To protect, conserve, and responsibly manage the herd of Corolla wild horses (Bankers) roaming freely on the northernmost Currituck Outer Banks, and to promote the continued preservation of this land as a permanent sanctuary for horses designated as the State Horse and defined as a cultural treasure by the state of North Carolina.
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CWHFstoreGM2024-06-13 15:41:262024-10-02 08:27:02The Official 2025 Corolla Wild Horse Fund Calendar
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CWHFstoreGM2024-06-12 16:39:442024-09-05 15:48:39Tumbler – Painted StallionBy sponsoring Virginia Dare, your commitment will help cover her care, including feed, hay, supplements, medicine, regular farrier service, veterinary care, pasture maintenance, and so much more. Sponsoring Virginia or any of the horses that reside on the CWHF farm is an exciting and highly personalized way to support the Fund and its mission.
CWHF Community Cares Partner is how we acknowledge, highlight, and thank local businesses and individuals who embrace the CWHF, our mission and support us diligently. These partnerships are vital to our cause. Together we create shared visions and projects benefiting the horses. We offer goodwill and support to each other while working together to keep our beloved Banker mustangs wild and free.
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Corolla Wild Horse Fund2024-04-29 12:44:152024-05-16 12:46:25Hello, Ezra!
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Corolla Wild Horse Fund2024-03-11 12:41:212024-05-16 12:43:20Raymond has a companion, again.
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Corolla Wild Horse Fund2024-02-12 12:35:082024-05-16 12:37:34Welcome Little One!
We had a great time on Thursday unveiling the new statue in Duck! There’s a link to the mini-documentary below in case you missed it. 🐎
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The documentary is great!
When visiting OBX, finding these horses is a fun thing to do with children
Beautiful!!
Wild and free!
📸: Shannon Justice
www.corollawildhorses.org
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Love seeing them running wild & free! ❤️❤️❤️
So beautiful to watch! Their best life!
Such incredibly beautiful animals! Thank you for all you do to keep them wild and free! 🐎🐎🐎
Looking forward to tonight! Hope you can make it if you’re in town.Let's try this again, shall we? 🐎
The premiere of "Winged Horses of the Outer Banks" has been rescheduled to Thursday, October 3 at 6 p.m. in the Town of Duck Amphitheater.
Immediately following the premiere, the new Town Park horse statue will be introduced. Join us for the grand reveal as we hear from a few special guests and meet Riptide, one of Corolla Wild Horse Fund's own! Meet the artists, take photos, and learn about the Town through artist renderings of images from Duck's history.
The mini-documentary will be available online via the Town's Youtube channel following the event for those who are unable to attend.
Thank you so much for your patience and understanding as we worked to get a new date lined up. While we were saddened to have to postpone the event, weather and road conditions were extremely unsafe last week. We hope to see you next week for this special event!
Corolla Wild Horse Fund
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We vacation here in Duck twice a year, April and October. We were very fortunate to be able to attend this event! Got to talk with the locals and learn about the winged horses. Those we've seen are beautiful! Thank you for all who helped make this possible!
Please post the event out of towners can watch! Thanks!
Every year Middleton Clay Project does a special Christmas ornament featuring one of the horses, and this year’s horse is our beloved Junior. These ornaments are made with local Currituck clay infused with Junior’s hair.
You can order one now directly from the artist - offered for a reduced price for a limited time: www.middletonclayproject.com/product/amadeo-jr-ornament/608?cs=true&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR23...
We’ll have them available in both our online and physical stores soon. You will also be able to grab one at our fall open house at the farm on October 12. Mike and his crew will be here that day too doing a live demonstration to show how the pottery is made. Don’t miss it!
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How could I not order this! I will put it near my favorite picture of Junior. He will forever be my favorite boy. Can't wait until I get this shipped!
Thanks for sharing. Just ordered 4 as Christmas presents. :)
He does awesome pottery!
This morning we sent an email out to our database of members and donors, and we wanted to share it with our supporters at-large as well.
Greetings to our community of supporters,
We live and work on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, a place where wind and rain have long been part of the rhythm of life. This past week, though, it was the western part of our state that saw Hurricane Helene create a devastating and catastrophic situation across our beloved mountain communities. Our hearts ache for all those in our state and beyond that have lost so much.
