[Optical Soundtrack from Chicoteague Pony Film]
Describes the annual roundup and auction of wild ponies on Assateague Island, where the ponies are sold to raise funds for fire protection. The ponies swim from Assateague to Chincoteague Island for the auction, which is a community event with rides, food, and entertainment. The remaining ponies return to Assateague Island after the auction.
Keywords
wild ponies, Assateague Island, Chincoteague Island, annual roundup, auction, fire protection, community event, swim, entertainment, ponies’ return.
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