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October 29, 2018/by Corolla Wild Horse Fund

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Friday evening we lost Danny, a yearling colt, in a horrific, devastating, completely preventable way. Danny choked on an apple. Read that again - Danny choked on an apple. When we say that apples and carrots KILL wild horses, we are not kidding. We are not being overly dramatic. We are not using scare tactics. Apples and carrots KILL wild horses.

Danny was killed by humans who had no regard for the safety of the horses. No regard for the health of the horses. No regard for the laws put in place to protect the horses.

Danny most likely had an obstructed esophagus for days before being found by someone who recognized he was in distress and called us. If you see something CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY.

We arrived on the scene Friday morning and under the direction of our vet, administered a sedative to try and relax his esophagus and allow the obstruction to pass. He was loaded into the trailer and taken to the rescue farm where the vet was waiting for us. The sedative did help pass the obstruction (the apple), but upon examination, we discovered that it had been lodged in his throat long enough to cause an infection and most likely a rupture to his esophagus. A nasal tube was inserted and the contents of his throat and stomach were flushed out, and fluids were pumped directly into his stomach. He was started on antibiotics but there was a serious worry about permanent damage to his esophagus and the development of pneumonia due to aspiration.

We got Danny as stable as possible (he was not stable enough to travel to the hospital at NCSU) but at about 7:30 Friday night, Danny died. He most likely suffered a traumatic head injury from thrashing around for days while he was choking, and it's also likely that the damage to his esophagus caused bleeding into his lungs. If this is hard for you to read, we can promise you it was much harder to witness in person, and it was absolute hell for Danny to suffer through. At least once he was at the farm, he was sedated and hopefully no longer feeling any pain. Danny was just a baby. Even in the few short hours he was in our care, he had started to look to us for comfort and support.

All of this could have been prevented. Danny didn't deserve to die this way. The herd doesn't deserve to lose a young horse like this. And it should not take a horse dying from being fed for there to be a serious wake-up call. But here we are. So let's not let Danny's death be in vain. Stop feeding the horses. Stop touching the horses, Stop interacting with the horses. If the horses come up to you, walk away. Secure your belongings on the beach. Pick up your garbage. Call and report infractions that you witness.

Educate yourselves about the horses and the ways you can help protect them: www.corollawildhorses.com/learn/

Utilize the resources we've made available: www.corollawildhorses.com/community-wild-horse-toolkit/

Don't let this happen again. We are begging you to please help us keep these horses safe. Please don't let Danny's death be in vain.

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$Friday evening we lost Danny, a yearling colt, in a horrific, devastating, completely preventable way. Danny choked on an apple. Read that again - Danny choked on an apple. When we say that apples and carrots KILL wild horses, we are not kidding. We are not being overly dramatic. We are not using scare tactics. Apples and carrots KILL wild horses. Danny was killed by humans who had no regard for the safety of the horses. No regard for the health of the horses. No regard for the laws put in place to protect the horses. Danny most likely had an obstructed esophagus for days before being found by someone who recognized he was in distress and called us. If you see something CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY. We arrived on the scene Friday morning and under the direction of our vet, administered a sedative to try and relax his esophagus and allow the obstruction to pass. He was loaded into the trailer and taken to the rescue farm where the vet was waiting for us. The sedative did help pass the obstruction (the apple), but upon examination, we discovered that it had been lodged in his throat long enough to cause an infection and most likely a rupture to his esophagus. A nasal tube was inserted and the contents of his throat and stomach were flushed out, and fluids were pumped directly into his stomach. He was started on antibiotics but there was a serious worry about permanent damage to his esophagus and the development of pneumonia due to aspiration. We got Danny as stable as possible (he was not stable enough to travel to the hospital at NCSU) but at about 7:30 Friday night, Danny died. He most likely suffered a traumatic head injury from thrashing around for days while he was choking, and its also likely that the damage to his esophagus caused bleeding into his lungs. If this is hard for you to read, we can promise you it was much harder to witness in person, and it was absolute hell for Danny to suffer through. At least once he was at the farm, he was sedated and hopefully no longer feeling any pain. Danny was just a baby. Even in the few short hours he was in our care, he had started to look to us for comfort and support. All of this could have been prevented. Danny didnt deserve to die this way. The herd doesnt deserve to lose a young horse like this. And it should not take a horse dying from being fed for there to be a serious wake-up call. But here we are. So lets not let Dannys death be in vain. Stop feeding the horses. Stop touching the horses, Stop interacting with the horses. If the horses come up to you, walk away. Secure your belongings on the beach. Pick up your garbage. Call and report infractions that you witness. Educate yourselves about the horses and the ways you can help protect them: https://www.corollawildhorses.com/learn/ Utilize the resources weve made available: https://www.corollawildhorses.com/community-wild-horse-toolkit/ Dont let this happen again. We are begging you to please help us keep these horses safe. Please dont let Dannys death be in vain. (CWHF photo by Bruce Wilkins, Corolla NC, April 2019)$

