To protect, conserve, and responsibly manage the herd of wild Colonial Spanish Mustangs 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.
“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” – Coretta Scott King
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. Learn More
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247Vish2021-11-19 19:06:452021-11-28 14:07:53Christmas Ornament – by Michael Middleton
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247Vish2021-11-09 15:36:202021-11-26 22:22:45Official Corolla Wild Horse Fund Mug In White
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Joe2021-08-27 12:25:522021-11-26 22:07:46The Secret of Corolla
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247Vish2021-07-29 15:12:372021-11-28 15:21:52The Official 2022 Corolla Wild Horse Fund Calendar
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247Vish2021-07-12 17:41:182021-11-26 15:50:40Tote Bag – Blue Toile Pattern
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Corolla Wild Horse Fund2020-07-17 11:56:342021-11-26 14:04:11CWHF Olive Ball Cap
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Corolla Wild Horse Fund2020-06-25 17:42:522021-11-26 15:55:27Book – Raymond of the Outer BanksThe Secret of Corolla is the story about the Wild Colonial Spanish Horses found on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, and how they have made those islands their home.
It’s a story of perseverance. Not just by the horses, but also by the people who call this very special place their home.
Through devastating hurricanes, swarms of biting flies and mosquitos, and the constant pressure from developing the islands into prime beach vacation property, these horses, and the people they share the islands with have found a way to live together in a most uncommon accord. They have created an incredibly remarkable and uniquely wondrous place.
We are very lucky to have been given a wonderful song. Castaño is a song that captures the spirit and the significance of the Corolla wild horses. We feel this song will give hope and continues to help us meet our goals.
The song, video and lyrics are available as a download for $5. Supporters will be given an opportunity to donate more. Your donation will help us continue our crucial work. Thank you for your support!
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Kelly Wilkes2021-09-13 09:22:172021-09-13 09:24:55Sunset Sounds Concert Event Canceled
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Kelly Wilkes2021-07-23 13:38:212021-07-23 13:44:01Meet Brio, Baby Number Eight
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Kelly Wilkes2021-07-12 21:03:302021-07-13 11:06:23Junior’s Rescue and Recovery
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Kelly Wilkes2021-07-01 15:56:262021-07-23 13:41:26Lizzie Update
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Kelly Wilkes2021-06-16 11:09:472021-07-13 11:03:30Lizzie’s Rescue
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Kelly Wilkes2021-05-02 11:13:252021-06-16 11:21:18Two new foals welcomed to Corolla wild horse herd
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Kelly Wilkes2021-04-05 12:29:012021-04-05 12:29:55Corolla Wild Horse Fund Welcomes Spring’s First Foals!
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Kelly Wilkes2021-03-15 13:18:532021-04-12 17:05:09PODCAST: Corolla Wild Horse Fund herd manager Meg Puckett
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Corolla Wild Horse Fund2020-11-13 17:46:172020-11-13 17:46:56Day on the Farm
Our store and museum will be open late this evening! Come see the lights and support some great local businesses. 🎄
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Happy Thanksgiving! Today we take a moment to reflect on how grateful we are for the health and well-being of the horses, the continued support and trust from our community, our incredible staff and volunteers, and of course all of you. Wishing everyone a wonderful day filled with love, happiness, and lots of great food! 🧡
Happy Thanksgiving! Grateful for you!
Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 to our friends at CWHF. Blessing and thank you for all you do to keep them wild and free! Special smacks for my Raymond
Happy Thanksgiving and bless you all for your dedication, love and support of this amazing gift
Happy thanksgiving to all there a CWHF
Happy Thanksgiving! We love these horses. So thankful for the posts of these beautiful animals. We will never get back to see them in real life but love the pictures and stories of them….🦃❤️
Thankful for the wild horses and all of those who love and protect them! Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving to each of you! Love these beautiful horses & I adore this picture!! Thank You for everything you do and for making it possible for all of us to see the beauty of the horses, their families and the unbelievable place they live!!🍁🧡🦃🧡
Thank you for all your hard work! Happy Thanksgiving!
Thankful for all you do! Happy Thanksgiving.