Today was to be the day in which we kicked off our annual Corolla Wild Horse Fund Fall Fundraiser. This is not the time for that; this is the time to look west and lift up those that are struggling most. We are postponing our Fall Fundraiser until later this fall, at which time the wild Bankers and all of your favorite horses at the farm will need your support.
Our staff worked to identify two organizations that are so worthy of your consideration now:
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina : cfwnc.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1332
Fleet of Angels : www.fleetofangels.org/
The Bankers are the state horse of North Carolina and have weathered storms for hundreds of years; they are symbols of resilience. Today, we know you join us in sending every bit of that resilience to our brothers and sisters in the mountains.
In gratitude,
Chris Winter
Chief Executive Officer, CWHF
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Thank you for making this decision. Three years ago my husband & I moved from Hatteras Island to the mountains of western NC. We never dreamed we would be witnessing this amount of devastation caused by a hurricane again. Thank you for encouraging this help to these hard working country locals.
How are the horses? Has anyone seen them?
This is very humble of your organization and I’m not at all surprised. Reading this brought a tear to my eye. 🥹
Persimmon trees are native to our area and this is the time of year when the fruit is ripe and sweet. You’ll often see the wild Bankers eating them right out of the trees like these two stallions were doing today. Great example of seasonal foraging!
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I have persimmon trees in my back yard. A friend was getting some. She didn’t see my donkey helping himself. He ate them all
I honestly know very little about horses... I know in the past horses have died from apples, choking on them. And I have never had a persimmon. Would the horses choke on them?
They always have great hair. Perfect beach waves but I feel like they need a moisture mask. 😂🤦🏼♀️
Our hearts are breaking for our neighbors to the west. It’s hard to wrap our heads around the devastation that has occurred, and we’ve only seen the beginning of it. The days, weeks, and months to come are going to be incredibly difficult for everyone who was in the path of the storm.
Fleet of Angels is a very reputable organization that will get money and other resources directly into the hands of people who need it the most, and they will do it quickly. Donations help provide hay and feed, fencing, veterinary care, and more to horse owners who desperately need it right now.
They’ve helped us out in the past and now it’s time to pay it forward. Please share!
www.fleetofangels.orgFor our friends who are using their mobile devices...
Horse owners and small horse rescue facilities across several states are suffering tremendously from the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene. For many, their ONLY resource for assistance is Fleet of Angels. Emergency requests for assistance are already pouring in to FOA. Please help us fund emergency horse hay, critical supplies, vet care, and other urgent needs to keep equine victims of this disaster safe, fed, and in good care while their owners find long term solutions to meet the needs of their horses. Use the QR code or donate at www.FleetOfAngels.org
Teamwork works!
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Thank you for sharing!
Hope the horses are all okay🙏🏻💕
The pictures are heartbreaking 💔💔
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I hope everyone is safe and the horses are faring well from hurricane Helene.
Rescheduled for October 3! Hope to see everyone there!Let's try this again, shall we? 🐎
The premiere of "Winged Horses of the Outer Banks" has been rescheduled to Thursday, October 3 at 6 p.m. in the Town of Duck Amphitheater.
Immediately following the premiere, the new Town Park horse statue will be introduced. Join us for the grand reveal as we hear from a few special guests and meet Riptide, one of Corolla Wild Horse Fund's own! Meet the artists, take photos, and learn about the Town through artist renderings of images from Duck's history.
The mini-documentary will be available online via the Town's Youtube channel following the event for those who are unable to attend.
Thank you so much for your patience and understanding as we worked to get a new date lined up. While we were saddened to have to postpone the event, weather and road conditions were extremely unsafe last week. We hope to see you next week for this special event!
Corolla Wild Horse Fund
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Meg, So sorry to miss this. :-(. I know it ll be great . We ll be in Ohio.
Hay there! 👀
This week we stocked up on hay for Raymond and Blossom. They are both in their 30s and require hay that is softer and has a higher nutritional value than what we feed the rest of the horses on the farm. Raymond is also very, very picky so when our hay dealer cuts “his” hay at the end of the summer we stock up so that we don’t run out before next year’s crop is cut. Happy Raymond = happy everyone else. 😉 The load we got this week should last them about 3-4 months.
Your support means that we can continue to provide the best possible care to Raymond, Blossom, and all the other horses on the farm. Every little bit makes a big difference in these horses’ lives; just $15 feeds Raymond and Blossom for an entire day! Your donation, no matter the amount, has a very meaningful impact.
