Outer Banks wild horses show off artistic talents with paintings for raffle
Here’s a souvenir you’ll only find on the Outer Banks: Paintings by wild horses.
The Corolla Wild Horse Fund, caretaker of the herd of about 100 wild Spanish mustangs roaming the northern beaches, is hosting its annual fall open house at the rescue farm in Currituck County this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Among the attractions are paintings by rescued horses now living at the farm in Grandy.
June, Junior, and Riptide have been painting all week to get ready for the event, swiping brushes dipped in paint by caretakers onto canvas.
One of the raffles Saturday is the first painting by June, removed from the beach Aug. 31 after a cut became severely infected. After 20 days hospitalized, June came home to the farm earlier this month. The same infection she suffered took the life of a 6-week-old wild filly in September.
The open house offers the public a glimpse into the lives of the wild horses living on the northern beaches for more than 500 years. Meet the horses, hear about their management, and buy gifts to help support their future. A $10 suggested donation per car will be collected at the gate. The farm is at 102 Young Rider Lane in Grandy.
Kari Pugh, kari.pugh@virginiamedia.com
