03/13/2024
In a herd of only about 100 horses, every single individual matters.
The Bankers are a highly-threatened, critically endangered breed and the conservation of those rare and invaluable genetics are at the forefront of all the work that we do. Not only do we have to maintain a population of horses in the wild, we need to ensure that they are genetically healthy and will continue to thrive here for generations to come. We maintain individual files on each horse, and these records include identification photos, foaling history for mares, a log of injuries or illnesses, DNA, associations, and any other relevant management information. Each horse is assigned a registration number and kept track of from birth to death. Our staff is on the beach seven days a week observing the horses. They record latitude and longitude coordinates for tracking and habitat use purposes, behaviors like fighting, grazing, or breeding, weather conditions, and more.
The more we know about how these horses spend their days, the better equipped we will be to save them.
You can be a part of this important work by becoming a member today! There are lots of ways to get involved - learn more: https://www.corollawildhorses.com/support-corolla-wild-horse-fund/