Thousands gathered in Virginia to watch the Chincoteague wild ponies make their annual swim across the Assateague Channel in the 100th anniversary of the popular tradition. Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/aurucka5 (📽️ - AP) | Fox 8 News

Here's the moment the ponies first came ashore during the 100th Annual Chincoteague Pony Swim! After the swim across the Assateague Channel from Assateague Island to Chincoteague Island, the ponies are given some time to rest before the parade down Main Street to the carnival grounds. The first foal ashore, named this year's King Neptune, was foal #36! #chincoteagueponyswim #ponyswim #100thponyswim #100th #chincoteague #ponies #pony #swim #kingneptune #assateague #chincoteague #ponyswim2025 #loc

The ponies have begun their journey across Assateague Channel for the 100th annual Chincoteague Island Pony Swim! After completing their swim, the ponies will then parade through town before being auctioned off at the Chincoteague Carnival Grounds. The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company hosts and staffs this yearly event as a fundraiser. Link in comments to watch an exclusive News 3 documentary covering this event. | WTKR News 3

Step into the rhythm of island life on Chincoteague. From wild ponies to pristine beaches, our favorite slice of heaven. ☀️🐚🌾#chincoteagueisland #chincoteague #virginia #visitchincoteague #chincoteaguepony | Chincoteague.com

Chincoteague Island, Virginia’s only resort island, is perhaps the most beautiful island on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. World famous for its oyster beds and clam shoals, Chincoteague is the gateway to the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge which is located on the Virginia side of Assateague Island. Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge is also home to the world-famous Chincoteague Ponies and an award-winning beach at Assateague Island National Seashore. In addition to the unparalleled beauty of