The herd hit the water around 10:00 a.m. and took about four and a half minutes to cross.
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The Chincoteague Pony Swim enters its 101th year, attracting family, friends and spectators from across the region. The center of this cherished tradition, the Saltwater Cowboys.
Before Chincoteague Island became a bustling attraction, two devastating fires swept through Main Street more than a century ago. This changed the island's layout, architecture and history, according to the Museum of Chincoteague Island.
A surprise addition has arrived just days before the 101st Annual Chincoteague Pony Swim, as Foal No. 88 was born to mare Bella in the southern corral, according to the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company.
The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company said they found one mare dead during the Sunday Northern Herd Roundup. With the roundup now complete, the rest of the stallions, mares and foals were safely brought into the north corral.
A nice end to the weekend, then increasing chances for storms early next week.
A nice end to the weekend, then increasing storm chances next week.
The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company is now caring for two ponies after one became seriously ill and another was abandoned after its birth.
The Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce has released the official schedule and transportation plan for the 2026 Chincoteague Pony Swim, outlining a week of events including the annual pony swim, foal auction and carnival.
A newborn Chincoteague pony died Saturday after suffering injuries when it was trampled by a stallion after becoming separated from its mother and herd, according to the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Co.