What details tell how the people of Chincoteage have succeeded in their ambition to keep wild horses from going hungry?

- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service donated 200 acres of land to the state.

- State-funded helicopters rounded up a significant number of the Chincoteague ponies and relocated them to the new marsh with fresh water and vegetation.

- Private organizations and community members donated money to buy ponies and maintain their environment.

- Volunteers help with feeding, grooming, and protecting the ponies.