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Brad Vest / The Virginian-Pilot via AP
A herd of ponies makes their way towards the shore during the Chincoteague Wild Pony Swim on Wednesday, July 27. The ponies swim from Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge to Chincoteague Island, Virginia to be sold at auction to benefit the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company.
Brad Vest / The Virginian-Pilot via AP
The herd of ponies rest and eat in a small pasture after reaching the shore of Chincoteague Island.
Jay Diem / Salisbury Daily Times via AP
Mason, the grandson of Saltwater Cowboy Walter Marks, pets Moe at the landing site before the 86th annual Chincoteague Wild Pony Swim on July 27.
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What a super photo! Wish I could have been there! The monies raised from the sale of the foals and from the Carnival pays for our Fire Company and EMTs year-round. Super place, super people, super hospitality, super ponies!