Chincoteague Pony Tales - Szymanski, Lois
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Janet Marabito always wanted to attend Pony Penning. Seeing the world-famous Pony Swim was on her bucket list. So, in 2013, for her 80th birthday, her family brought her to Chincoteague for Pony Penning, renting a condo overlooking the swim. But there is more! Her family surprised her by purchasing a buyback foal for her at auction. When the crowd found out the buyback was for the birthday of an 80-year-old grandma, they burst into a chorus of Happy Birthday as she stroked the black and white filly in the ring. She named the filly Gracey. This is one of many inspirational stories in the…mehr

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Janet Marabito always wanted to attend Pony Penning. Seeing the world-famous Pony Swim was on her bucket list. So, in 2013, for her 80th birthday, her family brought her to Chincoteague for Pony Penning, renting a condo overlooking the swim. But there is more! Her family surprised her by purchasing a buyback foal for her at auction. When the crowd found out the buyback was for the birthday of an 80-year-old grandma, they burst into a chorus of Happy Birthday as she stroked the black and white filly in the ring. She named the filly Gracey. This is one of many inspirational stories in the seventh volume of Chincoteague Pony Tales. Find out what happened to a tiny Chincoteague Pony foal born prematurely on the Wildlife Refuge in 2024 with crooked legs. Learn how Chincoteague Pony, Chip helped to heal one woman's broken heart. Find out how a man who helped shape the history of the Chincoteague Pony breed still rides in the roundup, years after he has passed. Be inspired by the stories of those who overcame the odds to ensure their Chincoteague Pony foal survived. These are stories of the ponies we love - the amazing Chincoteague Pony!
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Author, Lois Szymanski is the author of 31 books for kids and adults. A former Regional Advisor for the MD/DE/WV chapter of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, Lois is a contributing writer for the Carroll County Times newspaper and East Coast Equestrian. This story is based on Georgie McLittle, the pony sheowns and loves and her grandchildren, Matthew, Lexi and Norah. Lois lives in Maryland with her husband Dan and their two miniature horses. Illustrator, Linda Kantjas began drawing and painting horses and other animals while in elementary school. She later graduated from the University of Idaho with a degree in Art Education. After college, she moved East and had the opportunity to visit Assateague Island where she then began learning about and painting the wild Chincoteague ponies. Linda has illustrated numerous books for the author and sells her original paintings of Chincoteague Ponies on and off the island. She lives in New York with her dog, Kimba.