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Nearly one year ago, the 94th annual Chincoteague Pony Swim took place. This event consisted of the “Saltwater Cowboys” rounding up the wild ponies on the southern and northern islands of Assateague. Large crowds gathered to witness this special swim event, followed by the carnival and pony auction. Unfortunately, it has been announced that the...

The Heber Valley Horse Sale online auction is quickly approaching! Take a moment to look at the outstanding collection of catalog horses. You won’t find a better, more diverse group of sale horses. Watch the live preview via Facebook and Instagram at 6:00pm Wednesday, July 8th. The online auction will open for bidding during the...

Created by the Heart of Phoenix equine rescue, the Appalachian Trainer Face Off is a training competition that began in 2017. The goal of the event is to get a large number of horses trained and adopted on a small budget. Each year it’s held in West Virginia. How Does it Work? Horses without much...

Auctions are filled with excitement! The auctioneer rumbles over the speaker, hands go flying up, and horses come parading out. Some are breed sales, while others focus on specific disciplines. And I’m sure you’ve heard of the sadder side of things… Whether you’re looking for a top show horse or hope to rescue your next...

Drinking fresh water from ponds and eating marsh grasses, the Chincoteague ponies call the Assateague Island their home. You may be familiar with this famous breed because of Marguerite Henry’s novel, ‘Misty of Chincoteague’. There’s a lot more to these beach dwellers though! 1. These ponies weren’t an official breed until 1985! Their breed registry,...

As a horseback rider, you know just how amazing horses are! Perhaps you feel called to save as many as you can. Not all horses have kind, loving homes. As a matter of fact, there’s over a 100,000 unwanted horses in the United States. Some are waiting in kill pens to be loaded into trailers...