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CWHF Annual Calendar Contest

May 12, 2014/by Corolla Wild Horse Fund

Are you an amateur photographer with great pictures of the wild horses of the Currituck Outer Banks? Have you always wanted to have your photography published? Do you value the […]

2015 CWHF Calendar Contest Winners Announced!

September 13, 2013/by Corolla Wild Horse Fund

With nearly one hundred submissions to the 2015 calendar contest, selecting the final thirteen images for the 2015 calendar was an arduous task. All of the submitted photographs are beautiful, […]

Doing the Right Thing – Part II

May 1, 2013/by Corolla Wild Horse Fund

Today is my birthday. Let’s just say I’m old enough to be getting membership requests from AARP. It is said that with age comes wisdom but the older I get, […]

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We were so excited to announce the first foal of the 2023 season on Monday, a beautiful filly named Dove (pictured here). With fewer than 100 individuals left in the wild herd, every single birth is critically important to the long-term health and sustainability of the horses.

In 2020, recognizing the need to better understand the genetic makeup of the herd, we undertook an ambitious project to collect DNA from each and every Corolla Banker - wild and domestic. As of today, we have collected samples from around 120 horses and have been working diligently to construct a family tree that identifies foundation family lines. This information also allows us to test for genetic diseases, identify areas where genetic diversity is low, and even track horse movement and behavior. This research has also proven once and for all that these horses can indeed trace their ancestry back to the horses the Spanish brought here in the 1500s, and then continued to breed and trade up and down the East Coast for centuries after that. The Bankers are a historically significant breed, and an important part of our culture and landscape here in North Carolina.

By combining the DNA with anecdotal and archival information collected by CWHF staff and volunteers over the years, we’ve been able to reconstruct certain family trees going all the way back to the 1970s. Our Dews Island mares are direct descendants of the famous Star, who was hit and killed in the 1990s and became the catalyst for the creation of the Fund. Conservation for a breed like this goes beyond science. They are considered a landrace breed (a local variety of a species of plant or animal that has distinctive characteristics arising from development and adaptation over time to conditions of a localized geographic region and that typically displays greater genetic diversity than types subjected to formal breeding practices), which places great importance on their regional cultural significance. The connections, the memories, the emotions…that’s all part of this too! The DNA is helping us tell the whole story.

Dove’s grandfather was Amadeo, who lived wild and free on the beach for most of his life until he was blinded and nearly drowned in 2013 and was rescued by CWHF and Corolla Ocean Rescue. He went on to become one of our best outreach horses, and was loved dearly by people all over the world. Amadeo died of old age in 2020. As far as we know Amadeo has three offspring still living - Rainbow who lives at Island Farm on Roanoke Island, Junior, who lives at the CWHF rescue farm, and Dove’s mother who is still wild. And of course now he has a beautiful granddaughter who will hopefully live out her days in the wild and produce many foals that will carry on his bloodlines. Her grandmother Hazel lived her entire life in the wild, and died of old age in 2021. She was well known for her love of foals, and would go from harem to harem being a “grandma” to all of them. These stories are so important, and the work we’re doing with the DNA will forever immortalize these special horses.

There is, of course, a cost associated with this project and your support means that we can continue to collect and analyze DNA samples from every single horse. Becoming a member is one of the best ways to get involved: www.corollawildhorses.com/memberships/

You can also make a one-time donation: www.corollawildhorses.com/one-time-donations/ or mail a check to PO Box 361, Corolla NC, 27927.

Because we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all donations made through Facebook come directly to us with no fees taken out.

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I didn't know some of the history of the older horses so I googled the story on Amadeo and his history. To see the Corolla horses is on my bucket list.

Living at Island Farm is Rainbow technically wild? I just haven't seen a post about Island Farm so don't know if the horses can come and go or if they are fenced?

Was she born at the farm or in the wild?

Fascinating history lesson. I love OBX, been several times but has been a while. She is a gorgeous baby!!!

