Did you know that we currently care for 20 resident Banker horses at our farm on the mainland? When a wild horse has a potentially fatal injury, illness, or becomes severely habituated, the Corolla Wild Horse Fund consults with our veterinary team and makes a decision in the horse's best interest regarding intervention. From our youngest rescue who turns four in July to our oldest mares in their thirties, each formerly wild Banker has a unique personality and circumstance that led them to live on the farm. While rescued Bankers have been candidates for adoption before, most of the current rescues require specialized care and will remain with us for the rest of their lives. Over the years, our horse sponsorship program has had a significant impact on our ability to meet each horse’s needs with ease. By sponsoring a Banker, you help cover costs of rescue, veterinary treatment, medicine, hay, horse trailer maintenance, and essential upkeep of our barns and pastures. On average, the Fund spends around $250 per month on hay for just one horse. Multiple that by 20, throw in medical costs, veterinary check-ups and more, and you'll see why every dollar is essential in providing these horses' the best care possible. We could not do this work without your support. Become a horse sponsor today or give a sponsorship as a gift: https://www.corollawildhorses.com/horse-sponsorships/ (fb)

At about 8:00 this morning a resident called to report a foal alone in one of the canals, and then almost immediately after that another person called to report a very distressed mare not too far away. We mobilized, and our staff headed over to where the foal was while a resident kept an eye on the mare so we wouldn’t lose her if she moved. The foal was successfully guided out of the water and then reunited with her mother after a short ride in our truck. She is nursing and behaving normally (though understandably exhausted) and we will of course keep a very close eye on her over the next couple of days. Hopefully all’s well that ends well! We like to extend a very big thank you to Neal for calling and reporting the lone foal, Ronda and Cherissa for keeping track of the mare, Kimberlee for calling in reinforcements, Roy, Kurt, and Jay for getting the foal out of the water, into our truck, and back to her mom, the Currituck County Sheriff’s department and our wonderful telecommunicators at Currituck County Emergency Management, and everyone from Carova Beach Volunteer Fire & Rescue who heard the call and came to help. Apologies if we missed anyone - so many people jumped into action it was hard to keep track! We are so appreciative and grateful for our community here on the 4x4 - it takes a village and ours is the best! If you witness a horse in danger or distress, please call 252-453-3633 - they will immediately call us and can also dispatch law enforcement if needed. We are on call 24/7, 365 days a year for emergencies. Please do not hesitate if you think something may be wrong. Always better safe than sorry! (fb)