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The Chincoteague Pony Swim, now in its 99th year, owes much of its success to the tireless dedication and expertise of the Saltwater Cowboys, the local volunteer firefighters whose efforts not only support the event and horses year-round but also benefit the fire department and local economy.
The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company, formed after devastating island fires in the 1920s, now plays a vital role in the annual Chincoteague Pony Swim, showcasing a century-long dedication to community service and tradition.
The annual Chincoteague Pony Beach Walk took place along the coast of Assateague Island, VA, on Monday morning. The event takes place ahead of the 100th Chincoteague Pony Swim, scheduled for Wednesday.
Before houses, shops and attractions lined Main Street on Chincoteague Island, there once stood an ice cream shop, a hotel, a post office and a factory. Just over 100 years ago, the island was filled with dirt roads and wood and brick buildings, according to assistant director of the Museum of Chincoteague Island Cindy Faith. “It looks sort of like any movie set that you would have seen out west depicting the turn of the century,” Faith said.