Welcome sweet girl 🕊. Cant wait to watch your adventures 🧡

How is she wild if her mother lives at the Farm? Please explain. Thank you.

We saw Dove and her mother today (as well as several other horses). What an exciting day and then it was made extra special after reading this post!

Awwww. Love to hear the stories!!!

Donated and thank you for caring for them. 💓

Welcome beautiful little Dove✝️❤️🐴❤️

she is very pretty young horse...

I am here now, enjoying the view of ocean and wild horses 🐎

She is precious❤️

Welcome to the world Dove!

With her name being Dove, I must donate!

Susan W. Fitch. You would love this FB page, and should consider donating to this!

Are you still accepting samples? I need to send them on Maria and Carlos who we adopted in 2013.

Very beautiful little foal

What about collecting eggs and sperm from the ones that are not able to be returned to the wild.. as a back up

Absolutely beautiful💖💖

So beautiful 😍

Connie Dove Leis! Sweet Foal named Dove! 🥰

I'll bet Raymond's DNA proves fascinating!!!!! Give him a nose rub from me, please!

What a cutie

Who is Dove’s mom?

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3 days ago

Spring is here, and so are the foals! This filly, named Dove, was born in the last week and appears to be thriving. Her mother is in excellent condition too. Dove is extra special to us because her grandfather is our dear Amadeo, who passed away in 2020. 🕊️

We know that foals are very exciting, but please remember they are also very fragile and need plenty of space. It’s illegal to approach, harass, or entice the horses and you must stay 50ft away from them at all times. We also ask that people not park and sit right on top of them, and do not circle around and around them. Definitely do not get out of your vehicle! Take your photo and move on. Crowding them stresses out the adults and it habituates the foals during a very critical time in their development. The adults can also be very territorial and protective, and by getting too close you are putting yourself in serious danger.

Our herd count is less than 100 right now; we cannot afford to lose horses due to human-caused problems. They face so many challenges to their survival that are beyond our control (remember, last year we lost two foals to natural causes), so please do not make things even more difficult by not following the rules and behaving disrespectfully. Your actions have serious, long-lasting consequences and every single person who visits the 4x4 needs to be a part of the solution, not the problem. Please help us keep these horses safe, treat their habitat with respect and care, and speak out when you see others not following the rules.

If you witness someone bothering the horses or breaking the law, please immediately call the Currituck County sheriff’s department at 252-453-3633. A deputy will be dispatched, and they will also contact CWHF so that we can send our staff over as well. We can’t do anything about it if you call or message after the fact, so please don’t hesitate if you see something! Photos, video, and license plate numbers help too.

Educational resources for property owners, local businesses, and anyone else who wants to help spread the word about keeping the horses safe: www.corollawildhorses.com/community-wild-horse-toolkit/

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Kim Schineller hwy 12 runs on the beach to houses and through the protected horse area. The horses are protected but the land isn't and has individual owners.

So wonderful

Thank you for sharing! I love to see them just enjoying being free horses🥰 Also thanks for reminding people to mindful how to protect them! Thanks for all you do!

She is beautiful and so alert to her surroundings! Oh I do pray that we have a peaceful and safe foaling season! 🙏🏼

Dove looks pretty healthy and she is beautiful! Wishing everyone adheres to the rules and leaves them be!

Beautiful foal and mother. Welcome Dove. ❤️❤️

Oh how sweet. I love her name. Stay safe little one 🥰

Congratulations!!! Beautiful little girl. Love her name ♥️🐎♥️🐎♥️

You are beautiful Dove. May you always be Wild. And. Free!🐴

The beach is literally a highway. Cannot be closed. Please just be mindful & remember that these precious animals are wild. Take a quick pic, from way far away & be gone. PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB !!!! ....

So beautiful & fuzzy❤️ this aboustly just made my day...love this time of year! Please list to CWHF and leave this babis alone.. So many have already passed or been pulled ..they need to be wild & free without worrying about us humans wanting a pic that can jeopardize the existence of these magnificent animals ❤️❤️❤️❤️

She’s so cute! I love her coloring.

