Corolla Wild Horses

Corolla Wild Horses.Until recent years, the Outer Banks of North Carolina were considered some of the most isolated and under-developed areas in the country. The Corolla Wild Horses are believed to have roamed over the past four centuries on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. These horses are descendants of Spanish Mustangs brought here by early explorers.

In 1995, North Carolina State Secretary of the Department of Cultural Resources, Betty McCain, signed a proclamation stating that Corolla's Wild Horses are one of North Carolina's most significant historic and cultural resources of the coastal area.

If you would like to see these amazing animals, you can visit them in the four-wheel-drive area. There are several tour companies in Corolla that can take you. These companies are very knowledgeable of the horses and the history of the area. If you plan to drive your self, check out the driving tips on the Safety & Emergency Information.

The Corolla Wild Horse Fund Logo.The Corolla Wild Horse Fund was formed in 1989 to heighten awareness of the wild horses’ presence in the area. Anyone interested in adopting a wild horse, making a donation to the Fund, or would like more information can contact the Fund at 252-453-8002 or go to http://www.corollawildhorses.com.