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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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/www.outerbankstours.com
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/www.corollaoutback.com
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