12 / Sport and Trail Magazine
Texas in Virginia?
population at a manageable number. To
accomplish this, the Wilburn Ridge Pony
Association holds an auction at 2:00 PM on
the Saturday following the 4th full week in
September. The auction is part of the
Grayson Highlands Fall Fest. All auctioned
ponies have passed veterinary
examination and testing, and the proceeds
from their purchase goes toward
ustaining the pony herd and local charities.
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Not really Texas, but Texas Longhorns! Texas Longhorn cattle can be found roaming around the mountain as well as the ponies. Everyone talks about the ponies, but very few talk about the cattle. The cattle are allowed to graze under permit and have free access. The Texas Longhorns were chosen to graze the area because they will forage on the rougher vegetation types found growing in the vicinity of Mount Rogers.