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Thankful for the swift action of the eyewitness and officers. Truer words never spoken… If you see something, say something!
On July 29, the Currituck County Sheriff’s Office reported on the arrest in an incident that led to the euthanizing of a member of the Corolla Wild Horse Fund herd. Here is the information.
Heartbreaking news this morning… totally preventable.. we humans need to do better.. 😔
(Corolla Wild Horse Fund) At 11:30 p.m. on Friday, July 26, we received a 911 call that a horse who had been standing on the beach was struck by a vehicle. The incident was witnessed and reported b…
Community Information, Monday, 7/1/24:
Due to weather, all operations (beach valet and trolleys) and poolside activities have been canceled for today. We will keep you updated on Monday's Movie Night.
Hope to see everyone once this weather clears!
The Currituck Club
It is going to be extremely hot today. If you see horses on the beach it’s because they are trying to find relief from the heat and biting flies. Please do not crowd them, chase them, or harass them in any way. These rules apply at all times, but are especially important to remember today. Heat stress can lead to serious, potentially fatal health complications. Please be safe out there today! 🏖️
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Thankful for our US Coast Guard! Hope this pup was reunited with his family
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🚨Annual reminder🚨
As you come around the curves near the end of the paved road in Corolla you will pass multiple signs that say different variations of “stay away from the horses.” Right at the cattle guard there is a very large sign saying citations will be issued for infractions. There are more than 20 very large, permanent signs lining the dunes the entire 11 miles up, along with several scattered behind the dunes too. In addition to that there are yard signs everywhere. Probably at least a hundred of them, if not more.
It is literally impossible to miss one of these signs. Not a single person who drives or walks onto the beach can say they didn’t know the rules. It’s in your face before you even hit the sand. And despite all of that, what you see happening in the photo below (taken today) continues to occur. In fact, there is even a large sign just outside the frame of this photo.
Here are just a few reasons why this kind of behavior is a problem:
1. The dunes are an incredibly fragile, important part of our ecosystem. Walking on them damages years and years of work by locals to build them up and stabilize them. It destroys grass that’s been meticulously planted sprig by sprig. And it’s also private property. If you are walking on a dune that is not directly in front of a house you own or are renting, you are trespassing.
2. You do not know how many horses are on the other side of that dune. You could suddenly find yourself surrounded by ten horses with nowhere to go if they decide you’re a threat, if they spook, or if another stallion comes along and a fight breaks out. The people in this photo have put themselves and their children in great danger.
3. Today was hot and buggy. The horses have been miserable and doing their best to combat the biting flies and the heat. They are already uncomfortable and irritated, and these people are making things even worse for them.
4. Habituation can lead to horses being removed from the wild. Horses that become overly familiar with people can be very dangerous, especially if they’ve been fed. There’s an even greater risk of this happening to foals.
Last summer a group of local Currituck kids attending a day camp came to an open house at the farm. We were standing in the barn with Junior, who was rescued after nearly choking to death on an apple, talking about what the wild horse rules are and why they’re important. Nearly every child could name off a reason why people should keep their distance - feeding can make them sick, it can cause them to become aggressive, you could get kicked or bit, and on and on. After everyone else was finished one little girl raised her hand and said with an air of great finality, “Because the sign said not to.”
Because the sign said not to.
If you witness this kind of behavior, please immediately call the sheriff’s department at 252-453-3633. Even if a citation is not or can not be issued, sometimes being corrected by a deputy is enough to scare people into following the rules. They can also get in touch with us directly and quickly should we need to respond for the horses’ safety and wellbeing.
We are fast approaching Memorial Day weekend and the true start of the busy season. It’s absolutely critical that every person who is visiting the northern beaches this summer does everything in their power to keep the horses safe.
This endangered herd already faces so many natural challenges to their survival; preventable issues caused by human negligence should not play a factor in their lives. We want the horses to remain accessible so that people can come see them in their natural habitat, and in order for that to happen everyone needs to be responsible and respectful. Your actions have far-reaching consequences.