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Once, just once I would like to see a post from any and all home rental companies on the Outer Banks indicating they will do their part to protect the Wild Horses. I have been vacationing on the Outer Banks for several years and trust me, in my experience I have seen information as it relates to the Wild Horse Tours, but I do not recall seeing any reminders or even a page about what not to do if you are on the beach and encounter the horses, much less about feeding them. In my opinion it’s time for the home owners and rental companies to step up and make a concerted effort to educate the weekly tenants about the horses! It’s not rocket science, don’t feed the wild horses! Run wild and free Danny; and my sympathy to all of you who are so diligent in your efforts for those who live wild and free and those you rescue.

i hate to say it but they need to just stop allowing people on the beaches with them. i know that area would loose out on alot of money but these horses lives are at risk.

We don’t have adequate words. Devastated for you all, particularly when it was an unnecessary and preventable tragedy borne out of the selfish and reckless disregard for the life of a wild horse. Surely people know by now not to do this, and if they don’t, we’re at a loss how to communicate it more clearly. You’re in our prayers, dear friends.

Is it possible for more beach patrol or advertising to be put up to protect the horses. Hefty fines that go to your fund perhaps. I love this beach (driving safely) and these beautiful horses. This is the most memorable trip I’ve taken with my family. So sorry for this loss. 😢🙏🏻

I'm heart broken by the indifference and careless actions by some people. These beautiful creatures deserve to live wild and free. Thank you to all those who work so hard to care for them.

It is usually the people who don’t own horses or never owned a horse to understand what cannot be fed to wild horses. How can we educate them. At assateague we have fantastic signs. But for these visitors some type of education is needed. God protect all assateague ponies Maryland and Virginia

This make me sick. You do so much to care and protect the herd. I think it’s to the point that this beach should be closed to all but residents and tours. People shouldn’t be able to park on the beach and wander around the horses. It’s unfortunate but a few irresponsible people ruin it for all.

Being someone who grew up with a pony that loved apples and carrots, I had no idea they were dangerous to feed to horses. Thank you for posting. I have shared with friends who live near and visit beaches where wild horses roam.

I hate to say this but I think it is time that area is closed to rotten humans. Humans destroy everything. Poor baby.... thank you to all that tried so hard for Danny. RIP sweet boy.

I know all of your friends at Assateague Island send our condolences. What a horrible loss. We have the same struggles. 😢 Sending healing thoughts.

This makes me so damn angry...please find who did this and punish them to the fullest extent of the law! Or stop the vacationing in the wild horse area if people are going to be so damn ignorant

I am so sorry for his passing. People do not get it now matter how many times you put it out there. I am all for closing the beach to humans. That is the horses home, not ours. RIP Danny, run wild in the clouds

I am so tired of and saddened by people’s complete disregard for anything they don’t agree with. There is absolutely no reason to do anything other than watch the horses. Stop disrespecting them and their home by thinking you are allowed to do as you please when visiting.

Oh my heart .... I just don’t see why people can’t understand the importance of just letting these babies live their life, be free and have a safe place to roam, and just be here !!!! It saddens me to know that this poor baby, Danny died in such a way, because of the ignorance of those who just can’t get it !!!!! Leave them alone ... let them be free !!!! 🐴😢🐴

This is just awful and it could’ve been prevented! It’s time to shut down all areas so people can’t hurt these precious animals. Obviously reminding people of what not to do with these horses isn’t working and people just don’t care. Unless there can be 24 hour security in the areas and people can be slapped with serious fines there isn’t much else to do except allow the tour companies in with guided tours. People can’t be trusted with leaving these horses alone.

When will people learn?!? This is so very heartbreaking, for Danny, his Mom, and for you all who do so much to protect them. I will NEVER understand this, but we'll spend our annual 3 weeks in September doing what we can to keep these wonderful creatures safe! I am so very sorry for your loss...💔 Oh, and we have ZERO problem calling authorities, and will do!

The beach needs to be closed and available for paid / private tours. This keeps getting worse and worse. I have horses too! Imagine what his mom tried to do for him. Not understanding why he was thrashing and suffering. She needs to be checked and watched. I hope she’s ok. She just lost her heart. They are a family.

It is sad that people were ever allowed to build near the home of these gorgeous animals.

Does the CWHF have a one page flyer of "Do's and Dont's" that we homeowners could print and leave a copy displayed in our rental homes? Something that makes a strong statement like this post. I would be happy to put a copy on the fridge or in a plastic stand up frame.