Beautiful baby!! I loved Amadeo, I even sponsored him a few times I came down!

Happy to see Dove💗 Thank you for all you do to keep these amazing animals safe & healthy💞

So beautiful, so happy to see, Love those horses!

Dove! I love that name

Welcome Dove!! Keep up the good work Meg and Nora and all who are evolved in their care and welfare! GREAT JOB!!!

So beautiful! 🙏 please everyone let's respect God's creations here!

She looks nice & healthy. Mama must be feeding her well!

How precious! She is beautiful. Stay strong little one❤️

Absolutely adorable and amazing!! So beautiful!! Hopefully humans will follow the rules and stay away and view them from a distance!! Just enjoy their beauty!!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👍💛❤️🥰🐴🏝️ thank for all you do for these amazing animals!!💕🐴💛☀️🌅

Congratulations!! Thank you for what you do!

She is beautiful. Congratulations on your new baby.

Made my day!! She is a smart beauty with excellent bloodline!🤣 Would love to see her next week ….. but continue with your great updates!

Welcome Dove, you were absolutely stunning this morning on our tour!!

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5 days ago

The majority of our funding comes from people like you, through memberships, sponsorships, one-time donations, and gift shop sales. Every single dollar makes a difference - there is no gift too small. A bale of hay may not seem like much to you, but to Raymond it means the world!

Here are some of the many ways in which you can get involved and help us care for all of the horses (and one very special mule!):

One time donations: www.corollawildhorses.com/one-time-donations/
Memberships: www.corollawildhorses.com/memberships/
Horse sponsorships: www.corollawildhorses.com/horse-sponsorships/
Hay For A Day: www.corollawildhorses.com/hay-for-a-day/
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RAYMOND!!!!❤❤❤

BREAKING: Police release video the incident caught on camera wee.so/mpxd4

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6 days ago

This morning tune into 99.1 The Sound - WVOD for the 10 at 10, which will be all about horses! 🐎 Word on the street is that our favorite song about horses, "Castano," is part of the lineup so don't miss it!

We've partnered with JAM Media Solutions for our March membership drive, and they are generously matching contributions all month long. It takes a village!

If you're out of town, you can listen here: streamdb8web.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/WVOD?CFID=254241db-b7c5-4d47-958d-6336b7e10c72&CFT...

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Castano, you thunderbolt!

What a gorgeous picture! You should sell this one

Love this picture ❤️ Belle photo

Beautiful picture 🐴😍

Absolutely gorgeous!!!

Oh my what a breathtaking picture!!

My favorite place

Breathtaking picture 💜💜

Absolutely gorgeous!!!

Beautiful!

Be there soon!!

Beautiful

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7 days ago

Where are the horses?? 🔎👀 It’s that time of year again when they “disappear.” Though they haven’t really disappeared, they’re just in areas where humans aren’t. The wild horses are seasonal grazers, and utilize different parts of their habitat at different times of the year. There’s far more to eat right now in the marsh and on the marsh islands. If you look closely you can see Orlanda and one-year-old Cedar grazing on an island just off the estuary boardwalk in Corolla, then making their way back north to more solid ground. ... See MoreSee Less

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Thanks for all you do for these beautiful animals.

Thank you so much for your posts. I have enjoyed them through the years.❤

Great pictures! Thank you so much for posting them 💜

Breathtaking!

Thank you for sharing. ❤️🙏🏼

Just beautiful!! ❤️

Heather Kennon Garrett look at the pictures. The horses in the water

How is Cricket?

Beautiful! Thank you for all you do and for the pictures!

So thankful for you and your team to keep a watchful eye on them ❤️

Thank you for sharing this!