I'm thankful for my writing ability, which enabled me to write a novel about the horses, The Diary of Carlo Cipriani. I'm also thankful it's on CWHF's shopping page to earn donations for the horses. Happy Thanksgiving, Author J. Willis Sanders.
Happy Thanksgiving! Thank you for all you do for these beautiful horses!
Happy Thanksgiving and thank you for all y'all do!
After learning what is going on out west with BLM and the wild horses and burros, I am even more impressed by all you do to protect our herds. Thank you so much. Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you wonderful people and horses at Corolla Wild Horse Fund!
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you and yours!
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We have a limited number of Michaelmiddletonceramics exclusive 2021 holiday ornaments available through our website! These ornaments are one of a kind, made out of native Currituck clay and infused with hair collected from the horses at our rescue farm. Get yours today - once they're gone, they're gone! We also have lots of other great gifts, like CWHF mugs, shirts, and hats, and the 2022 CWHF calendar. All proceeds benefit the horses!
www.corollawildhorses.com/cwhf-gift-shop/
GivingTuesday is right around the corner and this year we are asking for your help feeding the horses (and mule!) on our rescue farm. We spend about $700 a week on hay throughout the winter, and our goal for this GivingTuesday is $10,000. Beginning at 8am on November 30, Facebook will match donations up to $8 million. That money goes quickly, so set your alarm!
We feed an organic brome hay that we test to make sure sugar levels and calories are appropriate for our easy-keeper Banker ponies, and we keep hay in front of them 24/7 in slow feeder nets to mimic natural grazing and foraging. Any horse rescue will tell you there is nothing more comforting than a shed full of hay, and by helping us reach our fundraising goal you are truly making a difference in these horses' lives.
Tune in next Tuesday and spend a day at the farm with us! We'll do some live videos, and talk more about the horses and how we take care of them. If you want to get a head start on donating, you can give by clicking the button on this post (it's secure, and 100% of the donations come to CWHF with no fees taken out) or you can visit our website:
One-time donation: www.corollawildhorses.com/one-time-donations/
Hay For A Day: www.corollawildhorses.com/hay-for-a-day/
Thank you!
Always ready to help the horses and mule. Love all of them. By the way, how is Raymond doing? I've "followed" him for a long time. He is such a great fellow.
Donated hay ....so happy to do it.
Will definitely donate on November 30 . . . Early!!
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Sharing.
Come see the ✨lights✨ in the historic Corolla Village, starting this Friday evening! 🎄🦌
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I wish!!!
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Check out our good friend RJStein Photography’s work! RJ is an amazing photographer and great advocate for wild horses across the country.
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Mark your calendars for free shipping on Nov 20 +21. Please visit my website or reach out directly to me with questions to place your order.
As always, I donate a portion of sales proceeds back to the non profits that advocate or inform about the herds in the images. Follow American Wild Horse Campaign Corolla Wild Horse Fund Onaqui Catalogue to learn more about the amazing work they are doing.
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Thank you! 🤍
Pam Spivey 💙
Nothing better than a pile of sand to play on! Virginia Dare is definitely queen of the hill.
You may remember a photo we posted a few months ago of Kitty Hawk standing on an even bigger pile of sand that we were getting ready to use for some construction projects around the farm. Well, we have been very busy but the work is mostly done! We’ve cleared and fixed our ditches and culverts, and added a swale in the big pasture that tends to flood. We also have brand new hurricane-rated shelters in this pasture, complete with concrete foundations.
These improvements will last decades, ensuring that any Banker horse removed from the wild will have a safe, comfortable place to call home long after the next generation takes over! It’s because of your continued, generous support that we are able to do this work. Thank you!
Get involved today: www.corollawildhorses.com/support-corolla-wild-horse-fund/
It's silly that a pile of sand makes me tear up because of what it means to those ponies - and the wonderful staff and volunteers caring for them. #keepemwildandfree #corollawildhorses
They also enjoy gravel!
Wow… yes all of you have been extremely busy. Thank you for all that everyone does to help these beautiful wild horses! ❤️🐴❤️
Funny how the horses are drawn to the sand.
These beauties love their sand dunes, don't they!
Good work guys!!
