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Newsletter-Spring-2020

19 hours ago

Did you know that horses and rhinos are in the same family and share common, prehistoric ancestors? 🦏🐎 They are of the taxonomic order Perissodactyla, also known as odd-toed ungulates. Animals in this order (equids, tapirs, and rhinos) bear most of their weight on one toe. They also share similarities in the way that the eat and digest food, long gestation periods, and their skeletal structure.

Celebrate #WorldRhinoDay by checking out the info provided by International Rhino Foundation 👇🏻 and learning what you can do to help protect these critically endangered animals!

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Since 2011, World Rhino Day has been celebrated internationally on September 22nd. The International Rhino Foundation recognizes World Rhino Day as day of awareness for the threats facing all five …

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Corolla Wild Horse Fund

21 hours ago

Back in stock just in time for hot chocolate weather - the official CWHF mug! They make great gifts too. Order online today; they can be shipped or picked up on our porch in Corolla. ☕️🐴🧣

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Dishwasher/microwave safe? I didn’t see anything about either in the description.

If the store us still closed, how does one pick up their online orders?

I love mine! ❤️

Pretty.

Aren’t these beautiful! ❤️🐴❤️

I’d like to know when your 2021 calendars will be available and do you mail them if necessary?

My daughter bought me one of these cups several years ago and it’s still my favorite coffee cup.

I love mine ❤️❤️

Love my mug! I drink out of it all the time. Such a great size

I’ll be in the area the week of Oct 10th. Do you think you’ll still have any available for porch pick up then?

Are they made in the USA?

Will you ship to MA?

If I order now, can I pick up on my next trip in a few weeks?

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4 days ago

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Love seeing these guys n gals❤️

Wild Horses

Yes, a day with out sweat !

Nothing better than happy horses🥰

I hate i didn't get to meet Raymond in person when I was there in June. I Definitely will be back next year and I hope I get to visit the farm

Love them all, but RAYMOND😍is tha MULE!!!!!!!

Thank you for sharing. They are beautiful❣️🐎🙏🏼🌻

And Raymond ❤

How many horses live at the farm? I wish Breyer would produce some models of them.

So glad to see and hear that everyone is happy! Wishing all of you a Wonderful Weekend! ❤️🐴❤️🐴

Love this weather too.

Beautiful pictures

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Koda always plays like a puppy when it gets cooler.

Our horses are loving it too.

Love love them!!!!!

Beautiful horse pics

Love. ❤ all of these beautiful horses. .🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎

Love!

Thanks for all the updates and wonderful pic

Angry sea alert— I’m not sure where to post this but there are dangerous surges of waves 🌊destroying the steps people built to the beaches. Metal is everywhere on the beaches. Is there a clean up crew of volunteers? People are saving the fish and putting the fish back in the ocean, but they’re seeing a lot of metal on the beach that could be really dangerous for the horses

Everyone looks happy and healthy!!❤️🐴

Hello there! Yay for happy horses!

I proudly support CWHF. Will you? 🐴❤🐴❤

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Corolla Wild Horse Fund

5 days ago

Rosie was born in March 2019 and as you may remember, lost her mother in a tragic accident that July. Rosie was still a baby, but old enough to survive without her mom’s milk and was in a harem with several other mares who were very attentive. After watching her for a few days and consulting with our vet, we decided to leave Rosie on the beach so that she had a chance to grow up wild and free.

Fast forward to today and as you can see, Rosie is doing great! Her “aunts” took good care of her and she is growing up to be a lovely mare who will hopefully produce healthy foals that will carry on her family’s legacy. Rosie is a testament to the Banker horses’ strength, resilience, and instinct. Despite the tragic loss of her mom, she has thrived and we are so pleased that we made the right call on that horrible day last July. 🌹 ... See MoreSee Less

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That was such a horrible day. I’m so happy to see Rosie thriving. It’s amazing how the aunts took her in. Thank you so much for sharing. It’s such a beautiful blessing to see. ❤️🐴❤️🐴

Rosie looks like she is in foal in this photo...could be the angle...So happy that she has thrived...

Such a beautiful girl. Someday soon she will have her own little one to raise.

She has grown into a beautiful yearling. So glad she is still Wild and Free.

It takes a village of "aunts" and the Corolla Wild Horse Fund. Rosie has grown into a lovely young lady. Carry on the legacy pretty girl.

She is a real beauty.

I wasn’t part of this group back when Rosie’s mother passed what happened?

How wonderful that Rosie survive in that her aunts took over in her care and rearing. A shining example of how resilient Wildlife can be! May she have a long and Healthy Life along with the rest of the Corolla horses!

Could the horses from out west live with the nc horses. I don't know much about the nc horses. Just what I have read on your side. Maybe one day I can visit

Run wild & free Rosie!

