wild horses

An abundance of good news continues to flood social media regarding the condition of North Carolina’s wild horses after Hurricane Florence struck late last week. These fierce horses have proved once again that they’re fighters. Indeed, they have survived many storms, and those who know them well weren’t fearful for their safety as they have...

If you have been keeping up with Hurricane Florence, you already know that it has caused much destruction. If you are one of the many people wondering if the wild horses in North Carolina were able to withstand the storm, we have some good news! A handful of the prominent wild horse groups have taken...

As Hurricane Florence prepares to make landfall, many cowgirls are making preparations to evacuate their horses…but what about the wild horses that frequent North Carolina’s coastline? Wildlife experts say that the horses, who have frequented the Outer Banks for hundreds of years, have endured many powerful storms in the past and know how to handle...

Despite the poor weather and muddy conditions, many gathered to watch the famous ponies make their yearly trek across the Assateague Channel.  For some, having the opportunity to see the Chincoteague Island Pony Swim in person would be a dream come true! On July 25th, that dream became a reality for many people. Despite the...

It’s not often you meet a person who has an uncanny communication with horses, at least with five American mustangs at once.  Add a zebra to the mix and develop a routine that shows off the talents and passion of each individual, and not only will you be astounded, you will be awe-inspired. Mustang Maddy...

Nothing captures the spirit of the Old West like the free-roaming, majestic mustangs that can be found in parts of the United States. These spirited horses give a glimpse into what life was like hundreds of years ago, in the days of the infamous Wild West.In some ways, Mustangs are still shrouded in mystery, as...

Cowgirls… if you don’t yet know about Mustang Maddy, it’s time to get educated! Taken from Maddy’s official Facebook page, “Madison Shambaugh, AKA “Mustang Maddy” is a horsewoman from Telluride, CO that specializes in gentling and training wild horses (mustangs) and exotic equines (including zebras). Madison currently travels throughout the United States, raising awareness for...

Mustang Maddy is a horsewoman from Telluride, CO, that specializes in training not only wild horses, but also zebras! Yes, you heard that right. How incredible is that? Maddy doesn’t take caring for zebras lightly and states, “I do not support the notion of keeping zebras as pets; zebras are wild animals! Unlike the mustangs...