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.
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Corolla Wild Horse Fund2025-08-05 12:13:092026-07-27 09:51:51Banker Stallion with StoryCWHF 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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Corolla Wild Horse Fund2025-04-11 10:45:242025-04-24 10:47:50Introducing Folly
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Corolla Wild Horse Fund2025-03-21 14:39:392025-03-26 14:44:56Announcing the first foal of 2025
One of Middleton Clay Project’s pots, made with Betty’s hair, has traveled all the way from Currituck to Madrid, Spain. How neat! 🤩
You can find pieces of pottery featuring some of our favorite Bankers on their website: www.middletonclayproject.com/shop/corolla-wild-horse-hair-pots/26, and also in our Corolla gift shop. We’re open Monday-Saturday from 10am-4pm.Over 500 years later and a little piece of our Spanish mustang decendents has come home. Corolla wild horse hair pot in Madrid. Pretty cool!!! Corolla Wild Horse Fund.
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We have some sad news to share this afternoon. On Monday morning Topnotch began to display signs of acute colic. Our veterinarian was close by and arrived at the farm within 15 minutes of Topnotch going down. Due to the severity of his symptoms and the rapid deterioration of his condition, we made the decision to euthanize him. A necropsy revealed testicular torsion that our veterinarian suspects may have been the result of cancer. Tissue samples have been sent to the lab for further testing.
Topnotch was in his 30s, well past the typical lifespan of a wild stallion. His sire was Croatoan, and his dam is remarkably still alive in the wild. Topnotch was a formidable stallion in his prime and had a large harem of mares for most of his adult life. As is common with wild stallions, he lost his mares several years ago to a younger rival and had been living as a bachelor until his relocation to our farm sanctuary in November 2025.
We have yet to verify any offspring of Topnotch’s, although mare Kitty Hawk does qualify as his daughter. She produced two colts that we’ve identified so far, one of which is still alive in the wild. Croatoan was a prolific stallion, so even if Topnotch did not produce many foals over the course of his life his genetics are still very well-represented in the wild herd.
You can read more about Topnotch’s relocation to our farm here:
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And posts about his time with us at the farm can be found at these links:
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Despite his quirks and the behavioral baggage he came with due to his habituation, Topnotch was an absolute joy to have on the farm. He was extremely charismatic, he had a great sense of humor, was wicked smart, and genuinely enjoyed engaging with people (on his own terms, of course!). While we wish that Topnotch could have remained in the wild for his entire life, it was truly an honor to care for him these last nine months. He’s buried on the farm next to Squirt and JW, overlooking the field where his mares from the old days - Virginia Dare, Bonita, Valentine, and Kitty Hawk, graze now.
A special acknowledgement goes out to our incredible staff and veterinary team who worked so hard to transition Topnotch into life on the farm, and who went above and beyond to accommodate his very special needs. He was loved beyond measure, and he knew it.
Fair winds and following seas, dearest Topnotch. 🩵
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Just a reminder, no open house today.Due to unforeseen circumstances we are unable to open the farm up for Mustang Mornings tomorrow. We’re sorry for any inconvenience or disappointment this may cause. Hope to be back to normal next week.
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Due to unforeseen circumstances we are unable to open the farm up for Mustang Mornings tomorrow. We’re sorry for any inconvenience or disappointment this may cause. Hope to be back to normal next week.
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These two bachelors got a liiiiiiiiittle too close to the black stallion's mares and foals! 💨
Horses are social animals and for the most part can be found in groups of at least two, though it's not abnormal to see stallions traveling alone.
Family groups consist of a stallion, the mares he's managed to win and keep, and any offspring they have. This is called a harem. Not every stallion has a harem; those who do are the strongest and most driven to breed. They have to fight to hold onto their mares and that takes a lot of work and energy (and so does breeding). Not every stallion is cut out for it.
The stallions who do not have mares often form bachelor groups. The bachelor pair in this photo consists of an older stallion and a three-year-old. Neither of them are in their prime breeding years, so they aren't seriously trying to steal any mares. They know they're no match for the black stallion, who has an established harem with two foals this year. That's why they're high-tailing it outta there rather than squaring up with him!
There's a point to these kinds of interactions, though. The youngster is getting experience challenging and sparring. As he grows and matures, one of these interactions may lead to him winning his first mare. He's also learning manners and decorum from the older stallions, and this is just as important as learning how to fight. It's a well-orchestrated dance that's been happening for many, many generations!
