98th ANNUAL CHINCOTEAGUE PONY SWIM July 26, 2023
Folks from around the world gathered this morning to watch the 98 year tradition of Pony Swim on Chincoteague Iskand, VA; many there before daybreak.

Just after 10am, USCG Station Chincoteague set off the orange flare to advise the Saltwater Cowboys back in the marsh that slack tide had arrived. The Cowboys brought over 200 Chincoteague Ponies through the remaining marsh to swim the Assateague Channel to Chincoteague Island. After resting for about 45 minutes, the Ponies were paraded through the streets and arrived safely at the Carnival Ground corral. The ponies will be there until tomorrow morning's auction at 8am.

Learn more about Pony Swim Events at www.chincoteaguechamber.com the official tourism website of Chincoteague Island.

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