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Not a terrible day at the office! We have so much to be thankful for this year. 🥰
Have you started your holiday shopping yet? If you’re planning on giving CWHF merchandise, memberships, or horse sponsorships, time is running out! Give a gift that also helps the horses - www.corollawildhorses.org
Donated! Thank you for the reminder and all that you do for these magnificent creatures.
Wonderful to see the beautiful horses of the Outer Banks.
Beautiful pictures! Thank you so much for all that you do and for sharing these beautiful pictures with all of us. Have a wonderful evening. ❤️🐴❤️🐴
So beautiful 🥰💕We are all so Blessed and have a lot to be thankful for 🙏✝️🦃🐿🦔🍁🍂
Can’t wait to order more t shirts and sweats as well as calendar
I need some beach time!
I love those fuzzy winter coats!
Love my tee we bought from the store at Currituck. Love the location. That little house is lovely.
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Don’t miss out on this - Michaelmiddletonceramics has a limited number of exclusive ornaments for sale! They are made out of Currituck clay, and infused with hair from the horses at our rescue farm. This year’s ornament is a silhouette of Kitty Hawk, one of the mares who lives at the farm.
You can order directly from Mike: michaelmiddletonceramics.com/products/christmas-ornament-2021?variant=41185364738199 and we also have some available in the store in Corolla (open M-F, 10am-4pm).
100% of the proceeds from these ornaments are generously being donated to CWHF! 🎅🏻🎄🦌
I love this and cannot wait to see the look on my daughter’s face when she opens it. We are headed to Corolla for Thanksgiving! She is so excited to see the wild horses (and so is her mama!!)
Got 3 of them! Love them!!
Mine arrived this week. Gorgeous!!
Got mine yesterday. LOVE IT.
Mine arrived yesterday - so lovely!
So special! I got 3 of them too!
I just got mine yesterday! It is beautiful!!
ordered mine!!!
Can't wait to receive mine!
Mine is beautiful
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Amber Fletcher!!!
Another beautiful fall day on the north beach! 🍂
If you’re visiting for the weekend, please go to our website and learn more about the horses and how to see them in a safe, respectful way. Help us make sure they stay here wild and free for many generations to come!
www.corollawildhorses.org
Beautiful day and we saw baby Billie
Love these Magnificent Horses!! ❤️
Beautiful day & beautiful horses! ❤️🙏🏼
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Roaming wild and free! Love it! ❤️
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Beautiful!
So beautiful!!
Gorgeous! ❤️🐴❤️
Beautiful!!!!
Everyone is happy to have the beach back after the weekend storm! ☀️
Yes, especially in the Fall. Wonderful picture
Beautiful . . . Who ever took this picture well done 😍
Beautiful picture!!
Such an incredible photo. Wow.
Great picture !!
Loved visiting here.♥️
Beautiful picture.
Beautiful shot!
So beautiful!
I need a Carova Beach, day or a week
Awh they look happy 😊
Love this herd.
Figures. We were there over the weekend. Everything was closed and the wind was merciless. Whew.
The one walking in the water? That would be me. 😊
Love you guys
Aww!!! They look so happy!!!
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Beautiful 😍
We are thinking about coming up over the weekend. What kind of shape is the beach in for driving?
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"The Secret of Corolla" is the story of the wild Banker horses found on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, and how they have learned to not only survive, but thrive on these barrier islands.
It’s a story of perseverance; not just by the horses, but also by the people who call this very special place their home.
Through devastating hurricanes, swarms of biting flies and mosquitoes, and the constant pressure from development, these horses, and the people they share the islands with, have found a way to live together in a most uncommon accord. They have created an incredibly remarkable and uniquely wondrous place.
Produced by Jerry Thompson of Big Dog Films, this documentary relates historical recounts, details of the herd, and the evolution of the area and their habitat. Richly photographed, "The Secret of Corolla" presents a full and prolific chronicle of the horses and the history they share with the people of the Outer Banks.
Watch this sneak peek and then download the full film, or order it on DVD/Blu-Ray - proceeds benefit CWHF!
Download: www.corollawildhorses.com/shop/the-secret-of-corolla/
DVD/Blu-Ray: www.corollawildhorses.com/shop/the-secret-of-corolla-dvd-and-bluray/
Wow this is SO impressive!! Really well done production we cannot wait to watch the whole thing 🥰🐴
If a download is purchased, is a link sent to my email?