This is becoming worse and worse. I wouldn't mind at all if you had to have a permit to go to an island. A permit that requires training for the holder. In order to protect our wildlife, I wouldn't even mind if it became illegal to go to them!! That's how bad it's getting.

I am heart broken. That billboard on 158 in Currituck that is facing the wrong way should be relocated to the access area to the 4WD for all to see when getting on the sand.

I feel like every rental property should be required to post a sign on the refrigerator telling vacationers to leave the horses alone.

I know it would be terribly inconvenient and people would complain, but at this point it seems like there should be a gate at the entrance, where a someone (similar to a park ranger at a state park) provides visitors with information, rules, and facts, and what can happen if they do not follow the rules.

This so so heartbreaking and preventable. Why cant people leave these beautiful animals alone so that we can all enjoy watching them. Thank yall for all the hard work and heartbreaking work you do for these wonderful animals. I commend all of of you.

How the hell many times do people need to be informed of this? STAY AWAY FROM THE HORSES. THEY ARE WILD ANIMALS AND YOU NEED TO RESPECT THIS!!

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Corolla Wild Horse Fund

5 days ago

It’s been a busy day with lots of phone calls and messages about horses, but thankfully nothing too serious. Have spoken with some of the nicest, most supportive folks tonight. The kind of emergency calls you don’t mind getting. ☺️ Thanks to everyone who is looking out for the horses’ well-being - we truly appreciate you!

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I got to see these two horses on 7/6. Absolutely made my day!! Used my zoom to get the picture.

There was 4 horse and 1 baby hanging out in front of our houses yesterday afternoon.

"It takes a village"....🥰

Amen

Thank you Currituck dispatch! I know you're working hard.

Loved seeing them all this week without to much idiocy...

Thanks for all your hard work to protect them.

I should do a story on the most common calls you get about horses during the summer.

Man. I wish they didn’t lay down to rest on their sides. Lol. We for sure thought one was gone. Told a police officer just Bc we couldn’t not. He said they get tired and hot. 😊 so, A more lively way to lay down would be nice. 😂😂

Thank you for your kind service to these wonderful horses. You also are fabulous about communicating and educating. I’m also glad these horses are having a better year the the assateague ponies (close to me) are having

Beautiful picture thank for everyone help.

Love them so much

Beautiful picture! Love seeing them! Is this Corr and North Star and Arturo? Thank you so much for sharing!❤️🐴❤️🐴

Lots of pony love out there to supply some balance. Good people caring, we can use more of that!

Yes please keep them safe....want to send a donation.

Love our horses and leave them alone!!!

Keep them safe!

Thank you for sharing such a positive day. So many good people out there trying to do the right thing.

Love seeing the photos 😍

Thank you!

Makes my heart happy that people are becoming more aware and supportive of protecting the horses. Takes a village to keep them wild and free 💜🐴

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Corolla Wild Horse Fund

1 week ago

Our store may be closed but you can still shop online! We are adding new merchandise regularly, and some special items are exclusively available for porch pickup! Check out our shop today - your patronage helps us continue our mission to protect and preserve the Corolla mustangs. 🐎

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I am not seeing the hat, pictured above, with embroidered horses in the store. Is that style available in the store and I’m just missing it? 💜

Do you ship I’m in NJ

Do you still have signs that can be placed at the houses on the 4x4 beach with the rules for keeping the horses safe?

Corolla Wild Horse Fund can you get things shipped to you?

Love love my hat

I just ordered the new short-sleeved T-shirt with the running horses and the lighthouse-so attractive!

Are there any summer Activities planned this summer?

Do you guys also have a possible Amazon Care page with a list of needs that folks can order from to donate?I’m asking in curiosity because I have the Appalachian Bear Rescue on there and was wondering if you guys have one as well? Thanks. If not maybe something worth looking into possibly? Take care. 🙂

I am interested in a specific color of the Official Corolla Wild Horse Fund ball cap but there's no option to choose any specific color. Are you able to order a specific color or do you just send whatever color is available? Thanks.

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Corolla Wild Horse Fund

1 week ago

Happy 4th of July! 🎆

Please celebrate responsibly and safely. We are on call 24/7 so do not hesitate to reach out if you see any issues or concerns with the horses. You can message us on Facebook or call county dispatch and they will contact us - 252-232-2216.

All good things are wild and free!

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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.😎

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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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Corolla Wild Horse Fund

2 weeks ago

Safety PSA for the day: There are at least 11 horses behind the dunes here that you can’t see. Even if you are 50ft away, you could be in serious danger should they all decide to come galloping down the beach. This is especially true if you’ve walked and don’t have a vehicle to get into. Please always be aware of your surroundings regardless of how far away from the horses you are, and do not stand at the base of the dunes. ... See MoreSee Less

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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.

