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June 1, 2018

Going a Little Wild on Comments for a Cause

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Comments for a Cause time again already?  May flew by and with all of the rain that we have had in our area I am beginning to feel a bit mildewy.  It has been a little ridiculous and we are definitely living up to our rainforest name.  While I love the greenness of everything I am ready for a break.

So why don’t we talk about Comments for a Cause instead of the weather?  This past month I shared that the Friends of Hunting Island in South Carolina had a great organization that was working to help preserve all kinds of wonderful habitats and help with educational endeavors.  You can read that post by clicking here.

What a wonderful effort these volunteers make to help preserve and educate and Chris and I are thrilled to announce that due to your comments on It’s Just Life this month we will be making a donation of $182.50  to help support their efforts.  Thank you so much for all of your comments and support.

One of my blogger friends, Dianna, who blogs at These Days of Mine has helped me to discover the new Comments for a Cause recipient for June. Please meet Dianna and her husband “Motor Man”.  I have Mr. Diamond and she has “Motor Man”.

I am so excited to share it with you and am thrilled that she has helped me with pictures and information for this post. The Corolla Wild Horse Fund is a cause that is near and dear to her heart and now to mine as well. All the pictures in the post are courtesy of Dianna.

OUR MISSION

To protect, conserve, and responsibly manage the herd of wild Colonial Spanish Mustangs roaming freely on the northernmost Currituck Outer Banks, and to promote the continued preservation of this land as a permanent sanctuary for horses designated as the State Horse and defined as a cultural treasure by the state of North Carolina.

What a wonderful organization and what wonderful work they do.  Who doesn’t want to support an organization that helps to protect and preserve wild horses?  Their website is full of photos and information and I think that they present such a wonderful opportunity for folks who are real animal lovers to make a difference.

Photo by Dianna McGuriman Keen was featured in the CWHF 2015 calendar.

The organization came into existence to help prevent more deaths of the wild horses by cars.  Now I would not have even thought that that would have happened but between 1985 and 1996, twenty horses were killed by vehicles on the stretch of road between Duck and Corolla.  This stretch of road had been unpaved and was not an issue but with increased traffic and tourism the area saw much more traffic and as a result the horses suffered.  The organization worked to relocate the horses north of the paved road and build a Sound to Sea fence to help keep them corralled in that safer area.  They have 4 full time staff, do massive educational and outreach efforts and help to maintain the health of the herd while maintaining the least disruption to the wild horses. Currently there are between 75 – 100 horses in the herd.

Photo by Dianna McGuriman Keen

I asked Dianna to share a few thoughts about the horses and the Corolla Wild Horse Fund with me as well as some of her spectacular  photography and she graciously shared some of her own thoughts and all of the amazing photographs in this post.  Thank you, Dianna, for your generosity and enthusiasm.  Now to the questions I asked:

 

1. How did you first hear about the Corolla Wild Horse Fund and get involved?
I’m embarrassed to admit that I cannot remember how I learned about the CWHF!  I know in 2012, for my birthday, we took a wild horse tour given by that organization. There are many commercial horse tours in that area, but ALL the proceeds from the tours given by the CWHF go directly toward care of the horses. Later, we bought a Jeep and began taking our own trips to the beach
2.  What is your favorite thing about seeing the wild horses?  In other words –what makes you smile the biggest?
 Probably my favorite thing is to see the horses down by the ocean.  Oftentimes, they’re on the opposite side of the dunes, and I still love seeing them. But the ocean makes for a beautiful backdrop, especially at sunrise.  It’s also fun to get to see a new foal with its mom!
3.  When you and Motor Man go to visit the horses what is your goal?  To see a certain number?  To just see them?  To photograph them?  
 Although Motor Man and I go to the beach specifically to look for the horses, we always enjoy our time there whether we see them or not.  During the winter, we may go and not see any horses at all. In the summer, we’ve seen upwards of 70 in one trip, which is nearly the entire herd. And, depending on the setting, I usually take a picture of each one we see.  Every time.
4. If you could tell my readers one thing about the horses that they might not know what would it be?  
 Oh, I don’t know that I can stop at just one thing….. it’s an ordinance that humans keep a distance of at least 50 feet from the horses (since they are wild). The horses stomachs have adapted to their surroundings and they’re able to survive on the sea oats and foliage in the area. The food you would give a domestic horse could be fatal to them.  There are canals in the area which provide them fresh (brackish) water.  The CWHF keeps a watchful eye on the herd, but doesn’t interfere unless absolutely necessary, such as when a horse is sick or injured.  Just last week, they had to remove a colt just a few days old because he was attacked by a stallion (not his sire).  In those circumstances, the horse is taken to their rescue facility, where it will either remain or be adopted.
There is so much more I could write about this organization and the wonderful work that they do with the horses but I am going to let you explore their social media channels on your own.  I will list all of those links at the bottom of the post.

Photo by Dianna McGuriman Keen. This photo was featured in the 2016 edition of the CWHF calendar.

