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 beach2. 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.

Photo by Dianna McGuriman Keen. This photo was featured in the 2016 edition of the CWHF calendar.
These Days of Mine blog by Dianna
Corolla Wild Horse Fund Incorporated
52 Comments
Leave a commentOh, 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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
Living so close to North Carolina And loving horses, the Carolla horses are very important to me. Thank you for choosing tbem
Thank you for taking the time to stop by and leave a comment! It makes me happy!!!
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!
Thanks! I am thrilled to share these guys with my readers who may not have heard about them before.
What a great cause. I need to make a trip to try and see some of the wild horses.
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
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.
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.
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!
What beautiful animals and what spectacular images.
Thanks, as always, for your generosity, Beth Ann and Mr. Diamond.
Thank YOU for being such a faithful reader and commenter!
What a great cause! I love how far your heart reaches!
Thanks, Virginia! It’s all about the horses this month!
I wanted to stop by and comment.. I know this is for a good cause.. and you highlighted some great photos for this post .. !
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.
So happy to help support the horses!
Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by and read and leave a comment. Anything we can do for these beauties, right?
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!
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.
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.
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. 🙂
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!
Grateful for you!!!
What beautiful horses. I love how you make donations based on comments. We all should find away to give back to society.
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.
One of these days, we’re going to get there so I can see these guys!
It is such a beautiful trip to the Outer Banks – especially if you can go when it is not crowded .
Thanks so much for your commenthons to help charities !
Thank YOU for taking the time to read and comment! I appreciate it as do the horses.
I love that this month’s cause came from one of your readers!
We have the best readers, don’t we??
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.”
Sometimes humans just don’t get it, Priscilla. Educating others on appropriate behavior around the horses is probably a very important job of CWHF.
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.
Shirley, thank you so much for taking the time to stop by. I agree— supporting this cause is a very good thing!!!
What a wonderful cause!
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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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