Natural causes are behind the deaths of two well-known Assateague Island stallions, the Assateague Island Alliance confirmed Thursday. Harem stallions General Harker and Yankee were confirmed dead ...

Are you among the many people who just can't get enough of the beloved Chincoteague ponies? If so, good news, there's a spring roundup that comes before the world famous Pony Penning. Here's what to ...

CHINCOTEAGUE, Va.- The expected time for the Chincoteague Ponies to swim back to Assateague Island has been announced. According to the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company, the ponies will leave the ...

Off the coast of Virginia's Eastern Shore, you'll find the small, coastal island of Chincoteague. With gravel made of crushed oyster shells, and a population of just over 3,000, the town of ...

Wednesday, July 26, 2023, marks the 98th annual Chincoteague Pony Swim. This long-standing tradition, organized by the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company, includes a week-long calendar of events on ...

CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. — People from around the world gathered on Chincoteague Island to watch the 98th annual Chincoteague Pony Swim on Wednesday. Every year, foals are auctioned to help keep the herd ...

The horse struck and killed by a vehicle Saturday was not involved in last week’s 100th annual Chincoteague Wild Pony Swim, according to park officials. The horse, known as Gizmo, was the first to be ...

CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. — Grab your binoculars and beach blankets! The 99th annual Chincoteague Pony Swim is here, featuring the cutest swim team you’ll ever see. Watch as these charming ponies hoof it ...

CHINCOTEAGUE, Virginia — By sunrise at 6:03 a.m. on July 30, hundreds of people already had their legs smeared with mud and their brows filled with sweat as their eyes gazed across the Assateague ...

CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. — Thousands have made their way to the Eastern Shore to watch Chincoteague Island’s highly-anticipated World Famous Pony Swim on Wednesday. Watch: Drone video shows Chincoteague ...

As a frequent visitor to Assateague Island, I wish to respond to "Reducing Assateague Herd Considered" [Metro in Brief, March 21]. On March 20, I visited Assateague Island, and, as usual, the ...