Let’s really support this wonderful cause and help protect these amazing animals.  My sincere thanks to Dianna and to her “Motor Man”  for allowing me to feature a cause that they love this month.  For every comment made on any blog post during the month of June Chris and I will donate 50 cents to the Corolla Wild Horse Fund  with a cap of $500.  A bonus is that Dianna’s sweet husband has promised to match our donation at the end of the month as well so there is the possibility of an amazing donation being made if the comments roll in. My numbers have been a little down the past few months so please share if you can.  I keep telling you guys that I have the best friends and it is true.  Let’s make this  great  month for donations. Please don’t forget to check out Dianna’s blog as well for more wonderful stories and pictures of the wild horses.  She is a wonderful person and I am sure you will enjoy her blog.

 

These Days of Mine   blog by Dianna

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  1. Dianna
    June 01, 2018 at 06:11 am

    Oh, Beth Ann! I cannot thank you enough for choosing CWHF for your charity this month! This is a wonderful, informative post, and I will be sharing the link on my blog today. Now, let’s get planning that trip for you & your Mr. Diamond to the Outer Banks, so my Motor Man and I can show you these amazing horses in person!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      June 01, 2018 at 06:12 am

      Thank YOU! So thankful for your help with the post and for the inspiration to highlight CWHF! And yes—we need to get to the Outer Banks! Thanks again so much!

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  2. Darlene
    June 01, 2018 at 06:58 am

    A cause dear to my heart as it makes me think of my dad and his love of horses. Dianna´s photos are amazing. Horses are such wonderful creatures and it is nice to see there are still some wild horses. Bravo to Dianna and her hubby!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      June 01, 2018 at 07:12 am

      Thanks, Darlene. This is such a great cause and i love how Dianna has really taken it under her wing. Her photographs are beyond amazing and I always love to see her latest on her blog. Thanks for stopping by as always!

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  3. jhuber
    June 01, 2018 at 07:53 am

    I followed Dianna’s link to your page this morning. What a wonderful way to publicize and help a worthy cause. We’ve been with Motor Man and Mommy to see ‘their’ horses – what a treat. Your trip is well-worth the wait, and they’re the best of hosts. Can’t wait to read your response to your visual of these amazing animals.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      June 01, 2018 at 07:56 am

      Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by and leave a comment. I am excited for that “someday” when we actually can go see them and meet Dianna and Motor Man in person!

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  4. Barbara A Knapp
    June 01, 2018 at 07:54 am

    Living so close to North Carolina And loving horses, the Carolla horses are very important to me. Thank you for choosing tbem

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      June 01, 2018 at 07:56 am

      Thank you for taking the time to stop by and leave a comment! It makes me happy!!!

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  5. jena c. henry
    June 01, 2018 at 07:56 am

    I look forward each month to learning about a new cause- this is the heart of America. I’ve enjoyed Dianna’s posts about the horses on her blog- so how nice to see them featured here, too!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      June 01, 2018 at 07:57 am

      Thanks! I am thrilled to share these guys with my readers who may not have heard about them before.

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  6. Judy Hudgins
    June 01, 2018 at 07:59 am

    What a great cause. I need to make a trip to try and see some of the wild horses.

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  7. onespoiledcat
    June 01, 2018 at 08:25 am

    Hi Beth Ann……my hubby and I are friends of JR and Dianna and have had the pleasure of a “Keen Beach Tour” to see the horses so we know well just what they mean to them. How lovely that you and your husband are using the Fund for your charity commentathon this month. I hope those horses are on “their” beach for many years to come as they remind us that mother nature belongs to ALL of us – man AND beast!

    Hugs, Pam

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      June 01, 2018 at 08:51 am

      Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing your connection to Dianna and these amazing horses! They are amazing and you are so right—-Mother Nature does belong to all of us.

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  8. Lorita Hughes
    June 01, 2018 at 09:50 am

    Enjoyed my first visit to your Blog, Dianna and I attended school together grades 1 – 5, and reconnected a few years ago on FB. I enjoy her blog very much and I think her photos of the Wild Horses of Corolla are amazing. Thank you for featuring such a special charity this month.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      June 01, 2018 at 01:12 pm

      Lorita, Thanks so much for taking the time to read and comment. We just love Dianna and all that she does and how wonderful that you have reconnected with her. Isn’t Facebook great for that? I am so excited about this cause this month! You are welcome here anytime!

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  9. Minnesota Prairie Roots
    June 01, 2018 at 09:52 am

    What beautiful animals and what spectacular images.

    Thanks, as always, for your generosity, Beth Ann and Mr. Diamond.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      June 01, 2018 at 01:10 pm

      Thank YOU for being such a faithful reader and commenter!

      Reply
  10. Virginia
    June 01, 2018 at 10:34 am

    What a great cause! I love how far your heart reaches!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      June 01, 2018 at 01:10 pm

      Thanks, Virginia! It’s all about the horses this month!

      Reply
  11. Marshall
    June 01, 2018 at 11:34 am

    I wanted to stop by and comment.. I know this is for a good cause.. and you highlighted some great photos for this post .. !

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      June 01, 2018 at 01:10 pm

      Hey Marshall, Thanks for stopping by! And yes–I imagine you know first hand who the photographer is and she is AMAZING! Thanks again for taking the time to stop over.