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 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

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

When will people learn?

We’ve been to Carova beach a few times and love it. Always stay away from the horses and admire at distance. Went this past week. It was packed more than I’ve seen before. One day we found spot and horses were on dunes behind us. We set up our umbrella and chairs about 20ft in front of our Jeep by the water. My question is- is that ok and safe? Do you have any guidance on choosing and setting up safe spots? Others were near us. Horses didn’t come down. Also if they do come to the water, what should people do? Thanks!

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

Please people. Watch out for the horses and keep away from them.

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Corolla Wild Horse Fund

2 weeks ago

Just like babies of all species, foals sleep a lot! You’ll very often see them laying down on the beach just like this, and it’s usually not anything to be worried about. But, if you are concerned we always appreciate a call! Better safe than sorry. If you call county dispatch at 252-232-2216 they can immediately contact our herd manager to assess the situation. Thanks for always keeping an eye out for the horses! ... See MoreSee Less

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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 ❤️💕

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

She had me nervous yesterday! We saw her a few days in a row in the same spot

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?

Amanda Gallina Me freaking out last week at this same horse! 😂👍🏻

Keri Dubich 💖💖💖

Oh dear. I'd freak out if I saw this too. I'd for sure be calling for help. I'm glad he or she is just napping. For those like me who are unfamiliar lovers of these creatures, that would make my heart sink for sure!

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. Yes, if I saw that I probably would have freaked out. Thank you for explanation.

Who doesn't like laying on the beach on a hot summer day lol.

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Corolla Wild Horse Fund

2 weeks ago

It was a stormy afternoon, but the rain and cooler temps were a welcome relief for the horses. It’s been in the 90s during the heat of the day. 🥵 Even caught a rainbow out over the ocean! ... See MoreSee Less

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The horses are always calming to me.

Great captures!

The heat has been oppressive in Western New York also it's been in the nineties praying it will be a little cooler for the horses keep safe and be well!

the Horses are so amazing! God ha Blessed us❤️

love the pics!

Awww, look at all of them together. So sweet!!!

Beautiful ❤️🐴❤️

Beautiful!!

Beautiful

Love your pictures ❤️

Beautiful pictures

Beautiful

Can't wait to get there!!

Do they tend to stay behind the dunes when it’s actually storming or is there no pattern, just wherever they happen to be when it hits? I would think their instincts would have them moving away from the water

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Beautiful pictures

Beautiful enjoy

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Vehicles should no longer be allowed on the beach. It is unnecessary and puts these beautiful beings at risk.

This was this morning.

There should be large signs at the ramp when you come on the beach posting large fines for interactions with horses

I love that he was taking care of himself in the ocean but hate that he ran in the opposite direction, all alone. ❤️🌺🍀🌟Does anyone know if he's banished from the tribe for good?

I watched a ton of kids this week running up to horses and petting the foals. Clearly they do not care about getting kicked. I work with domestic horses daily and still wouldn’t dare go up to a wild horse, too unpredictable. However! Man do I wish I was there to witness that fight for dominance and get pictures. I love traveling on the beach and getting photos of the horses

The only thing hard to watch about this if you know wild horse behavior is how close people still were IMO!!! Ugh. But otherwise simply gorgeous - even the hard parts. <3

Such powerful beings

GlD you warned me I can’t watch anything that hurts the horses! Thank

Oh he got his butt handed to him!! so amazing!!! it is what they do

We remind the Touristas all the time and get lots of ugly looks. I'm putting this number on speed dial..

Smart guy -cool off and get some salt water in his wounds

Guess it's a good thing they got that salt water, it does wonders for their wombs after a fight

Thank you so much for sharing! Keep them & yourselves safe! ❤️🐴❤️🐴❤️

Hope they will be safe 🐎

Melissa Kochel-Wunderlich might have sent wrong one last time.

Oh my yes it was hard to watch but thank you for posting

I try to stay more than 50' away from all horses! Best to look at all of them from a distance. They do not like me!!!

Beautiful horses.

Can’t they make a road behind the houses to keep them safer?

Joseph Lorenzen

Well maybe residents only otherwise how would we get to our homes?

Sherry Zoccoli

Great video

Why are cars allowed on the beach?

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Corolla Wild Horse Fund

3 weeks ago

A reminder to always be aware of your surroundings when driving on the beach. You never know what’s on the other side of the dune. Could be another vehicle, pedestrians, or a horse.

We’ve seen several instances lately where people were at the foot of the dunes trying to get photos and didn’t realize there were more horses just out of sight. That’s an easy way to get trampled...those horses came galloping over the dunes and the people were directly in their path.

