Auction of Wild Ponies in Virginia

World | August 1, 2003, Friday // 00:00
Auction of Wild Ponies in Virginia Wild Assateague ponies and foals swam in the Assateague Channel crossing to Chincoteague, Virginia, where several of the foals were auctioned off to support the local fire department in the 78th Annual Pony Penning. Photo by AFP

An annual auction of wild Chincoteague ponies was held at the carnival grounds on Chincoteague Island in Virginia. The event takes place the day after the annual pony swim. The ponies are auctioned to thin the herd and raise money for the island's volunteer fire department, which cares for the ponies.

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