For more resources, please see the Community Wild Horse Toolkit on our website:
https://www.corollawildhorses.com/community-wild-horse-toolki
‼️ As the 2024 summer season rounds the corner, we thought this is great information to share.
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Such a tragic loss. Rest Easy Cora Mae
Around 7:30 this morning we received a call from a resident about a horse that had been struck by a vehicle. After arriving on the scene our veterinarian determined that the mare, named Cora Mae, had fractured her tibia in multiple places. She was humanely euthanized.
The driver of the vehicle also notified the sheriff’s department and a deputy was dispatched. Statements were taken and a report was filed, but please understand that this was truly a terrible accident and all parties involved are devastated. We ask that people please be respectful as all of us - including the driver of the vehicle - cope with this loss.
Cora Mae was in her teens, and one of the top producing mares on the beach. In recent years, she foaled Liberty, Valor, Riptide, Bravo, and Cosmos. She was an excellent mother and her offspring are all extremely well-bred. Cora’s loss will have a significant, lasting impact on the wild population.
There is some comfort in knowing that Liberty, Bravo, and Cosmos are still in the wild and will hopefully sire their own foals in the coming years. Riptide was removed from the wild in 2020 when he contracted pythiosis, and now lives on the CWHF farm on the mainland. At four years old, he is our best ambassador/outreach horse, has been started under saddle, and we have plans to potentially breed him next year. We sadly lost Valor in 2020 at the age of two due to an infected tendon sheath.
Cosmos turns a year old on September 15 and while this isn’t the way we like to see foals weaned, he is old enough to survive on his own. He is still with his dad Surfer who will take excellent care of him as long as they stick together. We will be keeping a very close eye on him and will intervene if it seems like he’s struggling, but as of right now we are hopeful that he will acclimate just fine.
We’d like to thank everyone who helped us take care of Cora Mae today. We are so grateful for the quick, compassionate response from our community, our staff, and our veterinarian.
You were a good girl, Cora Mae. Rest easy now. 💜
(Photo is of Cora and Valor, 2018)
www.corollawildhorses.org
Helpful information for beach conditions
MODERATE rip current risk continues at all beaches today from Duck to Ocracoke. Only experienced surf swimmers who know how to escape a rip current should enter the ocean. Never swim alone and always take flotation!
Sad news.. please, please, please… go slow and pay attention up on the 4x4. Most importantly, If there should ever be an accident call the sheriff so every effort can be made!! This shouldn’t have ended this way🙁
Yesterday morning we received a call about a horse that had not moved in some time, and was not bearing any weight on his front left leg. One of our staff went to the location and found 9-year-old stallion Thicket as reported. He was unable to put any weight on his leg and was unwilling to move. Our staff person also noticed pieces of a vehicle (shards of plastic from a turn signal, and pieces of plastic fender) on the road next to Thicket.
We immediately sent photos and video to our vet, and then reached out to the sheriff’s department. While we consulted with the vet, deputies went to the location and spoke with the people occupying nearby houses and examined the site of the incident. Unfortunately none of the houses had outdoor security cameras and no one witnessed anything the night before.
Meanwhile, under the direction of our vet, we made the decision to capture and remove Thicket from the wild to further assess what was obviously a very serious injury. He was sedated once inside the trailer to make the trip a bit easier for him, and taken to the CWHF farm on the mainland. Once there, he was given pain medication and an anti-inflammatory and put into a quiet stall with hay, water, and a fan. Today x-rays confirmed our fear - that Thicket had badly fractured his elbow. This was consistent with the trauma we suspected, as were multiple, significant lacerations on his shoulder and face. The height and location of these injuries were also consistent with a vehicle impact. Due to the severity of the injuries and concerns for his quality of life, we made the decision to euthanize Thicket.
We will probably never know who hit Thicket, or why they didn’t call 911 to report it so that we could have responded sooner. We hope that it was truly an accident; that it wasn’t due to alcohol or reckless driving. But to be honest, we keep asking ourselves what kind of person could hurt a horse that badly and then just leave them there to suffer?
