Happy Fourth of July. Thank you for your hard work caring for these special horses. Hope all stay safe this weekend. I appreciate your efforts to educate visitors how to share the beach with the horses. ❤️🤍💙

Thank you for all you do to keep these beautiful creatures wild and free! As much as I miss seeing the horses roaming the neighborhoods in Corolla, I’m glad they have a place that provides them some sanctuary. Us two-legged creatures must remember we are in their home and treat it and them with the respect due.😎

Happy 4th to you and all of Corolla Horse Fund staff and volunteers! Your dedication to these magnificent wild horses is to be congratulated. I know you’re so concerned about the horses during this busy weekend and always. Hoping the humans that are using that beach are mindful of the horses needs. Your staff certainly do everything they can to protect them!! Thank you.

Happy Fourth of July to Outer Banks the Wild Horse fund. Everybody be safe watch out for horses and people. Everybody have a Safe and fun day. And please keep in mind we are in a pandemic with covid-19 so please try to do your part.❤

Happy 4Th everyone! Do the horses freak out over the fireworks?

Happy 4th of July 🇱🇷 may the horses of Corolla have a peaceful day and night!

Happy 4th of July CWHF! Let’s hope it’s s peaceful one! God bless 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

I think I have a pic of this pic

Take care of the horses and yourselves

Happy 4th of July 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Have a Safe & Happy 4th of July. ❤️🐴❤️🐴❤️🐴

Happy 4th of July

Stay safe

Happy 4th to you and your family (horses too!)🐴

Happy Safe 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸

Hzppy 4th! Hoping all is safe and the beautiful horses have a safe and peaceful day and night with no issues!! Please people leave them alone.

Happy Fourth of July! Thank you for all of your hard work in keeping the beautiful horses healthy and safe. 🇺🇲

BEAUTIFUL ❤❤

Beautiful picture!! Happy 4 th July

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Oh what a beautiful picture

So pretty... hope they will be safe 🇺🇸

Several years ago I was out at sunrise walking my dog on the beach. He was a Golden Retriever who didn’t really appreciate the water, but did enjoy getting his paws wet, so we were close to the water. Out of nowhere I hear, what I thought was thunder, only to look up and see three horses running nose to nose down the shoreline, coming right at us. I had one second to make a decision. I knew I could make it to the dune, but my 11 year old dog with his bad knees wouldn’t make it. So, I did the next best thing, grabbed his collar and pulled him into the ocean. I was up to my waist, hanging onto his collar and leash, he’s dog paddling alongside me trying to get back to shore and those three horses went by us like a freight train. I don’t know if they even saw us, but I was pretty sure they would have went over us. I rank that a number two in frightening situations I have survived.

Cars should not be allowed. Let them live in peace. They have to share their beaches with us.

I was disappointed to see just how many houses and people there are on this "Currituck National Wildlife Refuge." What is going to happen to these horses with all these houses going up? And I'm sure there are idiots that brings apples to feed the horses at their beach houses

Sandra Sam White-plan off season girl time get away😍

Stay safe

The beach looks so beautiful. I wish I could visit right now!🥰

Why are people allowed on the beach? I honestly don’t get it.

Hoping you warned those standing near the water to keep on moving down the beach.

I wish there weren't tire tracks on the beach!!

When will people learn?

Thank you for providing this information to keep us educated about how to keep the horses protected but also cohabitate with them.

Saw this today as well ! ☺️

Death naps...every livestock guardian has had the prank done to them. 😛

That’s a good momma. She appears to be shading him ❤️💕

Deborah Huffman

I would think it’d be too hot for them to lay on the sand. My first instinct would be to call because I thought something was wrong. Good to know though!

This was on Tuesday, June 28th

Hope its OK. Wait, do people actually drive on the beach there or are those tire tracks from beach patrol or police??

I wish it was socially acceptable and just as cute when I do this too.

