Posted in North Carolina Nature March 15, 2015 by

The Wild Horses Of The Outer Banks Are Simply Amazing

Isolated from man for almost four-hundred years, the wild horses(or ponies) of the Outer Banks have made their home here in North Carolina. Mostly descendants of Spanish Mustangs left by explorers, these rugged pioneers survived the harsh landscape and thrived on their natural habitat. With the increase in population and tourism, the horses have located to more remote parts of Corolla Beach, Shackleford, Ockracoke, and Beaufort.

This treasure of our state is just one of the many ways North Carolina is so unique…and maybe I also just wanted to put up these GORGEOUS pictures. But, it seems these wild horses aren’t so different from us after all?

15. A baby pony taking a morning beach walk with its parents.
There's nothing quite like seeing these amazing animals, roaming free on the beaches. Everyone - North Carolinian or not - should see it at least once in their lifetime.
14. Being adventurous and wandering off the trail a bit.
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Magnificent.
13. Thinking about life.
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12. Grabbing a drink at the watering hole.
11. A beautiful love story.
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10. The Outer Banks ponies love long walks on the beach too.
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9. Taking an afternoon dip in the ocean.
Flickr / Steve Markos
8. Relaxing in the sunshine
Flickr / Erin Eve
7. Posing for a close up
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6. Posing for a full-body shot.
5. Interacting with tourists.
Flickr / Josh Delp
4. Grabbing dinner with a view.
Flickr / Zach Frailey
3. Time for dessert.
Flickr / Chriss Knisley
2. Sometimes things can even get a little wild.
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1. But at the end of the day this beautiful, wild bit of history is one of the many reasons North Carolina is such an amazing state.
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Have you seen the wild horses of the Outer Banks? If so, where? I’d love to hear about your experiences below in the comments!

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