Breyer Surfer's Riptide Chincoteague Pony Traditional

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There may be no place more magical for horse lovers than Chincoteague Island, Virginia. Made famous by Marguerite Henry’s beloved Misty of Chincoteague, the island becomes a focal point each July when the feral ponies of Assateague Island are rounded up by local “saltwater cowboys.” They swim across the channel to Chincoteague for the annual foal auction, which supports the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company (CVFC). The CVFC owns and cares for the herd, ensuring its health and sustainability. Foaled in 2009, Surfer’s Riptide is a flaxen chestnut stallion with bold white markings—just like his sire, Surfer Dude. Riptide was a “buyback” foal, auctioned under the condition that he would be returned to the wild herd on Assateague Island, where he now lives freely and sires new generations. The year 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the iconic pony swim and auction. A portion of proceeds from this model supports the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company and the Museum of Chincoteague.