Rosie is beautiful. I pray she has a long & healthy life with a family of her own. So sad she lost her mom but glad she remained with the harem. ❤️🐴🙏🏼🌻

So precious. You all are so wonderful and so blad she is thriving.

So glad to hear a Rosie update and she is doing so well. Thanks. And yes thank you for watching her when she was a baby. Good call

A positive outcome from a horrible tragedy.

Do you think you’ll be doing live videos again?

Isn’t this Rosie taken April 30 of 2019

That was a very sad situation with her mother

I wish I could have millions of land so no one could hurt them

I’m happy to see Rosie thriving as part of the herd, and gladder still that the herd took over when she needed it most!

Is that Rosie in the front ? I believe I have baby photos

Thank you for the great photo and update on Rosie! I hope we get to see her next month when we visit.... Kathy Kersey Wiggins Patty Aiken

“Consulting with our vet” to ensure they are “wild and free”. Lmao. Again, they are fenced in and have healthcare and birth control. Stop soliciting money for your farm to line people’s pockets. This IS NOT wild.

She's a survivor.

Rosie is absolutely beautiful!💕

She is so beautiful..love Rosie and the aunts. Also love all the Outer Banks Horses.

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Corolla Wild Horse Fund

1 week ago

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh...fall on the Outer Banks. Doesn’t get much better than this! The horses are busy eating up the last of the green grass and growing their fuzzy winter coats. Persimmons and acorns are two seasonal foods that you will see the horses eating this time of year. Acorns are not typically consumed by horses but the Corolla mustangs are not typical horses. In the 500 years that they lived on these barrier islands they have adapted to eat the food that is available to them - including acorns! 🍂 ... See MoreSee Less

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They are always a sight to see! 🐎

Fantastic photos of these great beauties. 💗

They are amazing. Thank you for teaching us about their lives and their adaptations. I am awed by them and your conservation efforts. Blessings.

Love the horses. Getting ready for the cooler months.

Interesting about the acorns. They would cause problems in other horses. Nature's adaptability is amazing.

That’s the beauty of these creatures. They are in their natural habitat they make their way through the winter months just as any other time of year. Their elegance is what makes this area so unique.

So beautiful and so good to know they find food and adapt to whatever is available even if it isn't "horse food". I hope to travel to the area and observe them one of these years.

Awe, so beautiful and majestic! I’ve been to the OBX but never saw them. It’s on my bucket list. ❤️🥰🐴🙏🏼🌻

Enjoy this beautiful time of the year. Relief from the heat.

Our house in last September had some wild apples trees that were very popular with the horses. The apples were smaller than a golf ball.

So amazing they can eat acorns and not get sick and live on the sandy beaches and not sand colic🤷‍♀️

Awesome photos and thank you for the information on their diet! Who would have figured they adapted to eating acorns!

So beautiful!!!!! Love seeing them in their natural settings!

I’m sure this weather is a welcome relief for them, no bugs & cool temps with an east wind!😊🐎

Interesting...these horses are truly amazing.

I think of Misty when I see these beauties.

Please keep up with reminders to give these beauties space and not feed them anything! Beautiful photos!

I got this shot last week!

They are so beautiful and majestic! Love seeing them in their natural habitat..love the pictures!

My absolute favorite place . Corolla is beautiful.

Beautiful creatures! Looking forward to seeing them!

Thanks for the gorgeous pictures love them

Meg. Hope you'll resume your beach rides showing the horses. I've missed them this summer

These are the most beautiful in this beautiful habitat ❤️

Thank you for these photos!

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1 week ago

Obi Wan (aka William) checking in to say hi! He is living the good life on a farm in Delaware with other horses, goats, and a mini horse that he is apparently quite smitten with. 🥰 (And his wonderful humans too, of course!)

Obi was rescued as a newborn foal. He was small, not eating, and unable to keep up with his mother. Obi spent several weeks at the North Carolina State University veterinary hospital in critical condition, but his strong Banker spirit prevailed.

It’s because of your support that we are able to go to such great lengths to save and protect these special horses. A lot of effort went into saving Obi, as it does for any horse we rescue, and we consider our members and supporters part of the team. Thank you! And know that your contributions to CWHF really do save lives. Obi is proof of that.

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Thank you so very much for the update. He turned into a beautiful pony.

Finally! The update I've been waiting for. Thank you so much. He's gorgeous, so handsome.

Hello Obi. Beautiful pictures.

Aw...we saw him on the beach before he was rescued. So tiny and sickly. Then met him at the Open House. Thrilled he's doing so well!

What a wonderful update. What started out as a desperate rescue has paid off in this handsome horse. Thank you and his new family for being there when needed.