I'm confused. Is the Secret of Corolla a DVD that can be mailed or just picked up?
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I bought a copy from the museum this summer; fascinating to watch!
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We are having quite a blow today! The ocean is all the way up to the dunes, but the wind has blown the water way out of the canals. The horses are taking advantage of this by grazing on all the aquatic vegetation that grows there. 😋🌿
Took a ride down to Duck for lunch and trying to find the treasures in the muck. A bowling ball was right there.
Laurey Griffin. Thinking of you and thought you would like to see the wild Corolla horses eating the underwater vegetation during a storm today. See you soon!
Perfect for the horses.
Great video!
Would have never known horses would eat vegetation from salt water, Interesting
Lacy Ryan all that water 😲
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Desert for them
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Are y'all ok?
Wonder when BLM will round these up too.
Interesting day :)
Beautiful video! Thank you so much for sharing ❤️🐴❤️
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All you can eat salad bar!
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Eelgrass yum!
Thanks to everyone who voted for us for Best of the Beach 2021 - best nonprofit. We are honored! Congrats to everyone else who was nominated too.
Check out Corolla Wild Horse Fund.
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Nominate and vote for your favorite people, places and businesses on the Outer Banks!Congratulations 🎊 well deserved 💜🐎
Congratulations! Absolutely Deserved it! Have a Wonderful Day ❤️🐴❤️🐴
Wonderful news, well done to you all. 🥳
Well deserved!!!
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Congratulations
A spectacular effort. Well done.
You deserved it!!!
Congratulations well deserved for sure!
Well deserved! Congratulations!!!
Great work guys and gals
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Thanks for all you all do!
Raymond wanted to show everyone how civilized he can be! 🤩 We don’t ask much from Raymond but he does need to know how to be haltered and led, so we practice a couple times a week. He is usually very good, and this training comes in handy when it’s time for things like hoof trimming and vaccinations. Otherwise, Raymond gets to enjoy his retirement without being pestered by us humans too much. We exist simply for face scratches and room service. 😉💜
Sponsor Raymond and help provide for his care: www.corollawildhorses.com/horse-sponsorships/
One of my favorite moments,watching Raymond defend his mares
I love Raymond. He is very handsome! I am so happy he is enjoying his retirement on the farm. Raymond is a sweetie pie. 💜
He’s doing amazing....living his best healthy senior life. Thank you for caring for him...
He is walking very well. Good job on those feet.
I am curious was Raymond also rescued from the beach as well? I’m a big fan of Raymond and would love background information on his and his life ❤️
I have always been curious with the horses (and Raymond) that you have had to bring to the farm and teach them some items of domestication(haltering, handling etc), how “wild” do they still act? I know these guys see humans more than, say, the mustangs out west, but they must be different than handling a truly domestic horse (even after having some handling), right?
Love his highlighted mane. So handsome. Good job Raymond.
This face ❤️ We have local rescue group that currently has a mare with this same face. ❤️❤️
Love Raymond! He’s doing so wonderful! ❤️🐴❤️🐴
We were so fortunate to see him on the beach right before his retirement 🥰🥰🥰
I love Raymond. Looks like he’s trying to be good. It’s been hard for Raymond since he got voted off the island.
He’s moving so well ❤️❤️
But the stubbornness is part of his heritage! ❤ Raymond!
He is being such a good boy! Love Raymond!
Raymond, love you. You can teach old dogs, new trips, and mules as well.
So happy to see Raymond being taken care of.
What makes me think there’s a carrot involved here?😛 Raymond looks just great👍
So cute and glad he’s enjoying his life in the farm
He looks great!
We saw Raymond while he was still wandering the Outer Banks in Corolla
Absolutely love Raymond!
I love Raymond...he is so sweet.
He is so cute 💕😊
Oh Raymond you’re such a good boy! I ❤️ you!
I love ❤️ Raymond. Enjoy your retirement buddy!!!
Captain was only at the farm with us for a couple months but he made a huge impact. We still talk about him all the time, and miss him dearly. Earlier this afternoon we were working on DNA reports and discovered that Captain was Rocky’s sire. Rocky is sire to two of this years foals - Betsy and Brio. What a lovely, comforting thing to discover on the anniversary of his death. Circle of life and such - they never truly leave us. 🌈🐎
(Hey y’all - Captain died in 2019. If you share this post the info above ☝🏻isn’t included so you might want to copy and paste for clarity!)A bittersweet update this morning...
