Chincoteague Pony History

Welcome back to Something Strange! It’s episode number 48, and today we’ll be discussing the history of the Chincoteague Pony - it’s stranger than you think, in a delightful way!Stay tuned at the end of this episode to check out the trailer for Death Kissed Traveler podcast! Instagram: @something_strangepodFacebook: Something Strange PodcastYoutube: @Something_StrangePodLinktree: https://linktr.ee/somethingstrangepodSend us a gmail! [email protected]**Disclaimers**The views discussed on this podcast do not necessarily represent our views or opinions, or those of our employers. References:“Before Misty: Early Chicoteague Pony History” by Sara BoudreauNational Oceanographic and Atmospheric Association: What is a barrier island? - https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/barrier-islands.htmlChincoteague.com: What is the Chincoteague Pony Swim? - https://www.chincoteague.com/pony-swim/Chincoteague.com: Chincoteague Ponies - https://www.chincoteague.com/pony-swim/chincoteague-ponies/American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture: Are ponies young horses? - https://www.agfoundation.org/questions/are-ponies-young-horsesWikipedia: Pony Penning - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pony_Penning#History_and_backgroundWikipedia: Chincoteague, Virginia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chincoteague,_Virginia#HistoryWikipedia: History of Chincoteague, Virginia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Chincoteague,_VirginiaWikipedia: Assateague People - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assateague_peopleWikipedia: Assateague Island - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assateague_IslandMaryland.gov: Assateague State Park - https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/eastern/assateague/wild-ponies.aspxNational Park Service: Assateague’s Wild Horses - https://www.nps.gov/asis/learn/nature/horses.htmOkstate.edu: Breeds of Livestock - https://breeds.okstate.edu/horses/chincoteague-pony#main-contentChincoteague Volunteer Fire Company: Frequently Asked Questions About the Ponies - https://www.chincoteague.com/cvfc3/ponyfaq.htmlInternational Chincoteague Pony Association and Registry: 2025 Chincoteague Pony Auction Results - https://www.chincoteagueponyassociation.com/blog/2025-chincoteague-pony-auction-resultsMisty’s Haven: History of Misty of Chincoteague - https://www.mistysheaven.com/historyofmisty.html#/Misty’s Haven: Beebe Ranch - https://www.mistysheaven.com/beeberanch.html#/