 The CVFC offered their final 2025 foal in their Fall foal auction via email bids. There was only one foal that was available (palomino filly #102), email bids were accepted until December 7th. The high bid was listed on their Facebook page at $8470
This filly was certainly a survivor, her story was posted on the CVFC's Facebook page earlier this Fall: www.facebook.com/share/v/1DG9LXzHuu/ Foal #102's probable pedigree is listed here: https://chincoteaguepedigrees.com/pedigree/pedigree.php?id=4111 *Please be aware that ICPAR is not associated with the CVFC in any way. Visit the CVFC's Facebook page for any additional updates or announcements regarding the auction..  The results were: TAKE HOME FOALS 88 foals sold High #28 - $50,000 (New Record) Low #5 - $3,000 Average for take home foals: $7,416 (New Record) Total: $652,600 (New Record) If you bought a take home foal and you would like to share your journey with others, we suggest you connect with owners through these Facebook groups (I Love Chincoteague Ponies!, CHINCOTEAGUE PONY CLASS OF 2025 & Chincoteague Training Hours Accountability Group) All take home foals are eligible to be registered with the International Chincoteague Pony Association & Registry as Full Chincoteague ponies. Visit our website for more information on how you can register your pony and help us preserve the breed! https://www.chincoteagueponyassociation.com/chincoteague-pony-application.html If you would like to do DNA testing with your pony to determine your pony's parentage, we are building a Chincoteague Pony DNA database in partnership with Etalon Equine Genetics. Please visit our website page or reach out for more information! dna--color-testing.html If you would like to track your training hours with your foal after you have registered, please check out ICPAR's training hours program! training-hours-program.html BUYBACKS “Buyback” refers to foals who will spend their lives on the island and the person who “bought” them is paying for the ability to name the foal, the Fire Company will retain ownership of the foal. 6 fillies (#1, #4, #22, #40, #56 & #96) High: #56 - $100,000 (New Record) Low: #4 - $31,500 Average Buyback: $59,250 (New Record) Buyback Total: $355,500 (New Record) OVERALL TOTALS: 94 Foals Sold Overall High bid: #56- $100,000 (New Record) Overall Low Bid: #5 - $3,000 (New Record) Overall Average: $10,724 (New Record) Overall total: $ 1,008,100 (New Record) RAFFLE PONY First colt or filly that reaches the shore during the annual pony swim. This does not include Buybacks. Pony is crowned King or Queen Neptune and is raffled off later in the day. King Neptune #36 - $12,000 ticket sales (New Record) For a complete list of foals sold and their pedigrees please visit the Feral Foal watch on the Chincoteague Pony Pedigree Database.https://chincoteaguepedigrees.com/pedigree/allfoalwatch.php To view these photos on our Facebook page follow this link: (will be added soon) *Please note that the International Chincoteague Pony Association & Registry is not part of the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company and all auction notes and information is presented for informational purposes only. Please reach out if you see any errors. Meet Misty II's Henry (Henry) — a 27 year old Chincoteague pony! Henry is the great-grandson of the beloved Misty of Chincoteague and the son of Misty II (Misty's last living grandfoal).
Henry is also the sire of Misty III and he’s the closest living relative of Misty to be tested by Etalon Equine Genetics! If you would like to know your pony down to its DNA visit Etalon's website at www.etalondx.com for more information! Be sure to use the coupon code below for 10% off your order if you purchase one of the following packages
Want the most information about your pony? We recommend the Registry Pro Package + Ancestry Bundle
Meet Wave Runner’s Artistic Expression (Sue) and learn more about the Chincoteague Pony breed at the Minnesota Horse Expo this weekend!!
Expo information can be found here! https://mnhorseexpo.org/index.html Thank you to the owners of Sandy and Belle for showing your Chincoteague ponies at the Midwest Horse Fair this past weekend! You did a marvelous job!!
 Meet Sandy & Belle at the Midwest Horse Fair April 11-13th!
We are so excited to have two Chincoteague Ponies representing the breed this weekend! Be sure to watch them in the Grand March or stop by their stall to say hi and learn about these wonderful ponies! https://midwesthorsefair.com/roster/the-horses/grand-march  Calling all of our awesome Chincoteague Pony breeders—let’s see your lineup! Who are you expecting foals from this year? Share your crosses and their due dates, we can't wait to see the next generation of this special breed!
Credit: Hart’s Island Pony Ranch 2024 colt Meet Chincoteague’s Beautiful Secret!
This stunning Chincoteague Pony isn’t just a beauty—she’s a proud ambassador for her breed! Secret is one of the handful of ponies that will be representing the Chincoteague Pony breed at the Southern Equine Expo this weekend. Owned by Fadocia Annette Nole Hall, Secret’s story inspired the heartwarming book, The Pony in the Poolhouse. This beautifully illustrated book can be purchased by following this link: https://linktr.ee/rockwaterbooks 10% of each book sold will be given to support The Feather Fund, a nonprofit that helps kids bring home and raise their very own Chincoteague Pony! We hope you can make it to the Expo to support this wonderful breed! #chincoteaguepony Exciting News!
The Chincoteague ponies of Heart's Desire Farm are saddling up and heading to the Southern Equine Expo! Come meet these special ponies, watch them in action, and learn all about the breed at this exciting 3 day event! Date: February 21-23, 2025 Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee https://southernequineexpo.com/ #chincoteaguepony  Announcing a new program for ponies registered with ICPAR!
The ICPAR Training Hours Program encourages Chincoteague pony owners and handlers to achieve their training goals. Those who log 100, 200, 500, and 1000 hours training their pony can earn certificates recognizing their hard work and dedication! Learn more about the program and download your form here: https://www.chincoteagueponyassociation.com/training... If you want to join an accountability group on Facebook follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19oUdCT1iF/?mibextid=wwXIfr  Happy New Year everyone! We hope 2025 will be full of Chincoteague Ponies and wonderful memories that will last you a lifetime!
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