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The stream of spectators grew from a trickle to a steady flow with chairs, umbrellas, and cameras in hand. ... Live updates from Chincoteague Pony Swim 2024: Follow all the thrills. Show comments ...
CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. (AP) — Thousands of people gathered in Virginia to watch the Chincoteague wild ponies make their annual swim across the Assateague Channel, the 99th year of the popular tradition.
The Chincoteague pony is one of the many breeds of feral horses in the United States. The breed was made famous by the Misty of Chincoteague novels, written by pony book author Marguerite Henry, and first published in 1947, and the pony Misty of Chincoteague. Although popularly known as Chincoteague ponies, the feral ponies live on Assateague ...
The auction of foals is always a huge part of Pony Penning week, especially with 89 up for bidding this year. Watch along live. Chincoteague Pony Auction 2024: Watch along live as big dreams come true
The pony swim occurs on Wednesday between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m., depending on slack tide. [10] [22] The exact time of the swim is announced the day before the swim. [12] It lasts approximately three-five minutes. [9] [23] Approximately 40,000 people gather on the shores to watch the swim from Veterans Memorial Park or Pony Swim Lane.
The Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge is a 14,000-acre (57 km 2) wildlife preserve operated by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.It is primarily located on the Virginia half of Assateague Island with portions (only about 3%) located on the Maryland side of the island, as well as Morris Island and Wildcat Marsh.
A look back at least year's big event: Chincoteague Pony Swim 2023 live updates: We have a new Queen Neptune! Significance of the Chincoteague Pony Swim 97th Chincoteague Pony Swim Wednesday, July ...
Chincoteague (state pony) The Chincoteague herd is owned and managed by the volunteer fire company of the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge on Assateague Island. Although referred to as a pony breed, the Chincoteague is phenotypically a horse. 2023 [25] [26]