Wow! That’s so awesome to hear how he has survived! So Happy William is beautiful and thriving so much! Thank you so much for sharing! ❤️🐴❤️🐴

beautiful and as always great news

Thank you for posting. We helped Williams recovery with a donation & even met him on the farm during an open house. Thank you for all you do💗

He's beautiful !

He looks wonderful! I too have a portrait of him in my living room (from the CWHF store) and often wonder how he is doing. This makes my heart happy. Thank you CWHF for all you do for these majestic animals!! #keepemwildandfree

I was just wondering about William last week. I followed his story when he was rescued. Renee' Berndt!

I live in Delaware can we see him at this farm?

Why Delaware? He should of stayed in North Carolina.

He was such a cutie. So happy to see he is living the dream. 💜

Beautiful

A gorgeous horse

Thank you for all you do to protect these horses and step in when necessary. 👏👏👏

Awe, thank you for the update! It makes my heart happy that he is healthy and loved 💕

Wonderful! So glad he’s healthy & happy!! I have a portrait of him at only a few months old! Love it

Good job

Handsome guy! So glad he is safe and loved!

Thank you so much for sharing this photo and information about Obi Wan (William). I was very involved in following William's story from the beginning, and I have often wondered about how he was getting along at his new home. It is so good to know that William is happy and well cared for. Thanks again.

I've often wondered about William..... Thanks for the update!

Glad to see William! They picked him up across the street from us. Handsome boy!!

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2 weeks ago

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I was blessed to capture this beauty on December 28, 2019.

📸: Kim Ramsey Pond

Looks like you have a pregnant mare there.

Gorgeous. Got home yesterday from our week in Corolla. Didn't see any horses this trip... and it's such a shame this virus shut down the museum and gift shop and ranch (though I COMPLETELY understand) I still get to come home to this fella and his brother, both adopted from your ranch and loved so much! #keepthemwildandfree But when they can't be, #keepthemsafeandloved Such an honor

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PRECIOUS! BEAUTIFUL! ❤️

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Beautiful

Beautiful Picture!!

So beautiful

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Beauties! Such a fitting photo on this day. ❤️

We just did our annual trip. We saw all of the signs to hopefully help protect these animals. Job well done!!

Beautiful!

Beautiful picture of our OBX treasures. 💕

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Love them ❤️

Gorgeous 💕

They each have a white star. I think it’s amazing that you can see horses on the beach. 😊

Beautiful picture

Perfect shot.

So beautiful!

Pretty babies.. thanks for sharing your picture.

Beautiful stars on their foreheads!

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2 weeks ago

The good old days! Do you remember the very first time you ever saw the Corolla horses? For me it was in the late 80s/early 90s, grazing around Whalehead in Historic Corolla and Currituck Beach Lighthouse before either property was restored. The beginning of a lifelong love of horses! 🤗It's a rainy day here... so we're throwing back to the 1980's.... love this! Wild and free ❤ #tbt ... See MoreSee Less

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When I was little, my mom and I would drive up to Corolla early in the morning. We would grab snacks at Wee Winks and have breakfast on the beach with the horses. They were always there.

I remember seeing horses back in 1990 at our rental in Ocean Sands.

I miss seeing those old cottages too, back in the ole days so open and wild and unspoiled..

It’s too bad Corolla wasn’t donated to the government for the horses to live free!

Rented a house in Whalehead 1992 - the horses came right up to the houses then ❤️

I remember seeing the wild horses on Harker's Island/Shackleford Bay in the early '50's. Though not Corolla, it was awesome and gave me my love of wild horses.

I remember in the early 90s in Corolla Light we had a horse in the parking area under the house. She didn’t stay long. It was very exciting for all of us. But I surely get why they had to move them. 😥

Back when the horses were actually wild? Before it became an outside zoo business soliciting “donations” to line pockets? Ohhh the good old days.

The good old days indeed especially in Currituck. I remember seeing the horses growing up back in the late 60's and 70's. I miss those days.

Mid 70’s for me. Somewhere I have an old photo I took of a mama and baby by the lighthouse back when there wasn’t a whole lot besides horses going on in Corolla!

I think it was 1992, we were "held hostage " for most of the morning. The horses were under the deck of the house! Loved it!! I believe this was on Pellican lane, Corolla.

Early 90’s at Whalehead and just walking down the road...it was awesome.

I'll never forget it. I was in my 30's but squealed like a little girl. Pure joy and awe. Magnificent creatures ❤

I remember when they used to roam all through Corolla. You’d see them everywhere. I miss that, but I understand why they had to be moved.

We started staying in the OBX in the late 80;s, and the horses roamed around Corolla in yards and such. That was before they moved them north to protect them.

