Chincoteague Pony History

<p>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!</p><p>Stay tuned at the end of this episode to check out the trailer for Death Kissed Traveler podcast! </p><p>Instagram: @something_strangepod</p><p>Facebook: Something Strange Podcast</p><p>Youtube: @Something_StrangePod</p><p>Linktree: https://linktr.ee/somethingstrangepod</p><p>Send us a gmail! somethingstrangepod24@gmail.com</p><p>**Disclaimers**</p><p>The views discussed on this podcast do not necessarily represent our views or opinions, or those of our employers. </p><p>References:</p><p><strong>“Before Misty: Early Chicoteague Pony History” by Sara Boudreau</strong></p><p><strong>National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Association: What is a barrier island? - </strong><a href="https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/barrier-islands.html"><u>https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/barrier-islands.html</u></a></p><p><strong>Chincoteague.com: What is the Chincoteague Pony Swim? - </strong><a href="https://www.chincoteague.com/pony-swim/"><u>https://www.chincoteague.com/pony-swim/</u></a></p><p><strong>Chincoteague.com: Chincoteague Ponies - </strong><a href="https://www.chincoteague.com/pony-swim/chincoteague-ponies/"><u>https://www.chincoteague.com/pony-swim/chincoteague-ponies/</u></a></p><p><strong>American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture: Are ponies young horses? - </strong><a href="https://www.agfoundation.org/questions/are-ponies-young-horses"><u>https://www.agfoundation.org/questions/are-ponies-young-horses</u></a></p><p><strong>Wikipedia: Pony Penning - </strong><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pony_Penning#History_and_background"><u>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pony_Penning#History_and_background</u></a></p><p><strong>Wikipedia: Chincoteague, Virginia - </strong><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chincoteague,_Virginia#History"><u>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chincoteague,_Virginia#History</u></a></p><p><strong>Wikipedia: History of Chincoteague, Virginia - </strong><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Chincoteague,_Virginia"><u>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Chincoteague,_Virginia</u></a></p><p><strong>Wikipedia: Assateague People - </strong><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assateague_people"><u>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assateague_people</u></a></p><p><strong>Wikipedia: Assateague Island - </strong><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assateague_Island"><u>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assateague_Island</u></a></p><p><strong>Maryland.gov: Assateague State Park - </strong><a href="https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/eastern/assateague/wild-ponies.aspx"><u>https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/eastern/assateague/wild-ponies.aspx</u></a></p><p><strong>National Park Service: Assateague’s Wild Horses - </strong><a href="https://www.nps.gov/asis/learn/nature/horses.htm"><u>https://www.nps.gov/asis/learn/nature/horses.htm</u></a></p><p><strong>Okstate.edu: Breeds of Livestock - </strong><a href="https://breeds.okstate.edu/horses/chincoteague-pony#main-content"><u>https://breeds.okstate.edu/horses/chincoteague-pony#main-content</u></a></p><p><strong>Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company: Frequently Asked Questions About the Ponies - </strong><a href="https://www.chincoteague.com/cvfc3/ponyfaq.html"><u>https://www.chincoteague.com/cvfc3/ponyfaq.html</u></a></p><p><strong>International Chincoteague Pony Association and Registry: 2025 Chincoteague Pony Auction Results - </strong><a href="https://www.chincoteagueponyassociation.com/blog/2025-chincoteague-pony-auction-results"><u>https://www.chincoteagueponyassociation.com/blog/2025-chincoteague-pony-auction-results</u></a></p><p><strong>Misty’s Haven: History of Misty of Chincoteague - </strong><a href="https://www.mistysheaven.com/historyofmisty.html#/"><u>https://www.mistysheaven.com/historyofmisty.html#/</u></a></p><p><strong>Misty’s Hav