We made the decision to euthanize Captain, the old stallion we removed from the beach at the end of August. Captain was in his mid to late 20s and was suffering from emaciation due to dental problems. We were able to make Captain comfortable by flushing his impacted sinus cavity and floating his teeth, but unfortunately the hole caused by his abscessed tooth was getting bigger and bigger as Captain's ability to eat properly improved. Because of his age and the state of his mouth our vet recommended that we do the humane thing and end his suffering, and we knew it was the right course of action. He was done fighting, and ready to let go.
Captain died safe, loved, and well-fed. He was one of the kindest, most gracious stallions any of us ever worked with. He helped us as much as we helped him; he was a ray of light after a long, difficult summer. We're thankful for the time we had with him and we know that we made his last weeks comfortable. Of course we hoped we'd have more time with Captain, but we also knew that his days with us were numbered from the start. It's a honor to be able to help an old horse pass with dignity and respect.
Run free with your ancestors, Captain. We love you very much.
What wonderful news and so happy his legacy lives on. I hold a special place in my heart for Captain. I know he is flying free. ❤️
Amazing! Thank you so much for your efforts with the DNA study. So happy to hear this news. Rocky and family are a beautiful legacy left by one of the most amazing stallions to grace the beach. He will always have a special place in my heart 💜
His legacy lives on
What wonderful news to hear that about the DNA of Captain and Rocky & Betsy & Brio! Thank you so much for this happy news! The legacy lives on! Thank you so much for sharing with us! ❤️🐴❤️🐴
I love this, it’s so exciting to learn about their dna and how they are connected!
It’s such a difficult but loving decision to end an animal’s suffering when all they will experience is more suffering. Thank you for being brave and kind.
Condolences to all who knew & loved him. Glad he had a dignified and peaceful passing. 💔
So sorry for your loss ! He passed knowing that he was loved 💕😊
Thank you for all your work that you do keeping these beautiful animals safe and caring for them so lovingly during and at the end of their reign
So excited to learn that Captain was Rocky’s sire. So glad that he will live on through his progeny.
So exciting that his lineage can be found and followed. Love this story ❤
Knew it! Rocky couldn't have asked for better ❤️
Sad-- but thankful he is not suffering.
Yay! Captain continues to live on and leave his legacy!
Incredible to hear this. Thank you for sharing....
Rocky’s legacy lives on! ❤️
Awesome knowing his linage continues.
God speed over the rainbow bridge
Kindness is not always easy.
GOD BLESS CAPTAIN RIP AMEN 🙏
RIP Captain ~ and thank you for all you do, Corolla Wild Horse Fund.
Thank you for your kindness ❤️
I’m soo sorry!!!! It seems like too many lately. Hugs to you all !!❤️❤️
RIP CAPTAIN
So sorry for your loss
We are so grateful for your continued support. And not just for your generous donations, but also your words of encouragement, your trust in our dedication to the mission, and most importantly, your advocacy and love for the horses. We couldn't do it without you!
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Great job at what you do! I donate through Amazon Smile.
Thank you for all you do each and every day.
These magnificent animals so deserve to live their lives wild and free as nature intended. Thank you for all the beautiful pictures and updates on all of them.
Thank you so much for all that you do for these Beautiful Wild Horses! So Grateful! ❤️🐴❤️🐴
You guys do amazing work each and every day.
Y’all do an awesome job! Thanks for doing everything possible to keep this herd wild, safe & free!
Friends and I have decided to make donations to charities that are close to our hearts instead of gifts to each other this coming holiday season. Would the 'donate' button at top of the page be the easiest way to donate?
They are so beautiful!
Sorry for interrupting your lunch, ladies! 🌾
Left to right are Moxie, Little Star, Betty, and Jasmine. Due to their age, temperaments, and the fact that they are deeply bonded with each other, they will live the rest of their days with us at the rescue farm. Moxie is the oldest Banker horse on the farm - she was an adult when she was taken to Dews Island in the 90s and is probably close to 30 now.
