by James Ritch | Aug 5, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — In the second year of holding the Chincoteague Pony Auction virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a new sales record of $420,150 was set. The figure includes proceeds from donated items as well as from the auction of 76 foals. The highest winning...
by James Ritch | Jul 22, 2021 | Features
By Carol Vaughn — For the second consecutive year, the Chincoteague pony auction is being held online. The wild pony swim and live auction were cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Can’t wait to see the winning bids on the 29th!” said a...
by James Ritch | Aug 1, 2019 | Features
By Linda Cicoira — “A new record-setting auction” brought $271,700 for 50 colts and fillies sold at the annual Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company’s Pony Penning, according to spokesperson Denise Bowden. The average price was $4,700 with the high being $17,000...
