Pony Swim

Wild ponies of Chincoteague, expertly guided by the dedicated Saltwater Cowboys, prepare for the historic 99th annual Pony Swim. (Chincoteague Island)

CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND, Va. - The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company has played a crucial role in the annual Chincoteague Pony Swim for nearly a century.

This dedication is rooted in the two massive fires which ravaged the island and underscored the urgent need for a reliable fire service. This led residents to form a volunteer fire company in the 1924 with limited resources.