I remember seeing the horses graze in front of the Food Lion in Corolla. The first year, early 1990's we came to the OBX was the year Star the Prince of the horses was hit by a car and killed. I think this was the beginning of the movement to protect the horses for all the additional vehicle deaths that occurred to the herd. Thank goodness for the Corolla Wild Horse Fund!

I 1st saw one in the early-mid 80’s when the road I to Corolla was first opened to the public. He crossed the road right in front of our Jeep by the light house. So cool!!

My husband saw his first in the 90's before they were moved north. She and her foal were grazing around a parking lot base at the Corolla Food Lion.

June 1994 grazing on a well manicured lawn about a mile or so south of Tim Buck II 😍 It still makes my heart flutter to think about it.

We rented a house in Corolla when the road stopped after Duck. My sister and brother in law built a house on the sound right behind the Whalehead Club. Best memories of riding our bikes to see if we could find the horses hidden in the trees and marsh around the Club. They were so skiddish and free.... we were in their territory... it was like watching a fairy from afar. We never ever considered approaching them. Thank you for all that you do to keep them safe.... if only folks would listen.

It was the Summer of 1988 and a few were wandering around in the Corolla Light development. Right there between the homes and on the street.

We started vacationing in Carova in early 80’s. Saw cows and buffalo plus the horses. What we didn’t see was people. Those were the days 🥰

What a cool photo.

My first time seeing the horses was about 5 yrs ago so gorgeous. Then along Raymond which was getting out and in trouble I fell in love with him . Hope he is doing great!!!

I first saw them at my in- laws house in the yard in Whalehead in the 80s. I was amazed to see them come up so close to the house. I loved just sitting quietly and watching them

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2 weeks ago

This Labor Day we’d like to take a moment to thank our OBX friends and neighbors in the service industry. Without you, this season would not have been possible. It’s been one for the record books in many ways; busy, different, and at times scary, but it’s because of your hard work and sacrifice that so many people were still able to come to the beach this year. We see you, and we appreciate you! If you are visiting, please take a moment today to say a special thank-you to the wait staff, shop clerks, housekeepers, and other hardworking folks who made your vacation possible despite the many unique challenges 2020 brought with it. ... See MoreSee Less

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I appreciate the hard work you do for our horses. We are blessed to have caring folks like you. ❤️🐴❤️🐴❤️

Great shot

Thank to all of you for your hard work taking care of the gorgeous wild horses

Thank you to all the hard workers!

A huge thank you to you as well.

thank you all!

Stefanie Zehner here’s the outer banks wild horses ❤️

Thank you ALL!!!

Loved seeing the horses on the 4wheel drive beach this summer. Thanks for all you do

We are so blessed to have your team working to help and save our beautiful OBX wild horse herds. God bless each and everyone of you! 🥰

Thank you so much to everyone that help make OBX a Wonderful place to go! Have a Safe & Happy Labor Day! ❤️🐴❤️

And thanks to all who care, respect and Love the wild horses!!♥️

Thank you!

We were there! Thank You to everyone who made it possible!

Thank you too for caring for those special horse

Very well said.

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We are so grateful to everyone in OBX for helping our family have a little bit of normal this summer. My kids loved their annual family beach trip and it helped us forget about the tough times for a while. ❤️

Thank you for all the wonderful videos you did this summer, could not get there this year but felt like we were.

Thank you and you are appreciated.

Stunning beautiful Thank you to all of you !

Beautiful photo.

Thanks for the shout out - it's been crazy!!

Thank y’all 👏

A stunningly beautiful picture to those of us in fire ravaged CA.

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3 weeks ago

We have received several calls and messages this evening about people feeding horses.

Please enjoy your vacation while at the same time respecting the laws that are put in place for the horses’ safety as well as yours. You are not an exception to the law because you have horses at home, or feel a special connection, or think just one carrot won’t hurt. If caught you will be cited and fined; our sheriffs department has a no-tolerance policy in place when it comes to the wild horse ordinance.

If you witness someone feeding horses, please call 252-232-2216 and be ready to give a location as well as a description of the offenders. If you are able to safely get video or photos you can send them to us via private message. It helps to know which horses we need to keep an eye on for colic or choke.

We can’t lose another horse to feeding. It’s simply inexcusable. Please do your part to help protect them.

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I swear some people think the horses were put there for their own amusement, like its a petting zoo.🙄

Please don’t feed the horses. They just recently lost one because of a Apple if I remember correctly! Please Keep them safe. ❤️🐴❤️

Its just respect. Do you want to continue coming to this beautiful place? Well, we wont be able to if you feed all the horses to death!!!!! #DONOTFEEDTHEHORSES

Random people regularly feed our horses when they’re in the pasture. It just blows my mind that people are so bold, especially with signs posted. Horses choke and many have allergies, but by all means go ahead and do whatever pleases you. The wild horses don’t stand a chance against our culture of entitled selfishness.