Slow down and pay attention!Did your heart skip a beat when you saw this picture? Ours sure did. That’s Castano laying on the west side of the ramp at 17. If someone drove over the dune...we don’t even want imagine. 😳 Castano and family have been spending a lot of time on the dunes; today Castano was running around just over the ramp at 16. Please be careful as you’re driving around the 4x4, and be especially vigilant if you’re in this area of Swan Beach.

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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.

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3 weeks ago

We are really excited to tell you about a new project we've been working on for the past couple months. Part of our long term strategic planning includes charting all of the relationships among the wild horses, and creating a family tree that can be used to help us responsibly manage breeding and track family lines through many different generations.

The first step was to submit DNA samples (hair follicles) from all of the previously-wild mustangs at the rescue farm. After studying those results, we determined which wild horses to collect tissue samples from first. We had a good idea which family lines we would probably be able to chart easily so those are the horses we targeted. On Monday, we collected tissue from those ten horses (via dart) and the samples will be sent off early next week to be analyzed.

One of the stallions we chose to collect tissue from was Rambler, the father of Alma and Renzi. We are pretty sure that Rambler, Roamer, and Two Sox are all related, but we're not sure how. It's possible that Roamer and Rambler are brothers, and Two Sox was their father. Or maybe Roamer is Rambler's father. We will know for sure once Rambler's DNA results come back, since we already have both Roamer's and Two Sox's on file.

Once we establish these relationships, we can then collect tissue samples from the rest of the horses in Rambler's harem and determine all the relationships - aunts, sisters, moms, etc. These types of relationships have been tracked by CWHF for many years, based on observations. But, stallions with foals aren't always necessarily the father of that foal, and often there are other stallions in and out of the harem throughout the year. The DNA samples will allow us to determine without a doubt exactly what the family line looks like.

Our goal is to collect tissue samples from every wild horse in the herd. We're working on a genetic study sponsorship program where supporters will get a photograph of their chosen horse, quarterly updates on our findings, and a final report at the end of the study. In the meantime, if you'd like to help us get these first 10 samples to the lab at Texas A&M we would really appreciate it! It costs $45 to run each sample, which is certainly a reasonable price for such valuable information but it adds up quickly.

You can donate by clicking the button on this post (we receive 100% of the proceeds donated through Facebook) or you can make a one-time donation on our website: www.corollawildhorses.com/support-corolla-wild-horse-fund/

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What a wonderful project!! Donated and would love to know outcomes. Thanks for all the loving care you provide these amazing creatures. ❤️🐴❤️

Those 3 are absolutely stunning ❤️

Today they were on the beach and gorgeous! About 25 total out there.

Kinda cool but you end up taking away some of the mystery of the horses by doing that. Your intentions are wonderful but I would rather donate more money for vet services then do that. We are friends but as the old saying goes “ If it ain’t broke then don’t try to fix it.” So let’s work on a fund to pay vet bills. I‘m in on that. Obviously I don’t like the DNA project. You can get that when they take a shit. LOL. Take care.

We will be getting on to sponsor soon! My family loved getting to drive on the beach and just happened to see a lot! We are getting this picture I took printed ❤️

Donated!! I want to sponsor Gus when his time comes!! Please please! I know he is new to the herd and it would be fantastic to see his family from the beginning! I love genealogy!! This is amazing!!

We have the last foal by Croatoan, Bloody Knife. If we can be of any assistance please let us know.

Who is this handsome guy? Got this shot last Thursday when we were up there. He fascinated me with how he was by himself and walked right under our canopy and never batted an eye. Just kept walking the same straight path through everybody’s beach set ups. 😂

This is absolutely fascinating to me. Thoroughbred pedigrees have been an obsession of mine since I was a kid, so seeing a wild herd mapped at home is so amazing. Great job!!

I gave 50.00 last month at the office if they have my number on file you can run another 25.00 so it would be a total of 75.00

DNA will be interesting I DNA Dogs..you might be surprised..I know of locals many moons back that dropped off a barn of QTR Horses in the mix down there.

SaltRiverWildHorseManagementGroup this would be a great idea for the Salt River Wild horses❤️🐴

Do you ever bring in maybe a Banker pony or Assateague etc to diversify the bloodlines? Or is it not necessary? Or not a good idea?

Cheryl Flanagan maybe your program can help. These horses are where I grew up. They are still wild and if we help we can make sure they stay wild and not compromised. It might help

how are you guys going to get tissue/dna samples? Dart the horses?

Loving this new project!! All of them are beautiful and wonderful to still be a part of the island! Will be fascinating to hear more about their heritage!🐎🐎🐎

Sounds like a huge undertaking! And so impressive! ❤️

Two Socks was such a gorgeous horse!😥

They are all gorgeous but Roamer was a favorite of mine. I think this is fascinating and can’t wait to hear the results!

