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Now an official registered breed, the Chincoteague Pony is a wild pony believed to be descended from survivors of a Spanish galleon shipwreck off the coast near the Maryland and Virginia state line. The ponies are divided into two herds; one herd resides on the Maryland side of Assateague Island, while the other herd lives on the Virginia side.
Chincoteague is a small town on the Virginia Eastern Shore and the gateway to the Virginia portion of Assateague Island. World-famous for its wild ponies, the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge encompasses more than 14,000 acres of beach, dunes, marsh, and forest, providing a protected habitat for hundreds of species of animals and migratory birds. Visitors appreciate the peaceful environment and recreational activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, fishing, crabbing, clamming, bird watching, and wildlife viewing. The town features unique shops, museums, fine restaurants, and a variety of accommodations, including hotels, bed and breakfasts, vacation rental homes, and campgrounds.