Thicket was a young stallion in the prime of his life, and in the last year had obtained a harem of four mares. It takes a lot of strength, maturity, and good instincts to be a successful harem stallion. Not all of them are capable of it. We were so proud of him, and excited about the prospect of new foals. It’s a devastating loss for the herd, and heartbreaking for those of us who have watched Thicket grow up.
These horses face so many natural challenges that we can’t control, it’s critical that we don’t add to those challenges with things we can control. It is up to every person who sets foot on the 4x4 beach to be responsible, respectful, and law-abiding. Your actions have consequences that are more far-reaching than you’ve probably ever imagined. How many future generations of Banker horses died with Thicket today? We can’t afford to lose a single member of this endangered herd due to human irresponsibility.
Please slow down. Please do not feed or pet the horses. Please call 911 immediately if you witness horses in danger or distress.
Rest free, Thicket. 💔
www.corollawildhorses.org
Know before you go.😊
Know before you go. If you plan to visit, please remember that you should park perpendicular from the travel lanes on the beach. This helps drivers know that you are parked.
When parking, also consider whether you have left space for emergency vehicles to get between your group and the next group. In an emergency situation, fire, police, EMS, and ocean rescue may need to move between the dune line and the water line based on beach and traffic conditions.
As the holiday weekend begins, please read..
As we head into the busiest week of the season, we’d like to take a minute to remind everyone to please celebrate safely and be respectful of the horses, other wildlife, and the beach.
Remember to stay 50ft away from the horses at all times - no petting, feeding, or otherwise harassing them. It’s going to be hot this weekend; horses on the beach are trying to keep cool and crowding them can cause undue, dangerous stress. If you notice unlawful behavior or horses in distress, please call the Currituck County non-emergency line at 252-453-3633 so that a deputy can be dispatched and our staff can be notified.
Before you hit the beach, take a minute to familiarize yourself with the regulations that are in place to keep all of us safe:
🚙 Beach driving: https://currituckcountync.gov/beach-parking/
🐴 Wild horse ordinance:https://www.corollawildhorses.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/wild-horse-ordinance.pdf
🏖️ Beach conditions and safety information: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/674010b6e3c14ccc842bf07ddcdc730d
🎆 And finally, head over to Whalehead in Historic Corolla for their Independence Day Celebration to see an amazing (and safe!) fireworks display: https://www.visitcurrituck.com/events/independence-day-celebration/
Photo: Kip Tabb
Absolutely heartbreaking.. 😔 If a horse can break another horses neck, imagine what they can do to you? Keep your distance and remember… they are wild! Rest in sweetest peace Caroline!❤️
We are sad to report tonight the death of 12 year old wild mare Caroline.
Around 5pm this evening witnesses observed a stallion aggressively chasing her and trying to breed her, and then saw her fall to the ground and die nearly instantaneously. Our veterinarian performed a field necropsy and found that Caroline’s neck had been broken. No abnormalities or injuries were found internally. Blood was taken and will be processed but we do not anticipate finding any abnormalities there either. Her injury was in line with the behavior reported and while it is a devastating loss, it was the result of natural wild horse behavior.
Caroline’s death should serve as yet another reminder of just how truly wild and dangerous these horses are - especially when hormones are involved.
If you’ve posted or shared photos of Caroline’s body, we ask that you take them down and share this post instead. We’d like to get the correct information out, and Caroline, our staff, and the people who so generously helped us tonight deserve the respect. Thank you.
www.corollawildhorses.org
Just an example of why you need to keep your distance.. when stallions are fighting it doesn’t matter who or what is around them.. they only see each other.. steer clear and keep your distance!
This week at Currituck Club
It may still be cold, but things are heating up here at The Currituck Club! Take a look at the upcoming 2023 activities. Summer will be here before you know it! Our calendar is now live and bookings are available for the 2023 season.
Please keep your eyes open. And if you see this dog call don’t chase! I don’t know them just helping to spread the information and help them find their pup!