I love this amazing project! It'll be so interesting to read the the family tree. I find genealogy so intriguing. I would love to sponsor Taco, this sweet guy is in my yard most every day.

I would love to participate in this. I had adopted a couple of the horses in the 90’s and never knew what happened to them afterwards. I know the mare Corizon would have needed extra care due to locked stifle. She was at the lighthouse in a pin ( i saw her there) for a little bit but I don’t know what happened to her after that. I do know she had another baby while there. I also adopted her first foal Luna. They are featured in the documentary you can buy in the gift shop.

Wonderful idea. I do see a Soap opera forming though 😁

That’s a very cool project!

This so so neat!!! Can’t wait to see the results!

This is so Important for the Herd and This is Awesome to see who is related to who. Look foward to hearing more.

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3 weeks ago

If you’re in town and want to do a little shopping, consider our web store and new porch pick-up program. We’re adding new merchandise regularly, and some items are exclusively available for porch pick-up only. Do a little retail therapy and help the horses too!

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CWHF merchandise is the ONLY wild horse merchandise on the OBX where the proceeds go to managing and caring for the horses, wild and on the rescue farm. Don't buy horse merch anywhere else because it doesn't help the horses. At CWHF your purchase makes a difference.

Was just there last week and me & my friend purchased a bunch of stuff. Got me a new hat and love it! Thank you! 🐴❤️

Is the store itself open or only online ordering? We will be in Carova the next cpl weeks and would like to stop in if you’re open 😊

No extended size Ts? 😕

Paypal please

what a great ideal....

It works wonderfully well!

I did this last week. I ❤️ my shirt 😊🐴

Can you ship?

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3 weeks ago

Happy Father’s Day!

Today we celebrate the horse dads on the beach who take such good care of their foals, ensuring a healthy future for the whole Corolla herd!

We also want to take a minute to say thanks to our own dads and dad-figures who never complain when we’re 6 hours late getting home because a horse got sick, are there for us when we need a shoulder to vent or cry on, will pick up a weed wacker or a pitch fork without complaint, and turn a blind eye when “just one more” dog/cat/horse/chicken shows up in the yard. 😉 We love you!

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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!!!

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Corolla Wild Horse Fund

3 weeks ago

We all love foals! They are cute, and fun to watch, and most importantly, the future of the Corolla herd. Unfortunately, they also attract a lot of attention that can quickly become very unsafe.

Yesterday afternoon we received a call about a distressed foal, and responded immediately along with law enforcement. Sebastian was separated from his mom by a fence (she could easily get over, he could not) and got surrounded by onlookers and panicked. In the end, mom and foal were reunited and everything was ok but it could have ended much differently. Someone could have been hurt by the protective parents, the foal could have been stressed to the point of shock, dehydration, or heat exhaustion, or he could have been injured as he ran blindly around trying to get back to his mom and away from the crowds. Based on the behavior we've been observing lately this is probably not an isolated incident and we are just very lucky that someone (horse or human) hasn't been hurt.

We are begging everyone to please give all the horses, but especially the families with foals, plenty of space. Our staff and the county deputies watch as closely as we can but we can't cover all 7500 acres of the 4x4 at every minute of the day and night. Please do not hover around foals. Take your photo and move on. Remember that 50ft is the minimum distance that must be maintained but foals need even more distance.

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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!!

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4 weeks ago

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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!!

Is this the same one? They were in our front yard. And yes photo was take at the appropriate distance.

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! 💕

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4 weeks ago

We had a rainy start to the week! The horses appreciate that kind of weather more than the humans do. It’s cooler and there are less bugs. But everyone was happy to see the sun come back out yesterday! 🏖

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Beautiful thank you for sharing for us who only get there once a year off season when it’s quiet and peaceful for the horses

Beautiful!!

Marian Featherstone Shultz

Beautiful! You're so blessed to see these horses on a daily basis❤

Melinda Robinson

They're so beautiful!!

What’s happened to the videos?

All looking fat and sassy on that abundance of rich green vegetation from the extra rain fall . Awesome 🌴

Great photos. Thanks for sharing

Oh they’re gorgeous! Thank you so much for sharing! ❤️🐴❤️🐴

Beautiful!

I miss the videos too! How are all the babies doing?

Wow that’s a lot of water! They are beautiful!

Beautiful shots - love these horses!

We saw these guys yesterday...so cute!! When is the best time to catch them by the water?

Enjoyed your pictures.. thanks for sharing.

Beautiful pictures

They’re so beautiful!

So beautiful.

Love these horses! Can't wait till we're there in October!!

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Beautiful!

