The Chincoteague pony, also known as the Assateague horse, is a breed of horse that developed, and now lives, within a semi-feral or feral population on Assateague Island in the US states of Virginia and Maryland. The Chincoteague pony is one of the many breeds of feral horses in the United States.

The Chincoteague Pony became an official registered breed in 1994. The average height of a Chincoteague Pony is between 12 and 13 hands (any horse that stands less than 14 hands is considered a Pony). Chincoteague Ponies are stocky, …

2024年7月24日 · A complete guide to the week-long festivities during Chincoteague Island’s World Famous Pony Swim! July 24, 2024, marks the 99th year of Chincoteague’s annual Pony Swim. The Chincoteague Pony Swim was made famous by Marguerite Henry’s “Misty of Chincoteague“. Tens of thousands of spectators from around the world gather on Chincoteague ...

The Pony Centre is the home of the largest herd of Misty family ponies on the Island and many veterans of the Pony Swim. We offer pony rides, pony shows, riding lessons, pony day camps, a museum, and a gift shoppe filled with unique items, including a large collection of Breyer models.

The International Chincoteague Pony Association & Registry (ICPAR) is dedicated to providing official documentation for the Chincoteague pony breed so that it can preserve past bloodlines, protect future bloodlines, and promote the breed to the public.

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 …

Largest privately owned Registered Purebred Chincoteague Pony Breeding Herd. Over 44 years in the pony business. Sport ponies 13 - 15 Hands Tall - Children's Mounts - Driving Ponies - All Around - English and Western. The National Chincoteague Pony Association is the oldest Chincoteague Pony Registry.

Two distinct herds of wild ponies reside on Assateague Island and are separated by a fence at the Maryland-Virginia border. While the National Park Service manages the Maryland herd, the Virginia herd is owned and cared for by the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company, which receives an annual grazing permit for their herd of about 150 ponies.

Learn about America's second wild horse breed--the Chincoteague Pony! These sturdy little Island ponies are the only other wild American horses besides mustangs.

The Chincoteague Pony is a well-proportioned horse with a strong and muscular compact body. They typically stand fourteen hands or less and weight between 800 and 900 pounds. The body tends to have a unique style and balanced conformation that includes a well-rounded rump. The hair of a Chincoteague Pony is strong and thick.