I’ve been living in area - Assateague, MD and Chincoteague, VA all of my 57 years. It’s a horrible issue. But, they are really aggressive last few years and getting better. Out horses still the beach. 2 weeks ago a vacationer left all kinds of food out. Horse helped himself. She proceeded to get a shovel and hit him. Can’t imagine why he kicked her 3 feet behind him. Owners here take a security deposit. The rules are in the agreement. If not followed, they loose their security deposit. It’s very EASY.

This is so incredibly infuriating. I really don’t know what it’s going to take to make tourists obey the law. Sadly I think there will be many who will think they can just continue to get away with it. It makes me very angry and sad. I agree that very heavy fines that are enforced will be the only way. These people that do this need to stay away and go somewhere else.

Realtors and rental home owners should include the warnings in the house description pages. They should lose deposit and ban from renting from that realtor. Post signs charging $5000 and jail time if convicted of feeding the horses.

Time for $2000 fines and maybe a little reflection time in the local lock-up.

Rules are never enforced .

Shared all the way from South Jersey. I am a huge animal lover, and feel people should really understand when it comes to animals people who are around them and look over them know best. So please people read the signs and don't feed these beautiful horses. 🐎 🐎 🐎

Are you doing horse tours at this time, you are the only ones we take...no private companies.

I think it’s time for a $5000 fine and a month in jail for those breaking these laws. Also, permanently BAN them from ever renting on the OBX. It’s time to get really tough to save the horses.

No words for the total disrespect and disregard for the safety of the horses!! There are signs EVERYWHERE that state NOT to feed them 🤬 What is wrong with people!!!!!

How is it possible that after the months/years of postings, notices through rental companies and at the homes they rent people can still cry ignorance. Fine them a-lot. Charge additional and ridiculous fees to rent in Corova. Hit em in the pocket. Your locals won’t mind. Seriously. Expect more from your visitors.

I’m sorry for the Corolla wild horse fund and the wonderful individuals who are so diligent in the care and protection of the horses in their natural habitat. I really don’t understand why some think they signs and warnings do not apply to them. So annoying.

If only we could trust people to follow the rules. Clearly, we can't. The only thing that will work is large fines, perhaps overnight in jail, perhaps lifetime banishment from OBX. They are not feeding just any horse. They are harming a sacred national treasure. People now are so focused on immediate satisfaction, they totally ignore ruled. BIG fines... jail... banishment... Perhaps a levy can be added on all rentals to start a paid security team fund until the fines can support the security.

Not sure of what the fine is, it should be exorbitant. All should be more aware of others, don’t be afraid to video, take license #’s, pictures, descriptions and report! If you see something, say something. It will never be 100%, which is sad because with all the growth & increase in visitors, plus the exploitation by the horse tours, this will only increase violations.

Great- fine them! Seriously people-. Quit harassing and feeding the horses. You are not special because you are on vacation. Obey the laws of the places that you visit- anywhere! This is why Americans have a bad reputation as tourists. We need to learn to be respectful of others and their ways.

I wish they all could be arrested, taken to jail and made to do community service somewhere along with a HUGE fine. Leave the horses alone people!11

The fine should be heftier. That's a shame. It's a shame some people are so selfish.

I don’t live there but I never knew that. I always ask the an owner first If I can even pet a dog .

Please, please do not feed these horses!! It can kill them. Too many have been killed already because of this! It's heartbreaking!!

The colt that most recently died from the apple should be the poster boy for education. Briefly saying how he died and again a do not feed warning.. this printed on a large flyer, which is put in every rental packet you get when you pick up your key.. then another small one as a magnet on the fridges. These flyers can be posted at local restaurants and shops. I am assuming if they don’t see a sign or disregard it then they don’t know about the reason behind it, they think its like a domestic pony they had or knew that they gave treats to.. and do not understand that wilds are different.

How does this keep happening? People are stupid! I will report if I ever see this happening.

Just stop all this arguing and remember the bottom line.....if the horses are fed these items, they DIE!! For goodness sakes people just STOP FEEDING THE HORSES!

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3 weeks ago

An important message from our friends at Assateague, that is true here too. Please keep your dogs on a leash - it’s the law!

Currituck County leash ordinance: library.municode.com/nc/currituck_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH3AN_ARTIVCUDOREORIt might seem harmless or fun to allow your dog to play off leash in the surf, especially if your dog is well-trained. Unfortunately, unrestrained pets have the potential to negatively impact over a dozen species of animals including the horses, shorebirds, and your even dog!

First, the mere presence of a predatory animal (dogs, osprey, foxes, and raccoons) can disturb nesting birds so much that they might be too anxious to return to their nests, resulting in vulnerable chicks and eggs cooked by hot sands. With several endangered species nesting on Assateague Island National Seashore, dog owner cooperation is imperative to accomplish the seashores conservation goals.

