3 On the Beach another suggests they survived the failed colonization attempt of the Spanish explorer Lucas Vázquez de Ayllón in 1526, and yet another theory is that they arrived later having been cast into the sea to lighten the load as Richard Grenville’s ship, the Tiger, ran aground near Ocracoke in 1585. As with so many other legends, the truth behind these horses arrival here remains a mystery. Though usually spotted in the Carova area, the wild horses can graze anywhere north of the protective fence in Corolla. People walk the beach to see them, drive their own vehicles, or even spot them in their backyards. Yet the best way to view the wild horses is to book a tour on the beach with one of several experienced local outfitters. In 2010, these legendary horses were designated North Carolina’s official state horse, and the herd remains a dramatic reminder of the dynamic history of the Outer Banks. You may come to the Currituck Outer Banks for an escape by the sea, but you won’t want to miss the chance to catch a glimpse of these living legends. WILD HORSE TOURS Back Beach Wild Horse Tours 1159 H Austin St. Corolla, NC 27927 252-453-6141 www.seewildhorses.com Back Country Safari Tours 107 C Corolla Light Town Center Corolla, NC 27927 252-453-0877 www.outerbankstours.com Bob's Wild Horse Tours 817 B Ocean Tr. Corolla, NC 27927 252-453-8602 www.corollawildhorsetours.com Corolla Outback Adventures, LTD 1150 Ocean Tr. Corolla, NC 27927 252-453-4484 www.corollaoutback.com Corolla Wild Horse Fund 1129 Corolla Village Rd. Corolla, NC 27927 252-453-8002 www.corollawildhorses.com Corolla Wild Horse Tours 1210 Ocean Tr. Corolla, NC 27927 252-207-0511 www.seecorollawildhorses.com Hummer Adventure Tour 610 Currituck Clubhouse Dr. Corolla, NC 27927 252-489-4878 www.hummeradventuretours.com Wild Horse Adventure Tours 610 Currituck Clubhouse Dr. Corolla, NC 27927 252-489-2020 www.wildhorsetour.com
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