Healthy social dynamics are a crucially important part of an overall healthy herd. We can learn a lot by keeping our distance and watching the horses' natural behavior. That, in turn, can help us better manage them. How the horses interact with each other and their environment can guide us in making informed decisions about breed conservation, habitat preservation, and much more.
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We’ve made the decision to keep our museum and gift shop closed today, Friday July 24, so that our staff can stay off the roads and out of this weather. Please stay safe out there!
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Due to the forecasted weather, tomorrow’s event at Dowdy Park has been rescheduled to August 21. Hope to see you then! ☔️
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2027 calendars are in stock! We also have brand new postcards featuring both wild and rescued horses, along with lots of other unique, exclusive gifts, books, housewares, CWHF branded shirts and hats, and more!
It's a "Butts to the Wind" kind of day here on the Outer Banks and you know what that means - shopping! Avoid the traffic and order online now: www.corollawildhorses.com/cwhf-gift-shop/
All proceeds benefit CWHF!
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The forecast for tomorrow is looking ok for now, so the show will go on as planned! But if there’s any ⚡️⚡️⚡️ we will shut things down and clear the property, so just keep that in mind. Hope to see you there!
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Just a heads up, we are keeping a close eye on the weather next week. Right now there are storms in the forecast, and if there’s a chance of lightning we will cancel the event. But stay tuned - the weather can change in the blink of an eye! We’ll make a decision by Tuesday mid-day (if not before) and post an update here. ⛈️
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Isn’t this an incredible photo?? Wild and free! 🤩
Now that we’ve got your attention…
It’s going to be very hot the rest of today and all day tomorrow. On top of the extreme temps, the air quality is very poor too. Please give the horses plenty of space and don’t force them to move by putting unnecessary pressure on them.
And a reminder that if you are calling to report issues with the horses or people breaking the rules, please be ready to give a relatively precise location! House numbers are best, but mile markers work too. The main roads stretch the entire length of the 4x4, so saying the horse is on Ocean Pearl doesn’t narrow it down enough. This is important for all visitors to keep in mind, not just for horse emergencies but for human emergencies too.
Have a great weekend and be safe out there!
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Cheers, Whalehead Brewery Corolla NC! 🍻🐎Our July Charity of the Month is the Corolla Wild Horse Fund!
Round up your tab throughout the month to support the protection and preservation of Corolla’s wild horses. Then, join us Sunday, July 26, for an all-day Percent Day, when a portion of sales will be donated directly to the Corolla Wild Horse Fund.
Grab a beer, enjoy a pizza and help us give back to one of Corolla’s most treasured organizations!
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Just on the other side of the berm are the four mares and week-old foal in his harem. His first! We can’t confirm parentage (especially sires) without DNA testing, but he’s doing a great job taking care of them regardless. He’s a lovely young stallion - an exemplary member of this herd and of the Banker breed overall.
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We had such a fun time at the Outer Banks Swinging Mullets game earlier this month! Chris and Riptide threw out the first pitch, and then Riptide got to hang out for a while to visit with players and fans. Thanks to the team for having us! Visit their page for the rest of the season's schedule and get out to a game if you can! It really is a great way to spend a summer evening. ⚾️🐟
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Some of our rescued Banker ponies have been busy this summer showcasing how special this breed is!
In June our trainer Nora hosted a fun show at the Currituck County Rural Center and five Bankers attended - Uno, Ocean Pearl, Riptide, Porter, and June. Everyone had a great time and walked away with many well-deserved ribbons. June even won a handmade brush box for being “best groomed!” This week Ocean Pearl and her kiddo are representing CWHF and the Banker breed at the NC State 4-H Horse Show.
Outreach like this is such an important part of the work that we do, and we are so proud of our staff, the horses, and our 4H club members for being amazing ambassadors!
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Wise words from a dear friend of ours! And some familiar faces in the next to last photo. 💜
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Farm open house is going to be extra fun today! Mike and Jeff from Middleton Clay Project will be here firing pots from 10am-12pm, and they’re going to raffle off five them at noon. Tickets are $5 each and you must be present to win.
We’re ready to open the gates and welcome everyone!
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Tomorrow’s open house is going to be extra special! Middleton Clay Project will be here doing a live demonstration from 10-12, followed by a fundraiser raffle of five horsehair pots! Must be present to win, so make plans now to come spend the morning with us. More info ⬇️
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