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Ryan Garrett

Amy Oliver

We’ve had dead whales and dolphins wash up on our eastern coast shores. Lots of windmills …. What is happening in the OBX shorelines ?

we took our 5 and 4 yo to the outerbanks in March to see the wild horses. Driving up and down the beach for the picturesque pony in the waves…. nada!! so to pass the time we played eye spy. My little one said, I spy with my little eye, …. no horses!! Don’t think they know sarcasm at 4 and we busted out laughing. We still laugh at it today. Being a horse family we then started looking for the poop, and their they were in the marsh! Would love to see how their hooves adapt to being wet all the time.

Oh wow…thanks for sharing

Love how people think just because they are there the horses should be! 🤣

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1 week ago

When we say “it takes a village” we mean it sincerely. Yes, we are the organization tasked with managing the herd but we couldn’t do that without our community - far and wide. From our friends and neighbors in Corolla, on the 4x4, and across the Outer Banks, to visitors and tourists, our community partners, and supporters around the world, you are all a part of the team! These horses belong to all of us, and we so greatly appreciate your dedication to helping us keep them safe.

This March Membership Drive, we are excited to share that Jam Media (OBX Today, 99.1 The Sound - WVOD, Beach 104 - WCXL-FM, Big94.5 WCMS, and Z92.3) has generously partnered with us for matching gifts and wants to help the horses too. By becoming a member or renewing your membership in March, Jam Media will match your contribution. Double the impact of your membership by heading to 99.1 The Sound, clicking the Corolla Wild Horse Fund Membership Drive banner, and choosing your membership level, and your support will be matched! Thank you JAM Media Solutions!

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Love this!❤️

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1 week ago

Little Star, Bella, and Moxie enjoying the warm sunshine on this second day of spring. ☀️🌸🐝

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Are they resting at the ranch? Or out in the wild?

When is your open Spring Open House at the Farm

Beautiful mares!❤️

We saw a tiny foal today so cute

What a beautiful sight in a beautiful day! Spring is in the air & soon we'll start to get postings of all the new & adorable foals ❤️❤️

Beautiful!!

Beautiful 👌

Awh! What an awesome picture!🥰

My girl!

Beautiful!

That's the wild horse version of a spa day

Are you open to the public?

All beauties 💕💕😘🥰

They really look relaxed!

❤️

are the horses at the farm ever bred to continue the breed?

SWEETIES🥰

💖💖💖

Such a beautiful sight to see!!🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️💛🐴🐴

Sophia Sanders

😍❤️🙏🏼

😌❤️🐴

Hey Moxie

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1 week ago

With only a couple hundred left in the world, the Bankers are recognized as a critically threatened, endangered breed. DNA research has confirmed that the Bankers are indeed direct descendants of the horses originally brought to North America by the Spanish in the 1500s and they have remained isolated on our barrier islands for hundreds of years, preserving their genetics and earning them a place in the very fibers of our culture and history here in North Carolina.

As the herd faces more modern threats to their survival - encroachment, environmental changes due to climate change, a decreased herd size, etc. - the role that CWHF plays in their management has become increasingly critical. We must balance habitat preservation, breed conservation, and accessibility (we want people to be able to come see them - safely and respectfully!) to ensure that a thriving wild herd remains here for many more generations. We must also provide a safe haven for those that must be removed from the wild herd due to the challenges listed above. It is important to remain positive about the future while still acknowledging the very real dangers the herd faces.

We cannot do this work without you! Please consider becoming a member today - memberships provide the largest and most reliable form of support for CWHF. From herd management to education and outreach, land preservation, emergency veterinary care, and everything in between, you can be sure that your commitment makes a huge impact, and directly benefits the horses. ➡ www.corollawildhorses.com/memberships/

As we head into the last two weeks of our March membership drive we’d like to thank everyone who has joined us so far, and invite those who haven’t to get involved today. Even if you can’t commit to becoming a member, there are lots of other ways to help the horses. Learn more: www.corollawildhorses.com/support-corolla-wild-horse-fund/ ... See MoreSee Less

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They are a living National Treasure.

I love OBX and the horses,come each oct❤❤🙏

Obx is being loved to death. Stop all building immediately, stop/reduce existing rental properties. Until that happens, the horses and the obx are doomed.