There are lots of ways to get involved:
Hay for a Day: www.corollawildhorses.com/hay-for-a-day/
Horse Sponsorships: www.corollawildhorses.com/horse-sponsorships/
One-Time Donations: www.corollawildhorses.com/one-time-donations/
Become a Member: www.corollawildhorses.com/memberships/
Thank you! And don’t forget you can come visit all of the horses (and mule) on the farm at our Fall Open House on October 12.
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Everyone ok after the storm?
Donated to help feed Raymond. He is a much loved part of our OBX days. 💙
Hi Handsome Pants! I am so grateful that you are well. Thank you CWHF for your care
We sure got some rain yesterday! Please heed the advice - it is not a good time to be joyriding on the sand roads of the 4x4. We are on-call for horse emergencies 24/7 of course, but for the next few days even we won’t be out there for non-essential business. Driving through water is not only dangerous, it severely damages roads that are already fragile. Please be respectful and safe until things have a chance to dry up some!
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Amen to the don't drive through standing water. Also don't walk through high standing water. It was spring thaw. The creek near where I lived floods in spring thaw. It will cover the bridge but leave the top of the guardrails visable. A friend's wife and his son were at his son's family party. She went to cross but she couldn't because the water had risen. She could see her house further up the hill on the other side. She decided that she and her 10 year old could make it. Best bet is the water took the boy and she went after him. My friend arrived home with soda for the party. He saw the car and figured they made it so he left his truck and tried to walk across. Their neighbor saw his truck and her car, decided she could make it. They found the boy, his mother, and my friend on the banks after the water returned to normal. The neighbor was missing for 5 weeks until someone found her hanging in a tree. Do NOT assume that still looking water isn't dangerous. You don't know what is under it. Just don't go in it.
Wow hope all are safe. Especially the horses
Be safe, 🙏🙏🙏
‼️FYI‼️
We will let you know as soon as we have a rescheduled date confirmed!Due to the significant amounts of standing water and low visibility caused by heavy rainfall, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the premiere to a later date.
We appreciate everyone's excitement and support for the premiere of the mini-documentary, but we want everyone to be able to attend and attend safely! We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Stay tuned for a new date to be announced within the week! Thank you for your understanding!
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Right call! Hoping now I will be able to attend!!
Better to be safe!
I wanted to come but I wouldn’t be there that time. Maybe it will be at a time I am there.
We want to hear from YOU! Have a question about herd management, the farm, or anything else related to CWHF and the Banker horses of Corolla? Submit them via this form: forms.gle/6bckrV575NNt23GP9 and we will choose some to answer during our Fall Fundraiser that kicks off next month.
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This week marks the two year anniversary of June’s removal from the wild after she contracted a potentially fatal infection called pythiosis.
On September 7, 2022, we rescued June and the following day trailered her to NC State College of Veterinary Medicine & Veterinary Hospital where she was immediately taken into surgery to remove the infected tissue. She was hospitalized while the veterinary team there worked around the clock to treat not just the infection but also various secondary issues that became life-threatening as well. Thanks to the extraordinary care she received, her sensible, easy-going demeanor, and her strong will to survive, June came back home to us on September 27 and has been flourishing here at the farm ever since.
June has such a bright future ahead of her now! She is going to be an amazing ambassador horse, and we’re looking forward to getting her off the farm next year for outreach. She practiced all summer at our open houses and has really come to enjoy all the attention. June’s sire Roamer was one of the best outreach horses we’ve ever had, so it definitely seems to run in the family! We’ve also started June under saddle and she’s excelling at that as well. She is so sweet and laid back, and it certainly doesn’t hurt that she’s very cute too. 😉
Removing a horse from the wild is always heartbreaking - even when we know we’re saving their life. But domestication doesn’t mean that horse is no longer serving a purpose. June and the other horses here on the farm are ambassadors for their breed and their wild counterparts, and their stories serve as very real, very meaningful examples of why our work - and your support - is so critical to their survival.
You can help us continue providing the best care to June by sponsoring her: www.corollawildhorses.com/horse-sponsorships/
We’re also very excited to have partnered with Middleton Clay Project for a special series of horsehair pots featuring our rescued Corolla Bankers. In celebration of the anniversary of her rescue this month, June was the first horse to be featured and there are only 30 of these unique pots left. Get one today - when they’re gone, they’re gone! Proceeds benefit the horses. www.middletonclayproject.com/product/rescued-corolla-june/603?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&...
