Origination
The Chincoteague (shing-kuh-TEEG) Pony originated on the barrier island of Assateague. There are about 250 ponies living on the island. The Virginia herd of Chincoteague Ponies is owned by the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company and the Maryland herd of Assateague Horses is owned by the National Park Service. Pony Penning Every year the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company's Saltwater Cowboys round up their ponies for a famous event called "Pony Penning." This takes place in the last week of July. The ponies swim across a channel during low tide to the neighboring island of Chincoteague where the foals are auctioned off to the highest bidder. |
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