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2 weeks ago

When you donate to CWHF, .92 cents of every dollar goes directly to the horses. Memberships provide steady and reliable funding that we rely on to fulfill our mission. Nothing we do would be possible without your help, and you can rest assured that your support makes a difference in truly impactful ways. From habitat preservation to breed conservation, emergency response, caring for the horses on the rescue farm, education and outreach, and everything in between, we count on you to help us ensure this critically threatened breed will continue to thrive here for many generations to come.

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2 weeks ago

Wild Pony White is back at Sanctuary Vineyards!

All weekend they’ll be offering tastings of this fresh new white wine, a blend of 2022 Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Viognier sourced from their estate as well as one of their favorite Yadkin Valley sites - for a truly unique NC white wine. Plus they give $1 from each bottle sold to the Corolla Wild Horse Fund. 🐎🍷

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2 weeks ago

Nothing makes more of an impact than having an up close and personal experience with one of these special horses, and our education and outreach programs allow people the chance to do that in a safe and respectful way. The horses who live at our mainland farm are ambassadors for their wild relatives, and play an important role in our efforts to educate the public about our work. Just because a horse is removed from the wild doesn’t mean that its story has ended! In addition to open houses at the farm, we often take horses off the property to schools and community events across northeastern North Carolina (and sometimes beyond!). Our goal is to keep these programs free and accessible, and your continued support means that we can achieve this goal. Education is power!

Become a member today: www.corollawildhorses.com/memberships/

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2 weeks ago

Yesterday Junior refused to come out of his stall and get wet in the rain while Raymond spent the entire day pretending to be The Swamp Thing (yes that’s mud he’s covered head to tail in). Our differences are what make the world go ’round.

You can sponsor either of these guys and help us provide a happy and healthy retirement for them - tailored to suit their VERY individual needs. 😂

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Stargazer and Nora just like kids. That's just to funny.🥰🥰

Junior looks great! Raymond is handsome as always even covered in mud!😂 so proud to sponsor both of these beautiful boys!❤️❤️

Raymond you are one of a kind. Junior is demonstrating good common sense. Love you guys

Just like us humans !! Some of us huddled up inside and those who jump in the puddles and dance in the rain. Gotta love these guys. ❤❤

Raymond makes me chuckle! Such a character! Thanks for sharing the guys!❤️

And I thought they were wild

Raymond is such a character! So glad he is doing well on the farm. Junior looks great. 🥰

I’m with Junior on going out in the rain but totally respect Raymond’s dedication! 😉❤️❤️

I think Raymond is the life of the party! And Junior is the sweet soul of the bunch-he knows that sugar melts! My granddaughter sponsors Junior, as she did his dad, and loves seeing ur updates! 💕

I love that Raymond is still Raymond!!!

I’m with you Junior

Love both of these boys- my house misses them both so much!

I’m with Junior!

I ❤️ Raymond!

I’m with Raymond👍

I’m with Junior. But Raymond is adorable in his own very special way! 😍🤣💙

My gosh, Raymond is a real "mudder". But I'm sure he had fun. I'm with Junior on this weather.

Glad to see Raymond is still being true to his character!

I love Raymond so much!!

On rainy days I'm a Junior kind of girl. Wish I had more of Raymond's spirit. Both are beautiful

Oh Raymond you're so cute! Just so happy go lucky 🥰 Thank you for sharing this ❤️ Junior says I'll just stay & watch LOL

Love this picture ❤️ love you Raymond.

Always love a swamp thing!

Our adopted doggies refuse to go out while stuff is falling from the sky, but once it's not falling there's great fun to be had in the muddy flooded or snow covered yard left behind.

I’m on team Raymond, let’s all leave work and be kids again and go play in the mud for awhile. 🌧️ ☔️ 🐴

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2 weeks ago

In a herd of only 100 horses, every single individual matters.

