Adopt a Corolla Wild Horse!

(This information is provided by the Corolla Wild Horse Fund)

In 1995, Secretary Betty McCain of the Department of Cultural Resources issued the following Proclamation: “The Corolla Wild Horses are one of North Carolina’s most significant historic and cultural resources of the coastal area.”

Would you like to own a piece of history? In compliance with the Currituck Wild Horse Management Plan, one of the ways the Corolla Wild Horse Fund manages the herd size is to make horses available for adoption. We appreciate the public's interest in adopting one of the Colonial Spanish Mustangs of the Outer Banks.

Generally, yearling or younger fillies and gelded colts are available. Younger animals have a much easier time transitioning to a domestic lifestyle and the gene pool is less affected by their removal. Stallions are available on a case by case by basis. All horses are tested for EIA, vaccinated, wormed, halter broken, and qualify for registration with the Horse of the Americas’ Registry http://www.horseoftheamericas.com/ as Colonial Spanish Mustangs.

Adoption Requirements are rather stiff to ensure the safety of the horse.

ADOPTER MUST:
• Must be 18 years old or older
• Have no prior violations of adoption regulations or convicted of inhumane treatment
to animals and be financially able to properly house, feed and provide veterinary and
farrier care for the horse(s).
• Have the ability, either personally or by hire, to train a wild horse, if the horse is not
already trained.
• Register the horse as a Colonial Spanish Mustang with the Horse of the Americas
registry.

FENCING AND CORRAL:
Facilities must meet these requirements and be completely finished before approval.
• An outside corral (20’ x 20’) that is sturdy and of sufficient height (at least 5’ high) is
required for veterinary and farrier services as well as for gentling the horse. No
BARBWIRE shall be allowed.
• All fencing should be made of rounded pipes, pole, wooden planks or similar
materials that pose the least hazard to the horse. Small mesh, heavy gauge, welded or
woven wire fencing with at least one plank at sight level is acceptable.

SHELTER:
A run-in shed attached to the corral, or a box stall, allowing the horse to move freely between the corral and shelter is required. Shelter or stall must be at least 12’ x 12’ per horse.

Offsite Breeding Programs: The Colonial Spanish Mustang is on the threatened breeds list of the American Livestock Breed Conservancy, with less than 5,000 horses globally. In an effort to conserve the breed, the Fund now has two offsite breeding programs: Stallions are standing at Karma Farms in Marshall, TX http://www.karmafarms.com/ and Mill Swamp Indian Horses http://www.msindianhorses.com/ in Smithfield, VA. If you are interested in becoming an offsite breeding location, please contact the Corolla Wild Horse Fund at 252-453-8002 or info@corollawildhorses.com.

Questions?Contact the Corolla Wild Horse Fund at (252) 453-8002 or e-mail the herd manager, Wesley Stallings, at herdmgr@corollawildhorses.com.