The island’s most famous residents are its fascinating wild horses known as Assateague or Chincoteague ponies that roam freely and can be seen grazing in salt marshes or walking along the beach.

With that in mind, Condé Nast Traveler has named its top 17 beach destinations on the ... especially during the annual Chincoteague Pony Swim, also known as the Pony Penning.

In contrast, the Virginia herd, known locally as “Chincoteague ponies,” numbers approximately 150 animals ... these horses have evolved to consume the salt marsh cordgrass and beach grasses that ...

The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company had no shortage of work this Memorial Day Weekend caring for two young ponies in need ...

CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND, Va. -- A five-month-old Chincoteague pony is still missing after it was apparently taken two weeks ago from a corral at the town carnival grounds — despite a police ...

CHINCOTEAGUE — Thousands of people gathered Wednesday to watch the Chincoteague wild ponies make their annual trek across the Assateague Channel. The tradition in its 98th year includes ...

The wild pony swim at Chincoteague, a community tradition for more than 90 years, is coming under fire from an animal rights group calling for its end. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals ...

Here's more to know about the big event, plus about the history of the Beebe Ranch, birthplace of the legendary Misty of Chincoteague, and news about a threat to this year's Pony Penning.

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — A 73-year-old woman was arrested after a sick horse died and six horses and a pony were found "severely malnourished," the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office said.