KNOW YOUR CHINCOTEAGUE PONY DOWN TO ITS DNA
The International Chincoteague Pony Association & Registry has officially partnered with Etalon Equine Genetics to advance the knowledge of Chincoteague Pony breed! Below is information on how you can identify your Chincoteague Pony's health, color, performance & ancestry with Etalon Diagnostics' comprehensive equine DNA testing.

Your Chincoteague Pony does not have to be registered with the ICAPR to be tested and included in Etalon's Chincoteague Pony DNA databank. All Chincoteague Ponies are welcome regardless of registration status.
How To Get Started

​​1. Create an Account
  • Visit this link to create your free account.
2. Create a profile for your pony
  • List your pony's general information, picture, and other details.
  • At the bottom you can check whether or not for your pony's test results to be public or not. If it's public it's shareable! (for an example of a shared pony, create an account and follow this link)
2. Choose from four testing options:
MiniPanel PLUS: Identify 65+ traits and characteristics including, coat colors, patterns, disease risk, temperament, abilities & performance genetics.
Ancestry, Composition, & Breed Analysis: Your pony's genetic make-up compared to other Chincoteague Ponies and others within various “breeds”, disciplines & populations around the world. With "Horses Like Me" option to find your pony's relatives.
Chincoteague Pony Ancestry Pro Bundle: All the traits included in the MiniPanel PLUS, and the Chincoteague Pony Ancestry Composition, Breed Analysis. With "Horses Like Me" option to find your pony's relatives.
Individual Color or Health Testing Options: Select specific color or health tests you would like for your pony. A list to select from is found under Single Tests.
The "Ancestry and Horses Like Me" testing will show your pony's relatives and add your pony a family tree. The more ponies that are tested the better information found in the family tree! Your pony's family tree will update as more family members are tested. Eventually the family tree will allow for parentage verification of ponies born on Assateague but it will take some time to test enough ponies in order have enough information to confirm parentage by siblings.
3. Order and Pay online
  1. Print your submission form. 
  2. Pull approximately 40 hairs from the mane or tail. Do not cut to get the hair sample. The root must on the hairs.
  3. Attach hair sample to form.
  4. Mail in your hair sample.
4. Get Your Pony’s Results
The Chincoteague Pony specific panels offer comprehensive equine DNA testing which includes an extensive genetic panel that provides a “whole pony” view focused on health and performance. You can also select specific tests if you know certain things you would like your pony tested for. Etalon’s live online reports make understanding your pony’s genetics simple and interactive.
Coat color, patterns, disease risk, temperament, abilities and performance genetic results are available 10-14 days after the lab has received the hair sample.
Ancestry composition results may take up to 6 weeks to be released. 
CLICK TO ORDER HERE ​
​Have questions or need help ordering your test? Visit Etalon Diagnostics' online