My horse takes a nap in his pasture every day...98 degrees, roasting sand, in the sun. I know this but every time I look out the window and see him, it freaks me out. I’ll call out just to watch for an ear twitch and watch his rib cage to make sure he’s breathing. I’ve had horses 50 years and they’ve all done it. But it still have a bad moment every time. I think they do it to me on purpose 😉🥰

Horses like to nap & in a herd there is usually one who is keeping watch .At the barn where I ride the pony I ride people have heard him snore ..Now they are in during the day out at night

Keep them safe! Love the Wild Horses!❤️🐴❤️

Was this baby ok and just napping?

Just like puppies

It’s tough work being a foal! Lol!!

Looks like the island up the road from me

I took this on Wednesday, July 1 at approximately 3:15pm. I really hope this girl is okay. This was about 80 yards from the entrance. LEO, not in the photo had blue lights activated.

Do they throw temper tantrums too like humans?

Granny Puckett..."like" this page. These are the horses at OBX. 😊👍

Patient mom

All babies need their rest and don't pay much attention to where they lay down. Mom's on lookout.

It does look concerning. 😳

Awwww.

Aww sweet sleepy baby ❤🐎

Oh wow! Didn’t see any horses today, but will definitely look out next time!

If you're going to have horses living on and around the beaches, cars should be not allowed. Maybe a slower type of vehicle could be used by people who live there. I've never understood driving on the beach...people are on the beach as well. You can't control tourists and there's always a few idiots. If I lived there, I'd never drive on the beach and endanger the horses.

Automobiles should be prohibited on the beach.

I just wish driving on the beach wasnt allowed

Shouldn't allow driving on the beach.

Rentals should include wildlife information to these renters. Yesterday on Edisto a poor gator was put down as he was trying to get to his fresh water home. Visitors blocked his way taking photos/videos😤. These creatures are precious.✌💓

Driving on the beach just seems so unnecessary and reckless. I feel so bad for these horses.

We always beep the horn when driving up the ramp dunes for this very reason, the hope is if a horse is on the other side it will spook them off the dune. What a beautiful boy though .

Don’t you have to have a permit to drive on that beach? I would hope that part of getting and signing a form acknowledging they understand the horse rules. Though there are people who will still do what they want. I volunteered at the aquarium. At the touch tank there are signs saying not to pick up or move any of the creatures. We also announce it regularly. Yet right after I reminded them a mother picked up one of the creatures. I asked her to please put it down. She went on a rant and caused quite a scene. Same kind of person who goes up to pet the horses.

I’m curious and don’t mean to be argumentative, but would someone please explain to me why a road can’t be constructed behind the beach and the houses on the beach to allow homeowners access. Then restrict all other unnecessary recreational driving on the beach.

I wish driving was restricted there- since it’s a wildlife habitat

Perhaps just not build anymore houses on the beach itself !! That I would think is the problem

This morning a little after 9 am. I took pics and yelled “50 feet!” The horses started neighing in protest right after, and these people ran to their vehicle. There was a horse tour not far behind me, and I believe the operator said something to them about staying away, too.

Driving should be restricted or please put up warning signs 😪

A lot of horses laying down this year.

Please take care, ALL!! xoxo, Mary in Boone

Any way to stop people from driving on the beach?

Out of curiosity, what is the protocol/safety recommendation for going over the dunes to the 4x4 rentals? Are we supposed to honk before you take the plunge? Send a person out to scope? We have driven up there for years and try to abide by all guidelines, and of course give the horses their space, but those dunes require a bit of gust to get over and this is one area that I have always felt is a grey area. Just curious what others do. We love this area and want to protect it!

You can never be too cautious around the horses!!!

Driving on beaches should be banned!

Please, please follow the rules we have little newborn foals that need to live and continue the legacy of Corolla!❤💞🐎🐎💯

We were there last week and came out of the house to find a horse laying in the middle of the “road” at night! At first, I thought the worst had already happened, but we whistled a little bit and he got up and moved lol.

Protect the dunes too. Don't drive on them, they are there to protect the environment and keeps the beach from eroding away.

The owners know how much the horses mean and are typically careful. Its the people who think the 4 wheel drive area lacks speed limits. Just drive the speed limit and be careful of the horses, turtles, and 2 leggers.

My brother was just there this week and saw more ignorant people too close to the horses. People just need to stop being so selfish.

