by James Ritch | Jul 29, 2022 | Features
Photos by Jim Ritch – Wednesday saw the first pony swim since 2019 due to cancellations during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Saltwater Cowboys escorted the ponies down Main Street to the carnival grounds where they were set to be auctioned Thursday. 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...
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...
