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The annual Chincoteague pony swim and auction started in 1925.
May 18, 2020

Chincoteague pony swim canceled for first time since WWII

For the first time since World War II, the annual Chincoteague Pony Penning celebration, scheduled to begin July 2, has been canceled, Alex Tucker, president of the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company Inc. announced Monday.  “Please understand that this was not an easy decision to make, with the last pony penning being canceled over 78 years […]

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