And don’t forget you can come visit June and the rest of the horses (and Raymond, of course!) at our Fall Open House on October 12. More details: www.facebook.com/share/3ix2fFmZFqt6QUu9/
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We got a picture of June out in the wild. And we were so happy to meet her at the farm this summer. She’s a beauty!
Our granddaughter loved meeting sweet, sweet June. Her special masterpiece by Valentine, and getting a loving boop from Louie. It was the highlight of our trip this year meeting the Bankers and all of you doing the work you do! We are planning on visiting you again next year!
I’m so happy she is doing so good but it just seems a bit strange to see a saddle on her. Thank you for all you do at Corolla Wild Horse Fund ❤️
Happy Labor Day!
We’d like to extend a special thank-you today to our staff who works 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to keep the horses safe and our organization running. We are so lucky to have such an amazing team!
Hope everyone has a fun, relaxing day!
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Happy (and hopefully uneventful) Labor Day to you all at CWHF💕
Thank you for all your hard work caring for these beautiful horses. They are so special!
So Thankful for everything these wonderful staff do for the beautiful wild horses!!
Really looking forward to this!The time has come!
We are so excited to invite you to the premiere of the mini-documentary "Winged Horses of the Outer Banks" on Tuesday, September 17 at 6:00 p.m. in the Town of Duck Amphitheater.
Immediately following the premiere, the new Town Park horse statue will be unveiled. Join us for the grand reveal as we hear from a few special guests and meet Riptide, one of Corolla Wild Horse Fund's own! Meet the artists, take photos, and learn about the Town through artist renderings of images from Duck's history.
Save the date and make plans to join us as we not only celebrate and preserve a piece of Outer Banks history 🐎
See you there!
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Same here! So excited to have you be part of this event!
Wish we lived closer would definitely come to this!
Me too! Can’t wait!!
Summer is back with a vengeance - the heat index today has been hovering around 100 or higher and the biting flies are nearly unbearable. The horses have been seeking relief on the beach but unfortunately we’ve had issues with people crowding them and not giving them their space.
If the horses are coming towards you please get out of their way and let them pass by without blocking or harassing them, even if this means you have to get up out of your chair for a minute or two. They are continually moving in an effort to avoid the flies and getting in their way not only adds to their discomfort, it puts you in danger too. And making them work extra hard to navigate the crowds can also lead to heat-related health issues.
Please be respectful of the horses if you are vacationing here this week. It takes very little effort to follow the rules and keep your distance.
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Great post! It takes a second to get out of your chair and move back. Our horses have been on this beach longer than any of us! Please be respectful and give them space!
They are beautiful, happy, free, and healthy. If only the stupid humans would let them be. We need to remember they were there long before us❤️
I hate that people have to be told this, but alas, here we are 😩
Tomorrow is the last open house of the summer! Hard to believe. Hope to see you there! And go ahead and mark your calendars for the fall open house on October 12. More details coming soon!
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This was such a great experience. I enjoyed this so much! Thank you for everything you do!
Informative, kind and caring staff. Staff educate visitors on how NOT to interact with the horses of Corolla so they remain wild. Staff tell the stories of why these horses must stay at the rescue. Great place to visit, great place to learn and volunteer.
Come see Riptide in Nags Head this morning!Come meet Riptide on Thursday Aug 22, at 10:00 AM.
Riptide is a four-year-old stallion who was removed from the wild as a colt due to a serious infection requiring life-saving treatment. The Director of Herd Management, Meg Puckett, will talk about the wild horses of Corolla and their work to protect them.💚
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Check out this great new series of limited edition pots by Middleton Clay Project! Each run will feature a different rescued Corolla Banker, and part of the proceeds benefit the horses.
Mike will be at tomorrow’s farm open house, and of course so will June! Come by and meet them both in person. Details: www.facebook.com/share/eBnGvDtKd2cShwbQ/?mibextid=9l3rBWwww.middletonclayproject.com/product/rescued-corolla-june/603?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&...
RESCUED SERIES, Each month we'll have a pot with a postcard of the horse and their individual stories. Collect them all. This Month we recognize the beautiful JUNE!!!! ONLY 50 avalible. AVAILABLE NOW!!!!
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This is always so interesting. I really love that you have this collab
I love these. June is my favorite. She holds a special place in my heart.
Years ago, I got a vase with Armadeo’s tail burned into o the clay - one of my prized possessions.
