by James Ritch | Aug 4, 2022 | Features
By Steve and Fadocia Annette Hall — Special to the Eastern Shore Post A heart’s desire to set foot on Chincoteague Island and be part of pony penning is what Annette Hall, 61, had on her “Life Goal List.” Then, as if by chance, she met Denny and Teresa Hemphill of...
by James Ritch | Aug 4, 2022 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — The Chincoteague Pony Auction Thursday, July 28, raised $450,200 for the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company. The auction included not one but two record-breaking prices, both for buyback ponies. Buybacks are ponies that are purchased at auction but...
by James Ritch | Jul 31, 2022 | Features
The Chincoteague Pony Auction was held Thursday, July 28. Click on any photo to view the gallery. Saltwater Cowboys bring out the first foal being auctioned during the Pony Auction Thursday, July 28, 2022, on Chincoteague. Photo by Carol Vaughn. A member of the...
by James Ritch | Jul 21, 2022 | Features
By Carol Vaughn — Pony Penning events will be held live next week for the first time in two years, after a hiatus resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Pony Penning, held the last week in July, draws thousands of visitors to Chincoteague annually. New this year is...
by James Ritch | Mar 3, 2022 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company announced Pony Penning week activities and the carnival will be held this year, after two years of a virtual only pony auction and no carnival due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Pony Penning week will be business...
