PHOTOS: Chincoteague Pony Swim 2018

The first ponies reach the crowd at the 93rd annual pony swim in Chincoteague on July 25.

Ponies swim across the Assateague Channel at the 93rd pony swim in Chincoteague Island, Virginia on July 25.

Ponies swim across the Assateague Channel at the 93rd pony swim in Chincoteague Island, Virginia on July 25.

A pony reaches the shore of the Assateague Channel at the 93rd pony swim in Chincoteague Island, Virginia on July 25.

Ponies reach the shore of the Assateague Channel at the 93rd pony swim in Chincoteague Island, Virginia on July 25.

A pony swims across the Assateague Channel at the 93rd pony swim in Chincoteague Island, Virginia on July 25.

Ponies swim across the Assateague Channel at the 93rd pony swim in Chincoteague Island, Virginia on July 25.

A pony swims across the Assateague Channel at the 93rd pony swim in Chincoteague Island, Virginia on July 25.

Ponies swim across the Assateague Channel at the 93rd pony swim in Chincoteague Island, Virginia on July 25.

Ponies reach the shore of the Assateague Channel at the 93rd pony swim in Chincoteague Island, Virginia on July 25.

Ponies reach the shore of the Assateague Channel at the 93rd pony swim in Chincoteague Island, Virginia on July 25.

Ponies swim across the Assateague Channel at the 93rd pony swim in Chincoteague Island, Virginia on July 25.

Ponies swim across the Assateague Channel at the 93rd pony swim in Chincoteague Island, Virginia on July 25.

Crowds gather to watch the 93rd pony swim in Chincoteague Island, Virginia on July 25.

Short downpours soaked the crowd at the 93rd pony swim in Chincoteague on July 25.

Crowds gather to watch the 93rd pony swim in Chincoteague Island, Virginia on July 25.

Crowds gather on the water to watch the 93rd pony swim in Chincoteague Island, Virginia on July 25.

Red smoke soon after 8 a.m. designates the beginning of the 93rd pony swim in Chincoteague on July 25.

Crowds gather to watch the 93rd pony swim in Chincoteague Island, Virginia on July 25.

Ponies swim across the Assateague Channel at the 93rd pony swim in Chincoteague Island, Virginia on July 25.

Ponies reach the shore of the Assateague Channel at the 93rd pony swim in Chincoteague Island, Virginia on July 25.

Attendees wade through the mud after watching the 93rd pony swim in Chincoteague on July 25.

A dog even made the trip to see the ponies swim during the 93rd annual pony swim on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Chincoteague Island, Va.

A large crowd came out for the 93rd annual pony swim on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Chincoteague Island, Va.

A large crowd came out for the 93rd annual pony swim on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Chincoteague Island, Va.

The ponies cool down after the 93rd annual pony swim on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Chincoteague Island, Va.

A pony stays close as it rains during 93rd Pannual pony swim on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Chincoteague Island, Va.

A pony eats some grass after the 93rd annual pony swim on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Chincoteague Island, Va.

The crowd enjoys watching the ponies cool down after the 93rd annual pony swim on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Chincoteague Island, Va.

A baby pony needs a little extra guidance to get to the shore during the 93rd annual pony swim on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Chincoteague Island, Va.

The ponies have a cool down period after the 93rd annual pony swim on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Chincoteague Island, Va.

Some of the last ponies to make it to shore during the 93rd annual pony swim on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Chincoteague Island, Va.

The crowd is very excited as the ponies start wandering around the marsh after the 93rd annual pony swim on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Chincoteague Island, Va.

The crowd is very excited as the ponies start wandering around the marsh after the 93rd annual pony swim on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Chincoteague Island, Va.

The crowd is very excited as the ponies start wandering around the marsh after the 93rd annual pony swim on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Chincoteague Island, Va.

The crowd is very excited as the ponies approach land during the 93rd annual pony swim on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Chincoteague Island, Va.

The ponies swim across the waters during the 93rd annual pony swim on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Chincoteague Island, Va.

The ponies swim across the waters during the 93rd annual pony swim on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Chincoteague Island, Va.

The ponies swim across the waters during the 93rd annual pony swim on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Chincoteague Island, Va.

The ponies swim across the waters during the 93rd annual pony swim on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Chincoteague Island, Va.

The ponies swim across the waters during the 93rd annual pony swim on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Chincoteague Island, Va.

Spectators wait for a view of the 93rd annual pony swim on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Chincoteague Island, Va.

Spectators wait for a view of the 93rd annual pony swim on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Chincoteague Island, Va.

Spectators get ready for a view of the 93rd annual pony swim on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Chincoteague Island, Va.

The ponies have entered the water during the 93rd annual pony swim on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Chincoteague Island, Va.

Spectators await the beginning of the 93rd annual pony swim on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Chincoteague Island, Va.

Spectators await the beginning of the 93rd Spectators await the beginning of the 93rd annual pony swim on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Chincoteague Island, Va. in the rain on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Chincoteague Island, Va.

The ponies have arrived on the shore during the 93rd annual pony swim on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Chincoteague Island, Va.

The ponies swim across the channel during the 93rd annual pony swim on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Chincoteague Island, Va.

The ponies swim across the waters during the 93rd annual pony swim on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Chincoteague Island, Va.

The Saltwater Cowboys heard the ponies thru the streets of Chincoteague Island, Va. to get them to the fair grounds where they will rest for the night on Wednesday, July 25, 2018.

The Saltwater Cowboys heard the ponies thru the streets of Chincoteague Island, Va. to get them to the fair grounds where they will rest for the night on Wednesday, July 25, 2018.

The Saltwater Cowboys heard the ponies thru the streets of Chincoteague Island, Va. to get them to the fair grounds where they will rest for the night on Wednesday, July 25, 2018.