These girls were the starting point of our DNA project, and even though they’ve been separated from the rest of the herd since 1999 we are finding very close relationships between them and horses currently alive in the wild. Moxie and her mom Brownie, who died in 2018, had a lot of foals in their heyday and their genetics are still strongly represented in the herd. It’s nice to have scientific proof that their legacy lives on!
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Beautiful girls! Thanks for all you do there.
Thank you for all that you do for these great and amazing horses 😊💕
I have always wanted to see the OBX wild horeses but sadly I never have. I love horses and hope they stay there with their families forever!!!!!
Beautiful girls! Thank you for taking such good care of all the horses!
Thank you for sharing these beauties & all involved in their care, protection & love ❤
I was blessed enough to watch the Dews Islands heard growing up!
We can never thank you all enough for what you do for these beautiful animals!
Thank you for taking really good care of them God Bless you all
They’re precious! Thank you for sharing & caring! 🐎❤️🙏🏼🌻
I have a wonderful painting Betty made!❤️❤️
These BEAUTIES. Oh my stars!!!. 😍Love those faces !!
They don't look too happy that you interupted their lunch!
Look at that side-eye from Jasmine 😂 Gotta love mares!
They are beautiful. I love the dark colored ones.
Great photo. Couple of Questions: Do you find that the netting significantly slows their eating so they don't gorge themselves? Also do they tend to 'munch' on the netting?
Such beautiful girls!
I love the history!!
Absolutely beautiful ❤️🐴❤️🐴
Awe...thank you for this!!
Beautiful ladies 😊❤
Priceless and beautiful 💜
Beautiful ladies 💕
Beautiful ladies ❤️
Beautiful ladies!
Hi girls! You ladies rule.
We are deeply saddened to announce the loss of a young stallion this week. Taco, as he was affectionately known, was one of the more recognizable horses in the herd. He stood out from the crowd due to a large lump that had been on his hip since he was about two years old. The lump had nothing to do with his death (it was a sterile abscess that never impacted his quality of life, and was monitored closely and regularly by our vet), but most people knew Taco because of it. Our vet has determined that Taco died from consuming contaminated water. He is the fourth horse in the last two years that we’ve lost due to bacteria or other contaminants in the water.
Taco was only eight years old, and over the summer he managed to steal a large group of mares from another stallion. We were so hopeful that he would produce some offspring; perhaps he still will...there’s always a chance one of those mares is pregnant, though most of them are quite aged so it’s unlikely. Taco’s dam was Kitty Hawk, who lives on the rescue farm in Grandy (she was part of the group removed in 2018 for habitually going into False Cape State Park in Virginia), and his sire was Flint, who is still alive in the wild. Flint was the sire of Danny, who we tragically lost to choking on an apple in 2020, and also Sebastian, who was born last year and is growing up into a lovely young stallion. The loss of Taco's genetics from the herd is truly devastating.
We have collected water from various locations in Taco’s territory, and will send it out for testing next week. This will give us an idea of the quality of the water, and will indicate the presence of contaminants like e. Coli and salmonella. Unfortunately there is not much we can do to rid the water of bacteria, but having this information on hand at least gives us an idea of which areas might be more problematic than others. It allows us to keep an eye on the horses in those areas for signs of intestinal distress or other issues. Thankfully this week we have seen all of the horses Taco has recently been associated with and they all seem fine. We are really hoping for an extended, solid freeze this winter.
Every single loss is a tragedy when you have such a small population to begin with, but some hit a bit harder than others. Taco had such a big personality, and so many people became attached to him and helped us keep a constant eye on him. My phone’s predictive text would start filling in Taco’s story automatically because we received so many messages about him. He was a permanent member of our staff’s “make sure you put eyes on this horse today” list, and it will take some time for us to break that habit. Maybe we will never stop looking for him; it’s hard to believe he’s gone.
Rest free and easy, Taco. 💔
I met Taco this past June. He was a fantastic horse to photographic. Stunning! I made a collage of the images I have of him. I am saddened from the loss. I am sure he will be missed by his herd. <3 <3 <3
We are so sorry and so sad for you. It is never easy to lose one, especially a young one, and one that serves as a touchstone, of sorts.