Brings tears to my eyes. I was in an accident in March. Having gone through another surgery yesterday. I am so thankful I am part of these post which actually bring a smile to me. I love the horses as if they were my own. Of course I live Raymond too. The guide always said Raymond loved me. He would be feeding and I would get so happy when I saw him. We could hear his heha. The guide would say he said he still loves you. I hope it works out in October where I am able to see Raymond. And I look forward to seeing Sebastian and all the horses again.

Ahhhh!! This is my photo!!! What an absolute treat

Can’t wait to visit in September!

This photo is so magical

Great photo!! I got a piece of pottery (for Mother’s Day) with Amadeo hair burnt into it. Now a fabulous photo to go with it.

Beautiful and fatherly Amadeo.

Beautiful! Happy Father’s Day to all kinds of Dads! 🥰

Beautiful photo...Happy Fathers Day

Beautiful, love the foal so precious!

Beautiful photo of precious, treasured horses.

Family shot?? Love 💕 it . Thanks for sharing.

I just love seeing these beautiful horses ..

happy dad's day to all the stallions

"when he was still wild" .... where is he now?

Happy Father's Day to ALL species!!!! xoxo, Mary in Boone

Love this picture and post about our own dads. So true❤️

Such a beautiful picture! Happy Father’s Day! ❤️🐴❤️🐴

You can see how much they love and respect each other. Awesome family photo 💜🌴💚

Love our NC horses

Beautiful! Happy Father's Day to all kinds of dads! Appreciate all the hard work that you guys do!

Would love a print of this! ♥️

Beautiful family! I hope to visit them from afar one day!

Beautiful picture and the horses are too

Gorgeous ! So much love and respect !

Happy Fathers Day to ALL Fathers!!!

Glad this had a positive outcome, but it should never have happened. People fail to heed our repeated warnings to give the wild horses plenty of space--at least 50'--and especially stay away from the foals, who are particularly at risk. If people want to preserve the wild horses for the future, they need to enjoy them from afar!

Screenshot of video taken yesterday in Corolla. The sheriff drove right by and didn't say anything to the woman. Sadly so did a horse tour.

I think the numbskulls dont read this page. It was the same w elk in Benezette Pa. It ruined our visit to see people actually get within a coupl feet of those huge creatures! Thankyou for all you do. I pray for just a glimpse from the far distance this August. I live for your gorgeous shots

Amen.... perhaps some volunteer effort to assist with educating beach goers and more observation of the beach and horses. Penalties must be harsh, especially cases involving fouls !

PLEASE, all you tourists out there, this means you should keep away from the horses, especially the ones with little ones. If you want these beautiful animals to grow their herd and live freely on the beach, PLEASE do what CWF asks of you. The tour guides are very good at finding the horses so you can get your shot and they can remain safe. When they get too much human attention they are removed from the beach. Although they are taken care of on a Farm, they were meant to be free.

Why are people allowed to even drive on this beach. Why was this northern area even developed. Total greed. I’ve been going since the early 70s. What i see and read makes me so sad. Stay away from the horses !!!!!!

Thank you so much for keeping them safe!!! It makes me so angry at the inconsideration and ignorance of people. I have had many “conversations” with people not obeying the 50 foot distance and have tried to explain the reasoning behind it. Some people are very selfish and care nothing for the horses only themselves. For the past ten years we have been on the beach and enjoyed God’s beauty. Keep up the good work.

So glad Sebastian and family are ok. Somehow citations need to be issued and a mandatory educational class given before anyone visits the 4x4 area.

I am so happy that mother and full are doing well. I am so happy that nobody was hurt horses or people. But why people cannot understand the rules to protect these wonderful animals and their selves. Better humans we should know better just stay away from the horses unfortunately there's a lot of ignorant people in this world. I know it's exciting I get excited when I see the horses on the beach but I also keep my distance and we're not put any horse in any type of harm and if people enjoy them so much why do they continue to put them In Harm's Way. Please people be considered of the horses it is technically their land before ours so let them stay free and safe. That way there around for generations to come so they can enjoy them. ❤

