How Much Do Assateague Horses Cost?

2021— $416,950 Average cost $16,295 (buybacks). This year holds the record for the low bid: $2,400 (increase of $600 from 2020). The auction was online-only due to COVID-19.

Do they sell ponies from Assateague Island?

The Chincoteauge Wild Pony Auction is usually held on the last Thursday of July, the day after the pony swim. This is the day when some of Assateague’s wild ponies are auctioned off by the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Co. During the auction, yearlings and younger ponies will be sold.

How many horses are on Assateague Island 2022?

About 50 adult ponies and their foals live on the southern end of Assateague Island.

Can you buy Chincoteague ponies?

2022 (in-person w/ online bidding) – 63 ponies (including 10 buybacks) $450,200 (record) for 63 ponies—- 10 buybacks; average cost $7,146 (record); high bid $32,000 (buyback)(record); low bid $2,500 (record)

How do you bid on a Chincoteague Pony?

You do not have to register for the auction. If you raise your hand during the auctioneer’s chant, you ARE MAKING A BID. Your transportation home for your new foal must be approved by the pony committee.

How much do Assateague ponies sell for?

Average cost of a pony: $4,309.

Do the horses on Assateague drink salt water?

“A common visitor misconception is that the Assateague horses have evolved to drink salt water. Fortunately for the horses and other wildlife there are many naturally occurring freshwater ponds like the one in front of you scattered throughout the island.

How do they keep the horses on Assateague Island?

The Chincoteague ponies are kept in grazing compartments on the Virginia portion of Assateague and there is a physical fence at the state line to prevent the two herds from coming in contact. The National Park service is constantly monitoring the horse population and the horses are managed as a wild herd.

Can you pet the horses at Assateague?

Petting or feeding the wild horses may seem like a harmless and fun thing to do, but the consequences can be terrible. For your safety and the safety of the horses, please obey park regulations and do not approach, touch, or feed the Assateague horses. Assateague horses do bite, kick and can carry rabies.

Which is better Chincoteague or Assateague?

One of the best reasons to visit Chincoteague is to go to the beach! Assateague Island National Seashore is 37 miles long and renowned for its wild horses and sandy beaches while Chincoteague is only 7 miles long and better known for its marshes, dunes, forests, and more.

Who owns the horses on Assateague Island?

the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company
The Virginia herd is owned by the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company. Each year the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company purchases a grazing permit from the National Fish & Wildlife Service. This permit allows the Fire Company to maintain a herd of approximately 150 adult ponies on Assateague Island.

How do you price a horse to sell?

Six main factors go into setting a price for your horse: age, height, intended job, temperament, performance record and soundness. There are always exceptions to the rule, but these are good general guidelines. Age: “Age can work against you or for you, depending on what people are looking for,” Courtney says.

How do you bid at a horse auction?

Once the auction starts, you’ll bid on the horse you like once they come into the sales ring. If you place the highest bid, you will give your bidding number to the auctioneer and go fill out paperwork to officially purchase your horse. Once you sign the paperwork, the horse is officially your responsibility.

How much does Chincoteague cost?

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Can you adopt a Chincoteague Pony?

Ponies for Adoption
The Chincoteague Pony Rescue in Ridgely, Maryland has ponies of a variety of ages and training levels available for adoption.