Heartbreaking to learn of Taco passing. Taco was my buddy and will be deeply missed. Taco hung out in my yard, usually with his head plastered against my fence watching me. If I went inside he would stay in place til I came back out, neigh, and walk the fence line talking to me. Yes he was a young wild stallion and yes I stayed far away from him. My furdoggy Charley in Heaven loves Taco as well, what a beautiful reunion they'll have. On earth Charley stayed far away from Taco but in Heaven they will run together. Rest in peace sweet babies.
Oh no! I’m so saddened by the news of Taco. I had the pleasure of photographing him this year. I personally had never seen him in all of the years that I have been coming to the wild horse beach. I sent CWHF a message about him. They told me that was just Taco. He will be missed by many! R.I.P. Beautiful Taco! 💔🐴💔
Rest easy sweet boy 🐎 we had the honor of seeing you with your girls last month. What an incredible site that was. Run wild and free along the water's edge where the sand meets the sky 💙
This is Taco. I took this photo right around this time last year. Handsome boy, he will be missed!
As the population of tourists grow, more houses being built and the disregard for the environment, these horses will never be safe. I read a ton of posts about midges this year and the chemicals being used. These horses need to be protected from humans in a safe place.
I’m so sorry for this terrible loss. He was one of the horses that I saw on my tour.
As sad as it is to loose Taco at least he got to live his entire life wild & free. RIP Taco in heaven's beautiful green meadows with your kin.
Rest easy sweet Taco. 😢
I’m so sad to hear this. We are not being kind to the earth we live on. 😔
Absolutely heartbreaking!! My Amazon account is linked to your rescue, so I hope those donations will be of some help in funding the great work you do for our State’s wild horses. And I hope you can figure out how to prevent a situation like this from happening again. (Come on, Mother Nature… give the horses a break!!) RIP, Taco. You will be missed!! 💔
He is the best. He would come over to my yard and say hi with all his lovely ladies. Hard to imagine he won't be coming over any more. Very sad. R.I.P taco. We will miss you.
So sad. I hope you're checking the water for human contaminants as well like fertilizer and insecticides.
So completely heartbreaking !! I am in tears. Taco and his mares were visiting us when we were there in September! He will be missed, such a terrible loss. 😢
R.I.P. Taco. Will miss not seeing you around. 💙
Just heartbreaking 💔... thank you for all this group does to preserve this special group of Wild Horses. Run Free Taco.
Such a heartbreaking tragedy. He was far too young to leave us. Praying you can find and address the place with contaminated water. I pray his suffering was minimal. rip
💔😢 This just breaks my heart. Every loss leaves a void with so many loving and concerned followers of the herd. We can only imagine the empty place it leaves for you caretakers who seek him out every day. Take care of yourselves. Find joy in the beautiful horses in the herd you account for daily. Our collective thoughts are with you all. Respectfully Diann Simpson Marietta, GA
So terribly sad. 💔 Thank you so much for your your love, care and watchful eye over him the last eight years. I pray the water source will be identified and corrected so all other horses and animals will remain healthy. Rest peacefully Taco. 💔
Always so devastating to read these posts, but shows how truly fragile life can be for these magnificent creatures.
Heartbreaking news. Taco was a beautiful Stallion. Fly high , Taco.
This just breaks my heart. Every loss from this beautiful herd and every birth into it brings tears to my eyes. Today they are tears of sadness. I hope the contamination was from natural causes and not from some pollutant(s) dumped into the water. Please keep us updated on the findings.
Thank you for the love and care that Taco has received this past 8 years. Godspeed Taco, the bridge is full of friends waiting to welcome you home.
Very sad to see this news. I hope you find the source of the issue for all other horse's sake.
Visit our newly updated museum in the historic Corolla village! We also have a gift shop where you can purchase official CWHF merchandise. If you can't make it to Corolla, don't worry - you can shop online too: www.corollawildhorses.com/cwhf-gift-shop/ 100% of profits go directly to the care and management of the horses.
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The new shop and museum are excellent. I love my new t-shirt!
Can’t wait to see the new shop. Will be there this coming week
Tiffany Landin
The Secret of Corolla is the story about the Wild Colonial Spanish Horses found on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, and how they have made those islands their home.