Second, although dogs are smaller than horses, horses still perceive them as a predatory species. While some horses may not appear bothered by dogs, others may become extremely stressed in their presence and could stampede or retaliate if feeling threatened. This retaliation could include an injurious or even fatal kick for the dog. An infection from a dog bite has even caused death the death of an Assateague horse.

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This is how I feel when riding and people let their off leash dogs run up to me on the trail.

Hate when people think horses are just big goofy dogs. I have horses and dogs. They are not the same

People don't think about the fact that a horse will punt your dog like a football. If you're lucky, maybe you'll have a vet bill and a recovering pooch but you may also have a vet bill and a dead dog. One farm I boarded at had a Rottweiler who would run at the horses and bite their feet. A Belgian decided he had enough and kicked that dog across the field. He was lucky, he survived. But by the time he learned his lesson, he couldn't even walk near a horse because they would either dive at him to bite him or kick at him. (Side note: we didn't stay at that farm long after that dog showed up.. too much risk that a the horse, the dog or a person on the horse or near the horse could also get hurt.)

Folks better think twice before letting dogs loose near horses. NOT ALL HORSES WILL RUN. My gelding I rode on road never ran from dogs that came after him, Cricket watched and waited. When dog was within his space he nailed them. 1200 lb. horse vs 50 lb. Dog has no chance.

Not only around horses! Dog people think everyone loves dogs and that others should love THEIR dogs especially. Well I myself am afraid of dogs and with good reason. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve actually been laughed at. I do not allow dogs at my barn and many people will not board with me because of it. I say good.

I am a dog trainer and rescuer. I also have horses & love wildlife. Please, pp, do NOT LET YOUR DOGS ROAM OR APPROACH OTHER ANIMALS UNRESTRAINED!!!! Our refusal to understand this as dog owners costs wildlife millions of lives each year.

This is so true! When I was there someone had 2 dogs and 2 stallions began to fight! That would of been horrible if one of those dogs were hit, stepped on etc. Thank you so much for sharing. ❤️🐴❤️

We seen do many dogs off leash on our visit last week

Melanie, didn’t this happen to Bogie?

Thank You for this post, I will share this! I think so many people don’t think about this!❤️

love this! 😍

People always think the laws don’t apply to them like they’re the one exception or something

Good advice; hope people listen. 😔

This is excellent! Kudos to the artist here! ❤️

Love the cartoon!

Be a responsible pet owner or don’t have one! ❤️🥰🐕🐎🙏🏼🌻

Addie Shake

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3 weeks ago

Rabbit (rabbit rabbit) checking in to say happy first day of September! 🐇🍀 Hard to believe it’s almost Labor Day and the end of one of the weirdest summer seasons we’ve ever experienced. 2020 sure has kept us on our toes!

Rabbit was born last year on Easter weekend. Over the summer she has become more and more independent, and is growing into a gorgeous mare! Youngsters usually stay with their parents for a couple years but the timing really depends on how long mom is willing to put up with a nursing teenager. Some are more tolerant than others!

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So pretty...😍

Beautiful Rabbit - I have a baby picture of her in my dining area.

beautiful and wild

Xoxox

Pretty girl 🥰

Very beautiful girl

Beautiful!

Rabbit Rabbit is a beautiful blessing. I love her name! She’s on the farm? ❤️🐴❤️

Have a baby photo of her on my wall. Glad to see that she's doing well. My paint mare was not particularly tolerant of nursing adolescents. Took good care of her foals, then it was "Good Bye." A couple of well placed nips and kicks got the message across.

Rabbit rabbit!! She is gorgeous! I will see you all in 11 days and can't wait to get there!!! ❤️❤️

Looking beautiful Rabbit.

Beautiful horse

She has grown up.

She is beautiful! How many babies were born this year so far? Seems like not too many.

Saw Rabbit July last year.

We also say rabbit rabbit rabbit on the first of each month! :)

Is there a limit to the number of horses that are allowed in the herd to sustain each horse adequately?

I say the same every month on the first! Heard it was good luck ! 🍀

💘 hope to see here soon! Beautiful!

Beauty...

Bea

Pretty girl! We'll be down in 7 weeks & are definitely going to do the tour this year. 🐎

She is beautiful and healthy looking.

She’s beautiful

Beautiful!

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3 weeks ago

We have some great new items in our webstore! Our physical location is not open but we are offering porch pickup locally and we ship too.

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I couldn’t find the sunglasses!

Waiting on your calendars 💕

You know, you could open a thrift store, where proceeds to towards the horses. Our Humane Society Thrift store where I volunteer,get awesome donations. Find a building and get busy!

Are you guys part of Amazon Smiles?