The Bankers are a highly-threatened, critically endangered breed and the conservation of those rare and invaluable genetics are at the forefront of all the work that we do. Not only do we have to maintain a population of horses in the wild, we need to ensure that they are genetically healthy and will continue to thrive here for generations to come. We maintain individual files on each horse, and these records include identification photos, foaling history for mares, a log of injuries or illnesses, DNA, associations, and any other relevant management information. Each horse is assigned a registration number and kept track of from birth to death. Our staff is on the beach seven days a week observing the horses. They record latitude and longitude coordinates for tracking and habitat use purposes, behaviors like fighting, grazing, or breeding, weather conditions, and more.

The more we know about how these horses spend their days, the better equipped we will be to save them.

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The county needs to stop building in that area. Doesn’t bother me to see those over priced houses washed away. More room for the horses and other wildlife.

Thank you so much for sharing. I love learning more and more about these beautiful animals!

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3 weeks ago

This morning we are sad to announce the death of 11-year-old wild stallion Finn, who we humanely euthanized yesterday due to an irreparably broken hind leg.

Finn had been observed fighting with other stallions on Friday, and then unable/unwilling to move Friday night and into Saturday. Upon closer inspection, it was obvious that his leg was badly broken and under the direction of our veterinarian we captured him so that we could help end his suffering. Finn’s injuries were completely in line with those commonly sustained from fighting, and there is no reason to believe he was injured by human means (hit by a vehicle, etc).

While it is a devastating loss for those of us who cared for Finn and who will miss him dearly, what happened to him is nature in its most basic, wild, and unforgiving form. Finn died as wild as he was born; he lived a truly free life and that is something we should take comfort in.

As we go into spring and summer, Finn’s death should serve as a reminder of how wild and dangerous these horses are. It’s breeding season and stallions absolutely do not care if you are in the way when they are fighting. You will get trampled, kicked, bit, or worse. Stay at least 50 feet away from them at all times and always be aware of your surroundings. Fights can break out in a split second, and their movements can be unpredictable and quick. Please give these horses the respect they deserve - for their own safety and yours.

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3 weeks ago

The Corolla Wild Horse Fund, a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit, raises approximately 85% of its budget through donations, special events, memberships, sponsorships, grants, and mission-related merchandise sales, all without federal or state funding. Every dollar donated helps further our mission to protect and conserve the Banker horses living on the northern Outer Banks. Contributions are tax deductible in accordance with IRS regulations.

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Already made our hotel reservations- looking forward to seeing Junior!💙

Love the memory of taking this photo..the lighting was amazing and the horses were so photogenic.

See y’all at the Open House -

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3 weeks ago

With annual support of $150 or more, donors will receive an 11x17 frame-worthy poster. A new poster is issued each year, so start your collection now! Annual memberships provide the most stable support for each of the Fund’s significant programs: herd management, sanctuary observation, rescue and rehabilitation, and education and outreach.

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This organization is vital to the survival of the wild horses. They do amazing work. Please donate.

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3 weeks ago

A year ago today we rescued Brio, and it’s hard to believe he’s the same colt that we unloaded off the trailer that day. When we got him to the farm he was starving and had pneumonia, his growth had been severely stunted, he was emotionally shut down, and probably wouldn’t have lasted another day on his own in the wild.

Today Brio is a normal, healthy almost-two-year-old, with lots of friends and a bright future ahead of him! He lives in a large field with Arrow, Squirt, and Buster, who are great role models and take very good care of him. His hoof and muscle issues have been corrected and while he’s still on the smaller side for a Corolla horse, he’s grown quite a bit in the year that he’s lived with us. He is turning into quite the looker with his lovely movement and flashy markings. Our only plans for him right now are to let him keep growing and maturing, but the sky really is the limit for what this colt could do in the future. One day he may be started under saddle, and he will definitely be a great outreach horse and ambassador for his breed.

Unfortunately we do now believe that Brio’s mom Monkey passed away, orphaning him. We don’t know what happened to her and probably never will. But at least we were able to save her son, and maybe one day he will produce offspring of his own so that her genetics won’t be lost forever.