      Reply
  12. Janda
    June 01, 2018 at 12:09 pm

    So happy to help support the horses!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      June 01, 2018 at 01:09 pm

      Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by and read and leave a comment. Anything we can do for these beauties, right?

      Reply
  13. Susi
    June 01, 2018 at 04:38 pm

    Wow. I’m always surprised to learn that wild horses still roam free in some areas of the country. It’s so amazing and cool. I hope to see them in person one day!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      June 02, 2018 at 06:53 am

      It is a pretty amazing thing, isn’t it? And yes–you need to put this on your bucket list! Your girls would LOVE it.

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  14. reneewilliams7
    June 01, 2018 at 04:44 pm

    Beth Ann, thank you so very much for supporting this cause. Dianna is a fantastic lady and a wonderful friend whom I met….where else? On the sands of Carova while we were photographing the horses. This is truly a magical place. You must get down there as soon as you can, and you certainly need to make that meeting happen with Dianna and Motor Man. They are terrific people, and I know that you will enjoy spending time with them. Thank you, again, for showcasing this foundation and incorporating Dianna’s incredible photography in your blog. As you know, the foal Chris is in great need of help, and the CWHF is doing their best to supply that for him, but some assistance would be tremendously appreciated. Just a few years ago, another foal named William had to be pulled from the herd and had extensive health issues. We are grateful for the round-the-clock care the CWHF provides, though it can be taxing, I’m sure. Thank you, thank you, thank you for your kindness and generosity.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      June 02, 2018 at 06:52 am

      Renee–THANK YOU for taking the time to stop and leave such a wonderful comment. I am so happy that we can do this and highlight just a little bit of what CWHF does to keep that herd healthy and thriving. I know that when I finally do make it to the area we will have great fun with Dianna and Motor Man. I have followed her blog for years and feel like we are fast friends. The internet does that sometimes. Helps you connect with really wonderful people you never would have met in real life. Thank you again for stopping by and please come back. I post 5 times a week and always have something to say. 🙂

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      1. reneewilliams7
        June 02, 2018 at 04:18 pm

        You are so very kind! Yes, I certainly will come back. I am looking forward to your next blog postings! It is so much fun to live vicariously through others and see all of the cool things that people are doing in their lives. I’m thankful that Dianna connected me to your blog! Gratitude abounds–as it should in life!

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        1. Beth Ann Chiles
          June 02, 2018 at 07:40 pm

          Grateful for you!!!

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  15. Missy's Crafty Mess
    June 01, 2018 at 04:45 pm

    What beautiful horses. I love how you make donations based on comments. We all should find away to give back to society.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      June 02, 2018 at 06:50 am

      thanks, Missy. I have said it all the time that this is the best thing that Chris and I can do ===it makes us so happy to be able to highlight some great causes and give back a little bit each month. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment.

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  16. Marci B
    June 01, 2018 at 05:02 pm

    One of these days, we’re going to get there so I can see these guys!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      June 02, 2018 at 06:49 am

      It is such a beautiful trip to the Outer Banks – especially if you can go when it is not crowded .

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  17. Mary McNeil
    June 01, 2018 at 05:40 pm

    Thanks so much for your commenthons to help charities !

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      June 02, 2018 at 06:48 am

      Thank YOU for taking the time to read and comment! I appreciate it as do the horses.

      Reply
  18. Val - Corn, Beans, Pigs & Kids
    June 01, 2018 at 11:22 pm

    I love that this month’s cause came from one of your readers!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      June 02, 2018 at 06:47 am

      We have the best readers, don’t we??

      Reply
  19. priscillaking
    June 02, 2018 at 01:46 pm

    The mustangs sound like a larger version of the Chincoteague Ponies.

    I wish humans had enough sense to be able to define behavior that actually harmed horses in a more rational way than “be within 50 feet.”

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      June 02, 2018 at 07:42 pm

      Sometimes humans just don’t get it, Priscilla. Educating others on appropriate behavior around the horses is probably a very important job of CWHF.

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  20. Shirley Matthews Dunn
    June 02, 2018 at 07:38 pm

    Hi Beth, I am a friend of Dianna’s and I want to thank you for supporting her Charity. Anything we can do to support those beautiful horses is very worth while.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      June 02, 2018 at 07:40 pm

      Shirley, thank you so much for taking the time to stop by. I agree— supporting this cause is a very good thing!!!

      Reply
  21. Sheryl
    June 03, 2018 at 10:51 pm

    What a wonderful cause!

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  23. Mama's Empty Nest
    June 05, 2018 at 08:31 am

    Wonderful!! Since Dianna is my friend too, I know what a worthy cause this is and how special and dear it is to her heart. Her photos are truly amazing and I’m blessed that I have one of her pictures (shown here in your blog) gracing my mantel in our family room. One of these days we’re going to get back down to the Outer Banks and see these beautiful creatures in person. But for now, I’ll enjoy Dianna’s photos. 🙂

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    June 12, 2018 at 12:17 pm

    Wild horses?! Yes! That’s wicked cool that there are still wild horses out there.

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