Lisa LaFave Bateman

Beautiful items 😄❤️

Do you offer coupon codes? Where can I find them?

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4 weeks ago

Bugs + heat = miserable horses! But Junior and his girls are smart, and took a dip in the ocean for relief.

Please give the horses plenty of space when they are on the beach this time of year. They are seeking relief and being crowded by humans makes it so much worse.

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They are so pretty!

Wish people had “ some sense” and leave them ALONE!!

The 75 degree ocean water surely feels good.

I didn't not think these beautiful creatures drank the salt water of the ocean???

I could watch this all day. They are so beautiful. I know u are not supposed to feed or touch them . But can u watch them at a distance while on vacation? Thank you

Very seldom do we see the horses in the ocean. The flies must have been thick in the marshes, etc.!

As a horse owner.. i can sympathize with Junior and his ladies 😆 we are sick of the bugs! We will see them (from a safe distance of course..) in 8 days 🥳

The horseflies are horrible in KY right now. I feel so sorry for my horses. Big bites all over them

This is our first trip here, and my mom would love to see the horses...from a distance of course, where is the best place for us to see them?

Bugs are wicked! Glad they can get to the water.

The salt water must heal the bug bites!!

The black flies were horrible today. The horses are beautiful and smart

Wow, that’s the first time I’ve seen them in the water past their bellies! The flies must have been terrible.

Wow.. I’ve never seen that far out! I hope they get some relief soon ❤️🐴❤️

Biting flies make their life miserable!

We did the same .... to cool off and flee from the biting flies

Does the salty water make their skin itch? Serious question... I have to rinse my dog after beach trips or she scratches like crazy.

I feel bad they are being bothered by horse flies and bugs but they are so beautiful to see in the water with the waves.

You could have been swimming with horses

The heat and the flies must be awful for the horses.

Wish I was there

I’m ready for a good frost to kill flies and mosquitos.

Are they more on corolla or corova beach?

I just put a deposit on a house there for next summer. Can’t wait to be able to watch the horses all the time (and yes we know and will obey all the rules 🥰 )

Oh to be wild, free and live on a beach!

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4 weeks ago

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Praying for everyone’s safety

🙏🙏🙏 be safe

🙏❤️

Stay safe out there.

Addie Shake Jan Adams Waddell

🙏 amen

Thank you. We’re in Louisiana. Unless you’ve been through one, you never realize the incredible power of Mother Nature

I hope these horses head for cover 😢

Stay safe y’all

Prayers for the ones in the path of the storm. God bless all of you.

Prayers

Where do the horses hunker down for storms like this?

Praying for all in the path!❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

Praying for all safety!! Love the horses!!

🙏🏻🙏🏻

Prayers and be safe everyone.

Beautiful photo.

I love horses

incredible photo. brings up lots of emotions. ❤️

Sending prayers out

Praying!🙏

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Beautiful pics.

Sending prayers for safety🙏🙏

Prayers for all of them🙏🙏🙏

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4 weeks ago

Acorn (the chestnut) and Rambler (the black) had a little discussion over territory today. Both of these stallions have large groups of mares, and their territories overlap. Every once in a while these boundaries and hierarchies must be reestablished. Neither stallion was injured - this is natural behavior that indicates a healthy herd.

Of course, this is also a great reminder why it’s important to always stay at least 50ft away from the horses. You never know when a fight like this will happen and you do not want to be on the receiving end of those teeth. Being trampled isn’t a lot of fun either.

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I saw this in early June! I was in my vehicle well away with a zoom lens... So interesting to see in person.

Caught some of their "discussion" last week.

Real life version of this cover ❤️ (Missing the murder bat 😂)

So beautiful!! We will be heading to the OBX in 18 days and so excited to go see these beauties!! Amy Richmond maybe we're lucky and get to witness one of these😁

This was people today....right before this battle happened. We yelled to back up.....this is why!

I witnessed this on one of our vacations there. This was back in 2013. (Don’t worry, I was up at the house and have a zoom lens. I was not close at all). It was beautiful to witness. These horses hold a very special place in my heart and I cannot wait to get back there. ❤️

I'm grateful for the folks who take these pics so we can all see them no matter where we are.

My horse lifted with her teeth a 100# bag of feed off the bed of the truck...that's how strong their jaws are!

We saw the stallions fiercely fighting over a herd of mares. They chased each other into the fenced pool area at a rental home back off the dune. Bite, kick and being contained made them very dangerous!

Don’t fight acorn and chestnut enjoy the beach all together

This sums up 2020...

I was feeding my uncle’s horse when I got careless. She bite my finger and I’d never felt such pain!

At LEAST 50 feet! They can run a whole lot faster than people!!!

My domesticated horses do this too. Tells me that their herd brings out their most natural instincts and I love that!