I love seeing these wild horses

We will be visiting that area in September. Can you please let us know which (if any) of the wild horse tours that you recommend? We have been there several times but have never been lucky enough to see them and didn’t want to be “those people” who drove all over people’s property trying to find them. So we thought we would do one of the tours this time!

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4 weeks ago

Everyone be safe out there today! Not the best week for a vacation if you’re here for the surf and sun but there are lots of other things to do on the Outer Banks! Go explore the rest of the area and keep yourselves and our first responders out of that angry ocean. 🌊🐎

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Currituck Outer Banks any suggestions?? 😁

Following for suggestions... can’t seem to find much open with COVID restrictions.

Following. Do the horses tend to stay up in the dunes when weather is like this?

Got my shirts yesterday . They are awesome .

We’ll start! Take a hike through the Currituck Banks National Estuarine Research Reserve! There’s a boardwalk to the sound and maintained trails. All kinds of wildlife calls the area home and you may even catch a glimpse of the horses if you’re lucky. deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/coastal-management/nc-coastal-reserve/reserve-sites/currituck-banks-re...

You can shop our store online and do porch pickup: www.corollawildhorses.com/announcement-of-new-program-porch-pick-up/

Visit Whalehead

Take a long drive to visit the lighthouses in our area Currituck Beach Bodie Island Cape Hatteras Ocracoke

Put together a treasure chest for kids...play beads, gold foil covered chocolate coins , shells etc. Figure a place outside (if weather permits). Then make up clues to find the treasure. We actually started the first clue in a bottle we stuck at the edge of the water....but not good idea today. Also by some of the clues we would put plastic swords or bandannas. We also buried a clue by Black Beards grave that we made.

Grab a book, a sweatshirt, a comfy chair and settle in on a covered porch for a bit of a read or a doze.

Yes please be careful! This was taken on the 4x4/wild horse beach when Tropical Storm Arthur went through in May. Water was to the dunes! Please Stay Safe!

Or go to the beach, lounge and enjoy the sun and the sound of the surf. Just be smart and don’t go swimming 💕

The Elizabethan Gardens are open! Take an umbrella and stroll the beautiful grounds. Hydrangeas are blooming! Their gift shop is great and also open. Worth the drive from Corolla and you can walk the Manteo waterfront while you’re at it.

Graveyard of the Atlantic museum.

Drive across the new Basnight Bridge to Hatteras Island - see the wind surfers in Salvo on the sound. Have lunch on the Sound in Rodanthe!

The grounds of the Currituck Beach Lighthouse are also open! No climbing yet but there’s still tons to see and lots to learn. Then take a stroll through the historic Corolla Village.

Amanda Christian are you there this week

Ashlee Mohn this thread has some suggestions for things to do. Hope the weather gets better for you all 😘

Go to Trio and stock up on cheese. Seagreen Gallery to find the rabbits and chickens and other cool stuff. Visit as many other locally owned specialty stores as possible. Wait for the tide to drop and go ocean's bounty hunting. Paint ceramics. Check out the aquarium, walk around Manteo waterfront. Pending conditions, take a flight around OBX. Eat, eat, eat.

On the mainland, Sanctuary Vineyards is open. So is Weeping Radish Farm Brewery. 🍷🥪🍺

Northern Outer Banks Brewing Company just posted they are open today from 12-6. They have covered, outdoor seating!

Just checked and the NC Aquarium was still showing closed on June 10th. Its a great place to visit (when open) on a rainy day with the kids.

Great advice.

Visit the lighthouses of the OBX. Start at the Currituck light house and head down to see Bodie light house south of Nags Head and on to the Cape Hatteras light house. You can take the ferry over to Occracoke, but check the ferry schedules and know that just hitting the first three will take several hours of driving.

Go visit the sand dunes, unless its raining hard. My kid love going on a day when its not hot or sunny.....https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/

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4 weeks ago

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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

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1 month ago

Sebastian checking in for your daily dose of cute! 😍

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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

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Corolla Wild Horse Fund

1 month ago

We post a lot of pictures of horses on the beach because let’s be real, who doesn’t love seeing pictures of horses on the beach? But the Corollas actually spend the majority of their time behind the dunes where the food is. This time of year everyone is eating their fill of all the yummy green stuff they can find! 🍴🌾 ... See MoreSee Less

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That’s why they stay so fat , healthy and happy . They majority have a good body weight and glossy coat . Nice healthy herd animals means good genes and lots more babies to continue the line . Awesome 🌴

Thanks for sharing, so nice to see something beautiful during these horrible days of devastation and destruction.

Thank you so much for sharing these beautiful horses! I was there a few weeks ago...but due to bad weather I didn’t see them all of them like I normally do! I was grateful to see Corr, North Star & Arturo! Thank you again! Wishing all of you a Wonderful Evening! ❤️🐴❤️🐴❤️

Some of my beauties.

