OUR MISSION
To protect, conserve, and responsibly manage the herd of Corolla wild horses (Bankers) roaming freely on the northernmost Currituck Outer Banks, and to promote the continued preservation of this land as a permanent sanctuary for horses designated as the State Horse and defined as a cultural treasure by the state of North Carolina.
TAMING THE COROLLA HERD’S HISTORY WITH DNA TRACING
CWHF Community Cares Partner is how we acknowledge, highlight, and thank local businesses and individuals who embrace the CWHF, our mission and support us diligently. These partnerships are vital to our cause. Together we create shared visions and projects benefiting the horses. We offer goodwill and support to each other while working together to keep our beloved Banker mustangs wild and free.
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Wow, this is very cool!
Here’s the story of Betsy Dowdy and her Banker mare Bess: www.facebook.com/share/18FGPqUyRz/?mibextid=wwXIfr
(If you’ve ever wondered why our farm is called the Betsy Dowdy Equine Center, read that 👆🏻!)
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We snapped this great photo of Finola earlier today and were excited to post it and say “happy first day of Spring!” but then realized that was yesterday. 🤪 So…happy second day of Spring! 🌸
We may sound like a broken record, but we can’t emphasize it enough - please give these new foals and their families plenty of space. When this group was out in a more public area on Wednesday it was a bit of
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Announcing the first foal of 2025 - a filly we’ve named Finola. She was born on St Patrick's Day weekend so we figured she needed a good Irish name. 🍀
We know that new foals are very exciting and everyone wants to catch a glimpse of them but we are once again reminding everyone to please give them plenty of space and privacy. If we could, we would avoid posting anything for as long as possible so
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Thanks for the great story on our DNA project, WAVY TV 10! 🧬🔬🐎
Taming the herd’s history: A look at DNA tracing the Corolla wild horses
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COROLLA, N.C. (WAVY) — Along a stretch of North Carolina’s coast on the shores of Corolla, visitors will find a wild tale that has stood the test of time. “What makes these horses speci…10 CommentsComment on Facebook
It’s getting to be that time of year again - foaling season! 🌸 The first foal of 2025 hasn’t been born yet (that we know of) and we are all anxiously awaiting that first sighting.
There’s been a lot of talk lately about who in the herd may be pregnant, but there is no way to know for absolute certain until the foal hits the ground. These photos are good examples of why we don’t speculate. None o
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Only a few days left to enter for a chance to have your photo featured in next year's calendar!
Contest is open to amateur photographers with photos of the wild Banker horses in Corolla. Please keep in mind that high resolution, horizontal photos work best for print.
Visit the link below for details and the submission form.
www.corollawildhorses.com/calendarcontest/
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This week marks the three-year anniversary of Brio's rescue. He was found alone and in distress when he was seven months old. While normally a colt that age should be able to survive without its mother, Brio was not displaying typical behavior nor did he seem physically sound. Under the direction of our veterinarian we caught Brio and brought him to our farm on the mainland, where he was diagnosed
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One of the projects we’re working on at the farm right now is taking measurements of all the horses so that we can begin to put together a breed standard for the Corolla Bankers.
A breed standard defines how the ideal individual should look and behave. It identifies the acceptable size range, colors, how the animal should move, conformation, and temperament just to name a few things. With these m
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Remembering Amadeo, who passed away five years ago today.
Amadeo was rescued in 2013 after being pushed into the ocean by a rival stallion and nearly drowning, and then spent the last years of his life at our farm. Amadeo was already blind in one eye when he was rescued and lost sight in his other eye not long after. But despite being completely blind he became one of our best outreach horses and
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We call Brio “the mole” because one of his favorite pastimes is digging holes in his pasture. 😂😵💫 We got a big load of sand for the driveway a couple weeks ago and it’s been great enrichment for him. What kid doesn’t love playing in a big pile of dirt, right?
Sponsor Brio and help us continue providing the best care and training to the horses at the rescue farm: www.corollawildhorses.com/horse
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What’s for lunch? 🍽️ The horses are seasonal grazers - they eat different things at different times of the year. March is a transitional month and the pickings are a bit slim, but that’s as nature intended. It’s important that the horses go into spring on the leaner side so that all the new, green grass doesn’t cause serious health issues for them. The Banker horses are well-adapted to this envir
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Wise words from our friends down south. Please join us both in our commitment to protect these special horses and ensure their survival here in North Carolina for many generations to come.It’s National Horse Protection Day!
Our local wild horses are a direct link to our past, representing the strength and endurance of our ancestors. That they have adapted and been able to survive in such a harsh
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Some photos of the wild horses taken today. ☀️
Our staff monitors the horses seven days a week and collects all kinds of data that we can then use to help us best manage the herd. Every time a horse is seen we record latitude and longitude coordinates, weather conditions, notable behaviors, associations (other horses they’re with), and more. Photos are also taken. From this we can track movement,
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Sunshine was rescued in 2015 to treat a very bad abscess on her hip. She is healthy and happy now, and lives on a beautiful farm in Virginia with fellow Banker horse Mateo and a miniature donkey. Our friends at Middleton Clay Project have done a limited run of this very special pot to celebrate Sunshine. Each one is unique, and infused with Sunshine’s hair. Supplies are limited so get yours today!
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What a difference a week makes! From 6+ inches of snow and ice to sunny and 70° - hopefully a sign that spring is right around the corner. Jasmine, Blossom, and Louie were soaking up the warmth earlier this afternoon. ☀️
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We have received some great entries so far for the 2026 Calendar Photo Contest! There are just over two weeks left to enter for a chance to have your photo featured in next year's calendar.
Contest is open to amateur photographers with photos of the wild Banker horses in Corolla. Please keep in mind that higher resolution, horizontal photos work best for print.
Visit the link below for details and
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Well, it’s snowing again. 😵💫
(Pictured - CWHF farm in Grandy, NC on the Currituck mainland)
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Less than a month left to enter for a chance to have your photo featured in next year's CWHF calendar!
Contest is open to amateur photographers with photos of the wild Banker horses in Corolla. Please keep in mind that higher resolution photos work best for print.
Visit the link below for details and the submission form. Best of luck to all!
www.corollawildhorses.com/calendarcontest/
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The results are in! Congratulations to the lucky winner of our 2025 Valentine’s Day Raffle - Peggy from Ohio! 🎉
We would like to sincerely thank all who participated in making this raffle a huge success with over 1,300 tickets sold! All proceeds benefit the horses and your support is greatly appreciated and really makes an impact.
Also, a big thank you to our friends Middleton Clay Project for t
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