As sad as it may be, the horses do get injured or become sick and we are so grateful that we have the Corolla Wild Horse Fund to watch over the herd!
Week of 8/1
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Week of June 27-July1
If you see something.. say something!! Keep your distance, ( 50 feet or more) do not feed or approach, and help protect her by reporting people who don’t adhere to the laws. If you love these horses, as much as we do, you do what is best for them… leave them alone so they can stay on the beach!❤️
We’ve been getting a ton of calls about two year old mare Alma - hopefully this post will help answer some questions and spread the word about what everyone can do to help us ensure she stays safe, healthy, and wild.
Of particular note, as you can see from the photo Alma has wounds on both sides of her face, probably from being bit. Our vet has been consulted and has advised that they are clean and healing well, and not anything to be too worried about. We will continue to remain in close contact with our vet but there is no reason at this point to be concerned for Alma’s physical well-being.
Earlier this spring, Alma was pushed out of the harem she born into. The stallion (who is most likely her father, but DNA will confirm) became aggressive towards her and would not let her get close to the rest of the mares. Alma is often alone on the beach and to human observers seems lost, which is understandably concerning. It may be difficult to see, but we have to remember that these are wild horses behaving naturally. It’s what eventually happens to each and every young horse, though Alma’s situation is a little unique.
Alma’s family lives in an area with a low population of horses - it’s just them for over a mile. Normally, a mare that’s pushed out of her harem would quickly be scooped up by another stallion but there just aren’t any other harems close by for Alma to assimilate into. The good news is she finally seems to be migrating north, towards more densely populated areas. We are keeping our fingers crossed that she comes across a welcoming group soon.
What we are most concerned about is the fact that Alma seems to be getting increasingly habituated. She’s been approaching and following people, and is getting very close to vehicles. We are asking that all visitors please do everything possible to discourage this behavior if you happen to encounter Alma. Get into your vehicle, wave your arms around to scare her away from you, and definitely do not pet her or give her any positive attention at all. We want Alma to be completely disinterested in humans - afraid of them, even. She is in a very vulnerable position right now, where she is young, impressionable, and unfortunately alone. We want her to be seeking out the company of other horses, not people.
As we head into another busy turnover weekend, please do us a favor if you are coming to the 4x4 and help us keep Alma wild. Her genes are invaluable to the herd and her removal due to habituation would be a devastating blow. We can’t afford to lose another young horse from the wild. Alma is healthy and in excellent physical shape, she just needs some time to mature and figure out how to be a grownup horse. If we’re going to share space with these horses and expect them to remain wild, we all have to be active participants in their management. Please give her plenty of space and help us ensure she stays wild and free for the rest of her life.
Week of 6/20
Week of 6/6
Welcome and Thank you!
Please, please, adhere!
The season has started! Our two requests for this weekend and the rest of the summer:
1. Stay 50ft away from the horses at all times. If you’re 50ft away that means you aren’t feeding them or petting them or in danger of being kicked by an irritated mare, and everything is great! It’s really easy to do and you’ll have just as much fun, we promise. If you see someone breaking the law or engaging in dangerous behavior, please call 252-453-3633.
2. Learn about driving on the beach BEFORE you hit the sand: https://currituckcountync.gov/beach-parking/ Air. Down. Your. Tires. Have a Jeep? Cool. You still have to air down. A lifted F250 Super Duty? Neat. You also need to air down. An AWD Kia Sorento? Tell the tow truck driver we said hi. When you don’t air down you damage the beach and make it terribly difficult to drive on. It’s also really rough on vehicles (and backs 😫). You can stop at the lighthouse beach access to air down, and then swing into Whalehead and fill back up at the free pumps once you’re back on the pavement.
Thanks, and we hope everyone has a fun - and SAFE! - Memorial Day weekend! 🇺🇸🐎🏖
Know before you go. Be safe and be smart.
Currituck County Beach Conditions & Safety Information
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Corolla, NC
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