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Every summer, the quiet coastal rhythm of Virginia’s Eastern Shore is transformed by one of America’s most extraordinary equestrian events—the Chincoteague Pony Swim. Steeped in history and community spirit, the Pony Swim is a rare tradition that blends heritage, horsemanship, and the raw beauty of nature. Ponies of the Marsh The Chincoteague ponies have long been part of local legend. Stories tell of Spanish horses surviving a centuries-old shipwreck and finding refuge on Assateague Island. Whe