People have become so selfish and thoughtless over things that should be guided by good common sense. Nature has a way of taking care of itself if humans would stop trying to interfere. No doubt, some of the crowd thought they could help by getting the foal over the fence to its mother. Others saw it as an opportunity to get a few candid shots while mom was on the other side of that fence. But what would have happened next? Did they think mom was just going to stand there and say “thank you”? No, she probably would have injured herself and them if they had started manhandling that baby. HER baby. The same baby that she will fight stallions trying to protect. I wish those who know nothing about these beautiful wild creatures would use common sense and leave them alone! Enjoy them from a distance but leave them alone! These horses are not a group of docile domesticated animals placed in the beach to be used as props for your vacation snapshots! They are wild, strong and unpredictable. They can hurt you badly and are even capable of killing you. People, please respect them and leave them alone.

So thankful there was a positive outcome and neither one were injured. Bless you for watching over these magnificent animals.

It upsets me that so many do just what they darn well want to. They have an attitude, a sense of entitlement.... nothing will ever be like it use to be😢 So glad that you all are there to protect these beautiful animals the best that you can!

Some people are going to ruin this awesome capability due to ignorance.

Absolutely, we are so lucky to have the wild horses here on the NC coast but please let them stay wild and stay away 🙏

I wish people would stop being so ignorant, disrespectful and selfish when it comes to animals in the wild.

These babies are the future of the herd. For Pete’s sake simply follow the rules!!! The devoted people who know these horses and their behaviors established them for the safety of the horses and the visitors. I am thankful this recent situation ended well. Thank you Corolla Horse Fund for your dedication. ❤️🐴

So glad this had a happy outcome ❤️🐴!! Come on, people!! Stop being selfish! Abide by the rules! Leave the horses alone!! Enjoy them from a distance!

ABSOLUTELY KEEP UR DISTANCE FROM THE WILD HORSES !!!! BUT PEOPLE ARE SO SELFISH AND CARELESS!!! I LOVES HORSES AND WILDLIFE I WOULD NEVER PUT MYSELF OR ANYONE ELSE AROUND ME IN DANGER!!!! BUT SOME PEOPLE JUST DONT CARE

We are taking our 1st trip this August, being on this site and reading up on the OBX WE are well aware of the rule and the common sense of not to go near the horses! People just are being ignorant or selfish and will eventually ruin this experience for other in the future by continuing to get to close. In the end the horses won't be there for us to enjoy anymore bc ppl simply can't follow the rules ☹. On a happier note a big thanks to Corolla Wild Horse Fund for the great work you do!

Why are humans so stupid?! Arghhhh! This makes me a so mad! I am so glad you all were able to get to them in time. ❤️

Some people never learn, don’t want to and don’t care. It’s always about them and their selfish ignorant attitude towards these horses. If you’re on these beaches, stand up, be a voice and call out these knitwits. We can all be the eyes and ears for their safety and well being.

This is the zoo mentality of people. Don't know to leave them alone!!

Poor guy. Why is this so hard for people to understand? Would they approach a lion in the wilderness? Same thing. These horses are wild animals.

Poor Sebastian. I’m glad someone called you quickly. It’s way too hot to be in distress and separated from mom.

Thank you for all you do for these wonderful animals. Please people take heed. How would you have felt if as you stood there crowding this foal if he had died from stress. IT CAN HAPPEN!!

Why can you see the mamma,s ribs

Cute baby, mom looks a little thin, right?

Is this who we saw today?? We saw him from the car but unfortunately we saw some others getting way tooo close and it made us so sad.

What a pretty little fella!!! And a colt 😍😍

Look at those legs! He's a good looking foal! 💗

I hope that mare is healthier than she looks. She's pretty thin.

O boy this is so awesome for the herd new life everywhere

Welcome little Alexander! Can’t wait to see you this fall. So cute 😍

Welcome to the world little one, may you always be wild and free!

Coming to Nagshead in July is Corolla close to it? Is it part of nagshead?

Welcome to the world you cute little fella.

He’s a cutie! Love horses that are brown with black mane and tail!

Little guy is 90% legs! ❤️

Welcome Little Alexander! You’re beautiful.

Beautiful picture of nature, too bad the two legged ones won’t stay away!!

Coolp

Welcome, little fella! Carry on the line proudly!!

