PHOTOS: Chincoteague Pony Penning 2017

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The first horse to emerge from the water makes its way on land during the Chincoteague Pony Swim on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Staff photo by Ralph Musthaler

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A crowd gathers on a pier just before the start of the Chincoteague Pony Swim on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Staff photo by Ralph Musthaler

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Crowds of people take photos of ponies after the Chincoteague Pony Swim on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Staff photo by Ralph Musthaler

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A Saltwater Cowboy awaits the start of the Chincoteague Pony Swim on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Staff photo by Ralph Musthaler

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A barge carrying horses makes its way towards shore just before the start of the Chincoteague Pony Swim on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Staff photo by Ralph Musthaler

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A group of people await the start of the Chincoteague Pony Swim on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Staff photo by Ralph Musthaler

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A young boy sits on the back of a boat during the Chincoteague Pony Swim on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Staff photo by Ralph Musthaler

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Members of the Coast Guard signal the start of slack tide using red smoke during the Chincoteague Pony Swim on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Staff photo by Ralph Musthaler

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Ponies rest after the Chincoteague Pony Swim on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Staff photo by Ralph Musthaler

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Horses make their way towards shore during the Chincoteague Pony Swim on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Staff photo by Ralph Musthaler

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Horses make their way towards shore during the Chincoteague Pony Swim on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Staff photo by Ralph Musthaler

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A group of ponies rest after the Chincoteague Pony Swim on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Staff photo by Ralph Musthaler

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Saltwater Cowboys herd ponies on land just after the Chincoteague Pony Swim on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Staff photo by Ralph Musthaler

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A young boy plays in the water just before the start of the Chincoteague Pony Swim on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Staff photo by Ralph Musthaler

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A large crowd gathers before the start of the Chincoteague Pony Swim on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Staff photo by Ralph Musthaler

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Ponies rest after the Chincoteague Pony Swim on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Staff photo by Ralph Musthaler

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Ponies swim towards Chincoteague during the Chincoteague Pony Swim on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Staff photo by Ralph Musthaler

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Two ponies rest after the Chincoteague Pony Swim on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Staff photo by Ralph Musthaler

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Saltwater Cowboys lead a herd of ponies into the water during the Chincoteague Pony Swim on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Staff photo by Ralph Musthaler

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Saltwater Cowboys make their way past a group of boats while herding ponies during the Chincoteague Pony Swim on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Staff photo by Ralph Musthaler

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A group makes their way through the mud just before the start of the Chincoteague Pony Swim on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Staff photo by Ralph Musthaler

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Saltwater Cowboys lead a herd of ponies into the water during the Chincoteague Pony Swim on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Staff photo by Ralph Musthaler

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Crowds of people take photos of ponies after the Chincoteague Pony Swim on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Staff photo by Ralph Musthaler

Ponies swim towards Chincoteague during the Chincoteague Pony Swim on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Photo by Ralph Musthaler

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Saltwater Cowboys lead a herd of ponies along the beach at Chincoteague Wildlife Refuge on Monday, July 24, 2017. Photo by Ralph Musthaler

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Ponies in full view during the 2017 Pony Penning in Chincoteague. Photo by Meg Ryan

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The ponies are ready for the swim. Photo by Ralph Musthaler

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At 6:47 a.m. the flare is set off for pony swim to begin. Photo by Meg Ryan

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People battle their way through marsh grass to reach the swim site. Photo by Ralph Musthaler

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A beautiful day for the Pony Swim. Photo by Ralph Musthaler

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Tori Smith, left, and Bethany Newman got to the Pony Swim site at 5 a.m. Wednesday. Photo by Meg Ryan

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Crowds gather at the Southern Corral to watch ponies after the Beach Walk at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge on Monday, July 24, 2017. Photo by Ralph Musthaler

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Two people climb the fence to get a closer look at the ponies. Photo by Ralph Musthaler

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A pony relaxes at the Southern Corral after the morning Beach Walk on Monday, July 24, 2017. Photo by Ralph Musthaler

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Two ponies graze on hay at the Southern Corral in Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge on Monday, July 24, 2017. Photo by Ralph Musthaler

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Two ponies groom one another after the Beach Walk at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge on Monday, July 24, 2017. Photo by Ralph Musthaler

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Crowds gather for photos of ponies at the Southern Corral after the Beach Walk at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge on Monday, July 24, 2017. Photo by Ralph Musthaler

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Saltwater Cowboys lead a herd of ponies from the Northern Corral to the Southern Corral along the beach at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge on Monday, July 24, 2017. Photo by Ralph Musthaler

A young colt is carried away after breaking away from the herd along the beach at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge on Monday, July 24, 2017. Photo by Bobby Rangel, 13News Now

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A Saltwater Cowboy adjusts his hat during the Beach Walk on Chincoteague Wildlife Refuge on Monday, July 24, 2017. Photo by Ralph Musthaler

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Saltwater Cowboys make their way towards the southern end of the beach on Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge on Monday, July 24, 2017. Photo by Ralph Musthaler

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Saltwater Cowboys lead a herd of ponies along the beach at Chincoteague Wildlife Refuge on Monday, July 24, 2017. Photo by Ralph Musthaler

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A crowd awaits the start of the Beach Walk at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge on Monday, July 24, 2017. Photo by Ralph Musthaler

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Saltwater Cowboys lead a herd of ponies from the Northern Corral to the Southern Corral along the beach at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge on Monday, July 24, 2017. Photo by Ralph Musthaler

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Saltwater Cowboys lead a herd of ponies from the Northern Corral to the Southern Corral along the beach at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge on Monday, July 24, 2017. Photo by Ralph Musthaler

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Saltwater Cowboys lead a herd of ponies from the Northern Corral to the Southern Corral at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge on Monday, July 24, 2017. Photo by Ralph Musthaler

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Volunteers ride along the beach with a pony just after the Beach Walk in Chincoteague on Monday, July 24, 2017. Photo by Ralph Musthaler

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Families gather on the beach just before the start of the Beach Walk at Chincoteague Wildlife Refuge on Monday, July 24, 2017. Photo by Ralph Musthaler

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