Chincoteague ponies

Other than the story of Misty, how much do you really know about this amazing breed? Check out these fun facts you didn’t know about the Chincoteague Pony.

The ponies of Chincoteague and Assateague Islands make their famous swim every July. Check out this photo portfolio from Horse Illustrated.

Chincoteague Pony (island of Assateague off the coast of the Maryland – Virginia border)

Pony swim guide: A complete guide to the week-long festivities during Chincoteague Island's World Famous Pony Swim!

When we learned about the famous annual Chincoteage Pony Swim, we knew we wanted to go, but our work schedule prevented it. However, two weeks before the Pony Swim we found out that we could

Discover the wild ponies, barrier island dunes and NASA rockets of Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. Enjoy sandy beaches, rocket launches and trails. Chincoteague beaches & ponies make this VA destination unique!

Saltwater Pony Tours - Enjoy a two hour tour of Chincoteague and Assateague in search of Ponies, ospreys, eagles, dolphins, and other wildlife with Saltwater Pony Tours. $45.00 per person. Make reservation. (757)710-1783. Depart from 4391 Main St. Chincoteague, VA. Cruises run 9AM, 12PM, 3PM and 6PM Daily. We took this tour with Captain Henry and it was AMAZING. Moved to new location: 2246 Curtis Merritt Harbor, Floating Dock just past the harbor master’s building.

There’s much to inspire awe on and around Chincoteague: Deep woods, swelling seas. There’s also much to inspire idleness, long naps, meandering strolls.

The discovery of a fossil horse tooth in Haiti has given surprising credence to the idea the horses escaped from a Spanish shipwreck off Virginia around 1750.

Learn the truth about Misty of Chincoteague, the real Chincoteague pony, compared to her fictionalized story, and how you can visit her today.

View the Chincoteague Island page from The Refuge Inn. Clean, comfortable charming hotel in Chincoteague. Click to view & book direct!