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Another Corolla wild horse was laid to rest on Monday after nearly 40 years of roaming.

A Corolla wild horse turned into a Pegasus on Tuesday, gaining its wings after its death and leaving a rainbow in its wake.

COROLLA, N.C. (WAVY) — A new Corolla foal was born and joined the Corolla herd. A colt named Ember was born the first week of July and is a healthy foal, according to Corolla Wild Horse Fund. He was born the first week of July and at a month old is a big, healthy foal […]

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COROLLA, N.C. (WAVY) — Two people face charges after a wild stallion was hit by a side-by-side UTV, or utility task vehicle, on the Outer Banks over the weekend. The horse had to be euthanized. The Corolla Wild Horse Fund calls it a major loss for the herd that could be felt for generations to […]

A driver has been arrested in connection with the death of a horse on Friday in Corolla, according to the Corolla Wild Horse Fund.

On Tuesday, June 11, Junior the wild horse was euthanized due to severe colic.

The Corolla Wild Horse Fund announced on Tuesday the herd’s newest foal, a filly named Elsa, had to be humanely euthanized.

The Corolla Wild Horse Fund has officially announced the birth of yet another foal, Eowyn.

Ezra is the third foal born into the herd of wild horses in Corolla on the Outer Banks of North Carolina this year.

COROLLA, N.C. (WAVY) — It is a win for wild horse conservation as herd managers along the Outer Banks celebrate a new pony. The newborn, Eros, is a Banker Horse, a critically endangered species with only about 300 left in the world, according to Meg Puckett with the Corolla Wild Horse Fund. They have to […]

Eros, named for the Greek god of love, was born right before Valentine’s Day.

Some things that are in our control are affecting the horses, and it could leave a lasting impact on the herd for years to come. 

An official report from the Corolla Wild Horse Fund states that one of their wild mares, Cora Mae, was struck by a vehicle over the weekend.

The wild horses are a big staple on the Outer Banks, but preserving their environment is getting harder and harder each year.

According to a Facebook post, the Corolla Wild Horse Fund received a call that a horse had not moved for some time and was not putting any pressure on its front left leg.

COROLLA, N.C. (WAVY) – Do not touch the horses. That’s the warning from wildlife officials who manage the wild herd in Corolla. A recent photo on social media showed a family touching the animals while vacationing on the beach. That’s a big no-no. North Carolina law mandates you stay at least 50 feet from any […]

The Fund relies upon open houses as their biggest fundraising efforts. This profit allows for them to keep their farm running.

According to a Facebook post from the organization, witnesses saw a stallion aggressively chasing Caroline Thursday night and trying to breed her.

In a Facebook post from the Corolla Wild Horse Fund, the organization assures everyone that the horses did not disappear but instead are just in areas where humans aren’t.

According to a Facebook post from the nonprofit, wild stallion Finn was euthanized Saturday after an irreparably broken hind leg.

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Many of the horses they’ve rescued have special dietary needs or medical conditions that require constant care. 

According to a Facebook post from the Corolla Wild Horse Fund, 6-week-old Ceres was euthanized due to a severe case of pythiosis. Ceres was in the same harem as another wild horse, June, who is currently being treated for the same infection at North Carolina State University.

According to a Facebook post, the newest foal, Ceres, is a filly and is about two days old.

The nonprofit has seen a spike in visitation over the last few years which has increased the amount of trash being accumulated around the county.

Former Corolla wild stallion, Sea King, was involved in an accident late Saturday night and needed his eye removed, as well as reconstruction surgery.

A Corolla foal who had just been born on March 25 died suddenly on Thursday afternoon.

The Corolla Wild Horse Fund is chirping with joy after the recent birth of its newest foal, Cricket.

GREENVILLE. N.C (WNCT) — We all know how majestic and beautiful the wild horses at Corolla are to see. Now, a documentary that has already won several awards, is allowing people to experience their beauty and history, too. “The Secret of Corolla” is the story about the wild colonial Spanish horses found on the Outer […]

The birth of the colt comes after his father died this past summer.

The Corolla Wild Horse Fund has taken in a young horse after he was found sick and alone.

COROLLA, N.C. (WAVY) — A stallion at the Corolla Wild Horse Fund who was in his mid-twenties was euthanized. According to a recent social media post from the nonprofit organization, the horse had been under close observation by staff for the last several months and it had become clear that the animal was approaching the […]

According to a Facebook post, the horse, Rabbit, was hit by a vehicle around 2:15 p.m. on January 1. The driver stayed on the scene and alerted police to the incident.

On Friday, the Corolla Wild Horse Fund in North Carolina announced the death an 8-year-old stallion.

Hurricane went into organ failure around 6 p.m. and it was determined that he had gone into heatstroke trying to get out of the wire.

On Sunday, the Corolla Wild Horse Fund in North Carolina announced the death of one of their oldest mares.

COROLLA, N.C. (WAVY) — The Corolla Wild Horse Fund has welcomed a new foal. The 8th foal named Brio is a little colt born Sunday night. In a post from the wild horse fund, officials say they got the call Monday morning after visitors found what looked like afterbirth in their driveway. A local vet […]

The Corolla Wild Horse Fund’s main goal is to protect and preserve the herds that roam the dunes of coastal North Carolina.

COROLLA, N.C. (WAVY) — The Corolla Wild Horse Fund in North Carolina just welcomed a new foal. Horse officials from the organization say Beatrice, a filly, was born on July 10. Her name is said to mean “bringer of joy.” In a Facebook post, officials say that early on she had difficulties nursing and bonding with […]

COROLLA, N.C. (WAVY) — A mother horse removed from the wild due to a year-long wound had to be euthanized in Corolla last week. According to the Corolla Wild Horse Fund, the horse named Lizzie was euthanized due to her deteriorating condition. The organization says it removed the horse from the wild earlier in June […]

A wild horse is lucky to be alive after a recent choking scare in Corolla.

The Corolla Wild Horse Fund is in need of help as vet bills mount for the treatment of Lizzie, a mother horse who had to be taken from colt for treatment of a year-old knee injury and subsequent infection.

A local conservation group is recognizing tour drivers for saving the lives of some of the area’s wild horses.

The Corolla Wild Horse Fund says it removed a horse from the wild on Saturday and separated her from her colt to treat a wound that’s been an issue for about a year.

If you didn’t know not to approach Corolla’s wild horses while at the beach in Currituck County, it’ll be hard to ignore new signage.

COROLLA, N.C. (WAVY) — The Corolla Wild Horse Fund just welcomed two new foals. Officials from the organization say Benjamin, a colt, was born on April 11 and Bridget, a filly, was born on April 23.  In a post on social media Monday, officials added that both foals are doing well with the guidance from […]

COROLLA, N.C. (WAVY) — The wild horses of the Currituck Outer Banks have welcomed a new foal. According to the Corolla Wild Horse Fund, a filly named Betsy was born recently, making her the third foal of 2021. Betsy, her mother M&M and her father Rocky, are all doing well, the horse fund posted on […]

COROLLA, N.C. (WAVY) — The wild horses in coastal North Carolina have been there for more than 500 years, but the Corolla Wild Horse Fund is continuing to educate those wanting to visit. The group first formed in 2001 after a deadly stretch between 1985 and 1996 where twenty horses were killed after being hit […]