You can read about Brio’s rescue here: www.facebook.com/corollawildhorses.org/posts/10159973536193330

The photos in this post span the last year of Brio’s life, from most recent to oldest - it’s pretty heartwarming to see how he’s blossomed over the last 12 months. Don’t forget that we’re having an open house here at the farm on April 22, so you can come see him and all of his friends in person! ... See MoreSee Less

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This may be a dumb question, but when you bring new horses to the farm (like Brio), are the other horses initially aggressive or territorial until they get used to the new horse? I guess a better question is, do you have to socialize them over time so they get used to each other?

He is a beauty! Really developing that classy stallion mannerism too! I’m curious, though, why do you think his mom died, other than maybe not seeing her recently?

I adore Brio!! Thank you for rescuing him and for loving on him for all of us!!

Brio looks amazing and so handsome! Thank you for rescuing him. His poor mama would be proud. ❤️🙏🏼

So handsome. I love his young fuzzy coat! Thank you for caring for him!

I love that’s he’s doing so well and is happy. Thank you for saving his life.

Hard to believe that is the same horse! I’ve been following the posts! So glad he was rescued and given a chance. Thank y’all for all y’all do! 🐴❤️

Thank you for the update on Brio. He is so precious! I’m so thankful he survived due to your good care of him.

Brio is still precious! I have always loved Buster also! ❤️

I got to see him this past August and he stole my heart ... love this "little" guy! 💖 Thanks for taking such good care of him.

Brio you are so beautiful❤️ Thank you for saving him🤗

Stunning! I love when they are furry!

Pretty boy! Thank you for all the love and care ❤️🐴

I have a picture of Brio with his family on the beach before he became ill, I wish I could share it here! We have also visited him on the farm, he sure is a handsome and special boy 🥰

We love you Brio ❤️🐴. Thank you Corolla Wild Horse Fund…for all you do.

Glad to know he’s doing so well. 💙 Thanks for helping him! Grow strong, Brio!

Thank you so much for all you do!! I love seeing all the photos that you share!

Beautiful little guy..so great you rescued him ..blessings to all

What a difference a year makes thanks to the wonderful care provided to Brio by Meg and the crew!!!

He’s beautiful! Glad to hear that with your awesome care he is doing well.

Thank you for sharing this; sweet Brio ❤️

He’s so sweet! He is a little peanut, but good things come in small packages! ❤️

Love hearing wonderful updates on him. He was born while we were there and is special to us. 🤎

Happy to see how far he has come! Brio looks wonderful! ❤️

Thank for all you do for the precious horses

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Corolla Wild Horse Fund

3 weeks ago

Your support saves lives, and every single horse on our rescue farm is proof of that. When we get a call about a sick or injured horse in the wild or when one of the horses on the farm falls ill, the last thing we have to do is stop and consider “can we afford this?” We know we can count on your generosity and support when the horses need it the most, and we do not take for granted the trust you have in us to make the right decisions when it comes to their care.

Our most recent medical emergency happened on January 19, when farm resident Junior colicked and had to be taken to NC State for surgery. You can read about his hospitalization and ongoing recovery in these posts:

➡️ www.facebook.com/corollawildhorses.org/posts/543469544481466

➡️ www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1307799633402756

➡️ www.facebook.com/corollawildhorses.org/posts/544888444339576

➡️ www.facebook.com/corollawildhorses.org/posts/549063857255368

➡️ www.facebook.com/corollawildhorses.org/posts/553226596839094

The video below ⬇️ was taken about a week after Junior came home from the hospital. Now, a little over a month later, he continues to get better and better every day. He is alive because of the quick actions of our staff, our incredible veterinary team, and YOUR support.

Your donations, memberships, sponsorships, and all other forms of giving are critically important. One bale of Junior’s hay is $13 - imagine if all of our followers donated just that during our membership drive this month! It’s really easy to get involved and every single dollar truly makes a difference. You don’t have to give a lot to make a huge impact on the lives of these horses.