Welcome to the beach young man!!

Welcome little boy! So many babies this summer!! ❤️❤️❤️

Love this picture of momma and her baby..thanks for sharing.

So nice to see new life in Corolla! Welcome Alexander ❤️

Just in time for FATHERS DAY

Welcome, beautiful Alexander!

So many beautiful babies! Be safe! 💕

I cannot remember a summer when I fell in love so many times!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

One of my favorite pictures of Raymond when he was still out on the 4x4

Have you reinforced his fence? That looks beefy!

Love that old mule.

Raymond’s such a stud muffin!

So good to see Raymond ❤️

I wanted to come see the farm today but they said yall were taking visitors yet inwas so sad. I wanted to see this guy in person. We did the tour today and get to see a bunch of horses. Even this lone guy

What do you do for flies? We adopted Maria and Carlos 7 years ago and this year has been awful for flies! They do not like to be sprayed. Tried the masks and they take them off for each other.1🤪

He’s looking content and healthy! ❤️

I love Raymond. I was able to get some great pictures of him on the beach. So glad he's thriving at the sanctuary.

Glad he’s taking life easy now.. thanks for sharing your picture.

I really love Raymond. Hope to come see him this fall.

Good morning handsome...can't wait to see you again <3

Raymond is such a handsome guy!

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Looking good, Raymond!

Did he get a haircut? Handsome!

So good to see you handsome boy, enjoy your day.

So good to see you Raymond!❤️

It's 2020. That's the only thing I'm sure of at the moment.

How old is he now? Lost track

Yes, it is Saturday

Love Raymond!! Miss him on the beach 😕

Raymond! Good to see you old boy.

I just love Raymond, I hope to meet him next year when we visit

Saw him today!

So what's this little guy's name? He and Mom hang a bit to the North generally.

Kinda surprised that he wasn't named after Tropical Storm Arthur. Wasn't he born during the storm?

What’s this baby’s name?

He’s a good lookin little guy

Look at that face ❤❤❤

Those legs! 💕

Luck you Ellen 😁❤️

I can't get enough of his long lanky legs.

Do we have to have a permit for 4 wheel drive in Corolla? I thought I read on OBX website that we didn’t. We are headed to Corolla on Saturday.

Legs for days.

Hi Sebi.

Oh my wish I was there to see horses!

What a handsome fellow! 🧡

So Adorable 😍

😍 adorbs!

Absolutely adorable, live wild and free little one!!

Wow he is gorgeous. I love his name

Cuteness overload 💕😍🥰

Omg... growing so nicely!❤️

Look at that baby 😍

Alma is growing so fast 💗!

Cutie 🥰🥰

Do you have to make reservations to come see them just as a day trip ?

Awww, he’s so cute

Beautiful. How many horses live on the farm. We know Raymond. Thank you for caring for them. This would be my dream to care for rhem

The rescue farm is Great but don't Mislead parents and children that it is ok to touch and feed the horses at the farm and when they approach the wild horse on corova beach they try to touch and feed and take close pictures that it is OK at farm why not on beach Need to put more importance to the horses in wild than at the farm

I’m hoping you guys are open end of September..🤞

I can't contain my excitement!!! I get to see the ponies friday!!!!! First time to outer banks and first time seeing the ponies. I will be 31 and this has been my dream since I was little and finally making it happen

Can't wait to get to OBX and see the horses. By the way, how is Raymond?

What a beautiful sight! Such amazing animals! Love the horses ❤️

They look like they are having a good day to start off with

I wish you a great day as well!

Sonja Koenig Guillory This looks like heaven❣️

beautiful day, beautiful farm, beautiful horses. thank you!! 💖

Good morning! They are so gorgeous

Such a beautiful day and love seeing the horses enjoying it! ❤️

Pretty! See you in September!!

oh my <3

Happy girls 🥰🐴

What a gorgeous morning!

Thanks for sharing! A bright spot in my day!!❤

Life is good

Thank u. That was neat!

Pretty babies 💕

How beautiful! Thanks for sharing your amazing view!!!

Awwhhh...Thanks for sharing 😍

Wow each horse is so beautiful