I love seeing them anywhere. Wild and free.

Beautiful 😍

Beautiful horses on beach or back in dunes love these horses, sorry I missed seeing them w/my friends I usually visit with memorial Day week, they got to visit & see horses & Betty Lane

Thank you for the beautiful pictures! Can’t wait to be back to see the horses!

I really do love seeing all the pics you post and reading about the horses. Thank you so very much for all you do and sharing it with us!❤️

Breathtaking

We spent lunch together with these guys yesterday!♥️♥️♥️

They look so sleek and well fed!!

Beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

I love all the pictures! Thanks for sharing.

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Beautiful

Oh wow!! Look at all that green!! When driving down the beach you wouldn’t know that is all back there.

We went on a great tour yesterday. Highly recommend “Wild Horse Adventures”. We saw plenty of beautiful horses, a baby fox and a water snake.

Rebecca Eisenhauer for Tory.

Thank you so much for sharing these pictures! Two of my very most favorite things in the world are horses and the ocean! I look for your post every day and they bring me such joy!

Beautiful 💜🐴

Beautiful !

BEAUTIFUL!!! Keep sending 😍

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Corolla Wild Horse Fund

1 month ago

These stallions were fighting last weekend, battling for territory, hierarchy, and mares. They spent hours chasing each other up and down about a mile of the beach strand; their endurance is astonishing. Be mindful if you’re visiting - another example of why it’s so important to give them their space!

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Magnificent creatures. When we first bought our house in Whalehead one gave birth in our carport❤️

I’ve got pictures one time of 2 of them battling.

We’ve been to OBX three times. Have taken a tour all 3 times. Magnificent creatures. We never saw them on the beach, so the pictures that have been posted lately are amazing. Please keep your distance for their sake and for yours.

Every animal fights for a top spot. You may not see if or hear it but it happens. Animals know the language without even making a noise. Even fish in a fish tank fight for territory. It is amazing how God made it all.

All calm this past Saturday. Baby laying down.

We have been the last 4 years in a row and this showed up in my memories from two years ago today!! We were driving on the beach and saw this happen right in front of us!

They are so beautiful and strong. People who dare to approach these animals need to witness their brute strength first hand. They need to see pictures of what these animals are capable of, to each other and to others who have not been so fortunate. Their kick is powerful, their teeth are huge and they can easily cause irreparable damage. Please, please, PLEASE people, don’t take chances with them by getting so close. A domesticated animal can sometimes be hard to second guess but a wild animal is just a gamble all the way around. Don’t think it can’t happen to you because in a split second they can react to a situation they do not like. They can move way faster than you can. Take pictures from a distance, enjoy them from a safe distance. Take care of the horses and yourself.

Look at this poor deformed fellow. He needs help. Lol

I saw these horses in 2018 for the first time , they are amazing to watch . Would love to go back and see them again . It was so worth it !

Seems 2020 is bringing out the call of the wild even in these ocean beauties!!

It's their beach. They struggle to survive there, when it's not so attractive to us humans. For instance, hurricanes, nor'easters, bitter winters. It's kind of sad that, far too often their hardest struggle is tourists season. For months, they miraculously survive the worst Mother Nature has to offer, only to have to endure us and those who continue to torment them during the months when they have earned the right to enjoy their habitat and do what horses do. We all love the Outer Banks and the way we feel when we are there. Let's stop being selfish and not contribute to more of it disappearing, until it no longer resembles all the things we love about it. Sorry for the rant. Please let the horses be. Give them their space. They shouldn't have to trip over people and vehicles to get to where they need to go. All because we LOVE them so much. Again, sorry for the rant. 😞

That’s so sad. I hate that they fight each other 😢

They were fighting when we were there and the trucks did not stop or get out of the way! Stupid people!

I hate to see the fighting but understand the hierarchy. They're beautiful even in their fighting.

Great pics and outstanding example of why you do not want to annoy wild horses.

Beautiful pictures of the most beautiful animal in the world.

We were in the middle of it, nervous for our dogs and stayed on high alert!

Always great fun they don’t wear metal horseshoes like domesticated horses or there would be some injuries

Yep. Never know when they might be headed your way.

Looks like a younger stallion challenging an older one

In there natural habitat. They should be observed from a far. Cherished. An left to themselves. Magnificent creatures!!

The lighter weight one seems to be the offspring of the heavier one. Black isn't very common in these herds, is it?

This is EXACTLY why ppl need to listen to warnings...these are large, aggressive animals imagine if this was a person 1 was attacking

Are they still running the horse tours with the restrictions of covid?

Have watch this play out a number of times at Corolla. The looser ends up hanging his head and leaving. I’ve never seen a serious injury.

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