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He is so beautiful! Junior I’ll see you next month! Checkbook in hand!💙💙💙

So glad he is doing so well. Mike and I miss his dad, Amadeo. Thank you Horse Fund Staff for all that you do to care for these beautiful animals.

Life is so precious and so fragile. So grateful…

Love how well he’s doing.

junior has been my favorite he is one handsome man!

Please post your mailing address too. Thank you!

He is so beautiful

Love this boy!🥰

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Corolla Wild Horse Fund

4 weeks ago

It’s Alma!

You may remember last summer when then 2-year-old Alma was ostracized from her birth harem and spent a couple weeks on her own.

(Read more: m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=392398449588577&id=100064552759707&mibextid=qC1gEa
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m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=410087287819693&id=100064552759707&mibextid=qC1gEa)

She eventually ended up with a new group of horses and was doing fine the last time she was spotted in the early fall. Today is the first time she’s been seen since then and she is looking great! She’s also still with the same stallion, which is good. Seems like Alma spent the winter maturing and learning how to be a grownup horse. 🥰 ... See MoreSee Less

It’s Alma!

You may remember last summer when then 2-year-old Alma was ostracized from her birth harem and spent a couple weeks on her own.

(Read more: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=392398449588577&id=100064552759707&mibextid=qC1gEa
and
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=410087287819693&id=100064552759707&mibextid=qC1gEa)

She eventually ended up with a new group of horses and was doing fine the last time she was spotted in the early fall. Today is the first time she’s been seen since then and she is looking great! She’s also still with the same stallion, which is good. Seems like Alma spent the winter maturing and learning how to be a grownup horse. 🥰

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She’s so beautiful. I remember when she was just a little thing.

I actually see this behavior in the herds at Mt Rogers. The older mares will push a young filly out when she is around 2 … usually another stallion claims her when she comes into first heat. Then the mares in his herd will gradually accept the new “wife” but it takes a while … I’m thinking this is a natural way to prevent inbreeding Corolla Wild Horse Fund

She is beautiful! I’m so happy that she found a new harem!

I watched her last summer and honestly it broke my heart. I’m so glad to see her thriving again!!! Love Alma ❤️❤️❤️

Love your story about Alma! Thank you for caring for these horses! ❤️

Yay for Alma!! It's ok pretty girl. Sometimes it takes some of us a while to find "our tribe".

I love reading about these beautiful horses. Thank you for all your hard work in taking care of them❤️❤️

Alma! ❤️❤️❤️ this just made my night! I've been wondering about her since everything happened last year...who's the lucky stallion she's with???

Such a beauty. So happy for her ❤️

It’s so wonderful to hear such good things about these horses! So happy she’s got a family 🥰

Alma I’m glad you found your group! You are a beauty!

Great news, thanks for sharing the news ❤️

She is beautiful! I am so happy for Alma!

Beautiful. I love going to and seeing the horses.

Oh I'm so happy Alma has settled in. She looks great. When I visited for the first time I got to see Alma hanging back from her harem and hearing her story and it broke my heart. 💚🐎

I remember❤️

She's a beauty. I love her color ❤️

I love this so much! So happy she is doing so well.

You are Beautiful, Alma!!

Alma is beautiful. Happy she is ok and found a new harem. ❤️🥰🙏🏼

Yay! So happy she is striving and showing us how she is!

Thank you for updating us on Alma. I saw her as a young filly with her original herd. I'll post the pic and maybe you can identify them?

So happy. It broke my heart when she was pushed out of her group. I was so worried for her. She is beautiful❤️😊😊

So beautiful so proud so majestic. Congratulations Alma . Your strong spirit endures.

She’s beautiful! Love how nature takes care of its creatures and critters. 😎💞

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4 weeks ago

For the past 30 years, the Corolla Wild Horse Fund has depended on tax-deductible donations like yours to honor our commitment to the preservation of this herd, one foal at a time.

Your support is vital to the existence of the Fund.

The Fund is vital to the future of the Bankers.

Together, we can help them thrive for generations to come.

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