They need volunteers who have authority of some.kind who ride up and down and pass out tickets. Talk about funding for the horses without raising the money. Ignorance will pay for them

People want to be able to get close to something wild and beautiful. Wild things are just so fascinating to us BECAUSE they are wild. But the very reason we want to get close and witness them causes the most problems for them. The animals suffer for it.

Both horses are beautiful but man Rambler is one magnificent creature!

Reminds me of the video on YouTube where the bachelor stallion tried to steal some mares. That was a great disagreement with beautiful horses. One day I want to visit and see the amazing horses of the Outer Banks! All of you that live there are so fortunate.

I witnessed the same type of discussion a few years ago. They ended up in shallow water. I was so intrigued that I forgot to take pictures so I really appreciate these!

I so hope that in one if my future visits I'll get to see Rambler in person. He is so majestic and has such a presence. He obviously demands respect from other stallions.

Beautiful. Love how Acorn's tail is dark but his name and body are red. Thanks for sharing.

When we were there last summer, we were fortunate enough to witness a discussion like this. It is fascinating and intense.

I'm glad neither was hurt.

Amazing to see them living their lives as natural as possible. Beautiful photos!

Your ability to document this behavior for others to see is amazing ! Keep sharing

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4 weeks ago

Have you downloaded “Castaño” yet?? Every time we listen to it we cry, and we’ve listened to it a LOT of times. 💖 The video is really special too. Cameos by Amadeo and Roamer, Danny, Sebastian, and of course the star of the show, Castaño.

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Love it!! Thank you so much for sharing ❤️🐴❤️

Is this song on iTunes?

It is amazing! Fantastic job on both video and song!

Corolla Wild Horse Fund

4 weeks ago

We are so excited to announce a brand new fundraiser - a song, "Castaño," co-written by Richmond based singer/songwriter Janet Martin and CWHF volunteer Kelly Wilkes.

Two-year-old colt Castaño was the inspiration for this breathtaking, heartwarming song that tells the story of these horses that have freely roamed our beaches for more than 500 years.

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Oh how Awesome this is! Beautiful Song! ❤️🐴❤️🐴❤️

So awesome & exciting!

Beautiful song and video!! Donated and downloaded 💜🐎

What a wonderful tribute ...❤️🙏

Paid and added donation but didn’t get a download option. Did I do something wrong??

This song and video definitely brought tears to my eyes! Fantastic fundraiser. I wish y’all the best of luck. Love it btw!!

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1 month ago

Good morning from the rescue farm! ☀️☕️

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Good morning from the rescue farm! ☀️☕️

https://www.corollawildhorses.com/support-corolla-wild-horse-fund/

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Looks like a beautiful day with all the wonderful animals

Love all these animals

Is that Raymond behind the goat??????💋💋💋💋

The horses look amazing! Oh and the other little critters too btw, lol!

Jodi once all this crap is over you and Tom should go visit the outer banks of NC!!

Love these pictures. Thank you. Raymond looks wonderful. Great job!!

Beautiful 🐎🐎🐥🐥🦃🦃💕💕

Raymond looks to be doing well!

MornN!

Good Morning!! Have a great day!

Good morning sweet babies 😁❤️🥰... So beautiful!

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Good morning! Looks like it's a beautiful day at the farm.

Good morning!!!!

Good morning love & hugs to everyone!

Good Afternoon ❤️

These photos are AWESOME...

Beautiful ❤️🥰🐎🙏🏼🌻

Beautiful as always!!

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Thank you!

Beautiful!!!

How many horses are there now?

Great photos!

Babies oh I miss Xoxox love y’all are amazing

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1 month ago

Alexander (born in May), his mom, and a hitchhiker. The white birds you see following the horses around are cattle egrets. They eat the flies and other bugs stirred up by the horses. Cattle egrets hang out with the horses at the rescue farm too!

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Our visitor in Carova today.

Borbála Kalina this is what I was talking about today.

Cow birds are awesome!

We have the first cattle egret I’ve ever seen in our pasture show up yesterday. The cows and goats were chasing it until it finally flew off. I wish more would come!

That's very interesting. I bet the horses like those birds.

Absolutely beautiful! That’s why she should protect them...

I do hope 2get there, & 👀 see them in person. 💘 love 2see 👀 the 🐎 on the NC beach.

She's looking really rough. Any idea how old she may be?

Kat Wagner It’s Alexander and his mother!

Alexander looks good and healthy!!

I loved seeing the egrets riding around last visit. I took lots of photos of them, seeing Raymond with one was special!

Big fellow for just 3 months.

He is a tall boy! Beautiful!

Love seeing this, thank u

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Beautiful beautiful ❤️🐴❤️

On Wednesday (August 19th)

Beautiful🐴

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Interesting!

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