A large crowd came out for the 93rd annual pony swim on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Chincoteague Island, Va.

Ponies swim across the Assateague Channel at the 93rd pony swim in Chincoteague Island, Virginia on July 25.

Ponies reach the shore of the Assateague Channel at the 93rd pony swim in Chincoteague Island, Virginia on July 25.

3-year-old Hudson Schroeder wathced for the pony parade at the 93rd annual pony swim in Chincoteague, Virginia.

Crowds reached out to pet the ponies after the 93rd pony swim in Chincoteague Island, Virginia on July 25.

Attendees waded through the mud after watching the 93rd pony swim in Chincoteague on July 25.

Ponies reach the shore of the Assateague Channel at the 93rd pony swim in Chincoteague Island, Virginia on July 25.

Saltwater cowboys lead Chincoteague ponies down the street after the pony swim on July 25.

Saltwater cowboys lead Chincoteague ponies down the street after the pony swim on July 25.

Saltwater cowboys lead Chincoteague ponies down the street after the pony swim on July 25.

Saltwater cowboys lead Chincoteague ponies down the street after the pony swim on July 25.

A boy chases his umbrella into the street before the pony parade in Chincoteague, Virginia on July 25.

Onlookers bike through town before the pony parade in Chincoteague, Virginia on July 25.

3-year-old Hudson Schroeder watches for the pony parade at the 93rd annual pony swim in Chincoteague, Virginia.

1-year-old Joey Schroeder waits for the pony parade at the 93rd annual pony swim in Chincoteague, Virginia.

Short downpours soaked the crowd at the 93rd pony swim in Chincoteague on July 25.

Crowds watch the 93rd pony swim in Chincoteague Island, Virginia on July 25.

Attendees wade through the mud after watching the 93rd pony swim in Chincoteague on July 25.

A saltwater cowboy coralls the ponies after the 93rd annual pony swim in Chincoteague, Virginia on July 25.

Crowds reach out to pet the ponies after the 93rd pony swim in Chincoteague Island, Virginia on July 25.

Crowds reach out to pet the ponies after the 93rd pony swim in Chincoteague Island, Virginia on July 25.

Ponies eat hungrily once finished swimming at the 93rd pony swim in Chincoteague Island, Virginia on July 25.

Ponies eat hungrily once finished swimming at the 93rd pony swim in Chincoteague Island, Virginia on July 25.

Attendees wade through the mud after watching the 93rd pony swim in Chincoteague on July 25.

Crowds watch the 93rd pony swim in Chincoteague Island, Virginia on July 25.

Onlookers take pictures at the 93rd pony swim in Chincoteague Island, Virginia on July 25.

Ponies eat hungrily once finished swimming at the 93rd pony swim in Chincoteague Island, Virginia on July 25.

Attendees wade through the mud after watching the 93rd pony swim in Chincoteague on July 25.

Ponies reach the shore of the Assateague Channel at the 93rd pony swim in Chincoteague Island, Virginia on July 25.

Crowds delight in the approach of the first ponies at the 93rd pony swim in Chincoteague Island, Virginia on July 25.

Attendees wade through the mud after watching the 93rd pony swim in Chincoteague on July 25.

Attendees wade through the mud after watching the 93rd pony swim in Chincoteague on July 25.

Sporadic downpours soaked the crowd at the 93rd pony swim in Chincoteague on July 25.

A downpour soaks the crowd at the 93rd pony swim in Chincoteague on July 25.

A downpours soaks the crowd at the 93rd pony swim in Chincoteague on July 25.

Crowds delight in the approach of the first ponies at the 93rd pony swim in Chincoteague Island, Virginia on July 25.

The famous Saltwater Cowboys during the 93rd annual pony swim on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Chincoteague Island, Va.

Chincoteague's Pony Swim began early Wednesday morning, gathering crowds despite the rain.

Chincoteague Pony Swim 2018

Spectators await the beginning of the 93rd annual pony swim on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Chincoteague Island, Va.

Spectators await the beginning of the 93rd annual pony swim on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Chincoteague Island, Va.

The 93rd annual pony swim warning flare went off at 9:17am on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 on Chincoteague Island, Va. to let the views know that the ponies were in the water to swim to shore.

Spectators await the beginning of the 93rd annual pony swim on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Chincoteague Island, Va.

Spectators brave the muddy marsh during the 93rd annual pony swim on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Chincoteague Island, Va.

A large crowd came out for the 93rd annual pony swim on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Chincoteague Island, Va.

Spectators brave the muddy marsh during the 93rd annual pony swim on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Chincoteague Island, Va.

Spectators brave the muddy marsh during the 93rd annual pony swim on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Chincoteague Island, Va.

Spectators await the beginning of the 93rd annual pony swim on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Chincoteague Island, Va.

Spectators await the beginning of the 93rd annual pony swim on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Chincoteague Island, Va.

Spectators await the beginning of the 93rd annual pony swim on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Chincoteague Island, Va.

Spectators await the beginning of the 93rd annual pony swim on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Chincoteague Island, Va.

The 93rd Pony Penning warning flare went off at 9:17am on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 on Chincoteague Island, Va. to let the views know that the ponies were in the water ready to swim to shore.

Spectators await the beginning of the 93rd annual pony swim on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Chincoteague Island, Va.

Spectators await the beginning of the 93rd annual pony swim on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Chincoteague Island, Va.

Spectators await the beginning of the 93rd annual pony swim on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Chincoteague Island, Va.

Chincoteague's Pony Swim began early Wednesday morning, gathering crowds despite the rain.

Chincoteague's Pony Swim began early Wednesday morning, gathering crowds despite the rain.

Chincoteague's Pony Swim began early Wednesday morning, gathering crowds despite the rain.