Storms Raise Everyone’s Eyebrows as They Look to Future of the Islands
Sandy ‘A Storm of Two Faces’ By Zack Hoverson and Robert Boswell [Show as slideshow] 1234...121314► As management at the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge on Assateague Island looks ahead to the upcoming release in January of its choice of a conservation plan, it again takes into account the wide impact of storms in recent history. Chosen from three plans that have all drawn strong criticism from the Town of Chincoteague and the business...
The Day Bidding History Was Made
Prince, the record buy-back, runs in the corral after his vet check. By Wild Pony Tales Originally posted August 2007 It was a steamy morning on Chincoteague Island, the weatherman calling for a 93 degree day. A big crowd had gathered early this late July 2007 morning , excited about the yearly Chincoteague Pony Auction which would soon begin. Those planning to bid and those coming to watch had gotten there early to claim their seats. Also getting up early had been...
To See Chincoteague Ponies, Wildlife Assateague Bus Tour Is Best Bet
[Show as slideshow] 12345► By Cyndel Brunell ”What kind of bird is that?” “How much smaller are the Chincoteague ponies from regular sized horses?” “Are there any foals this time of year?” “How deep is the water they swim in?” If you want answers to these questions and many more you should take the bus tour out into the wilderness of Assateague Island on the East Coast of Virginia. On this ride you will see the world famous Chincoteague ponies and other wildlife...
Backyard Birds are Celebrated at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
With our region’s mild winter weather, more and more people are seeking opportunities to enjoy the out-of-doors or to get out and enjoy public lands such as our national wildlife refuges. The 15th annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) offers a chance to do both. Taking place in backyards and nature centers throughout North America, the GBBC will be celebrated locally at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, from February 17-20. At the Chincoteague refuge,...
Training My Own Chincoteague Pony
[Show as slideshow] 1234567► By Sonora Hannah In 2010, a non-profit organization called the Feather Fund made my life-long dream come true when they bought a four month old colt for me at the famous Pony Penning auction in Chincoteague Island, VA. That colt was my pony Mincaye (Min-KY-yee) who is literally my childhood dream come to life! And because of him, I am living yet another dream come true…training my own horse. The first step in Min’s training was for me...
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