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Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026-- Capitol Broadcasting Company's editorial cartoonist
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A family traveling 4,000 miles across 16 states on horseback had their trip end as they approached Holden Beach. The town has an ordinance that prohibits horses and other livestock.
Jacee Caldwell, WECT reporter
A family making a trip across the country on horseback ran into a bit of a roadblock when they neared the end in Brunswick County.
A 5-year-old stallion was killed in a drunk driving incident on the Outer Banks early Saturday.
A woman has been cited after getting too close to a foal on the Rachel Carson Reserve in Carteret County earlier this month. Wild horses are a mainstay in eastern North Carolina, but recent close calls with visitors have some worried about the animals' safety.
Horseback riders from across the country will be in Warren County this weekend, but not just to ride. It's intense competition that involves shooting arrows at targets while galloping at breakneck speed. Warrenton has become a popular spot for horse archery
Riptide, a wild horse from the Outer Banks, traveled to the North Carolina Legislative Building in Raleigh as part of an effort by the Corolla Wild Horse Fund to secure $1 million in state funding for breed conservation and habitat preservation.
While driving down the coast of North Carolina you're likely to find the wild horses of Corolla. History shows the horses traveled here with Spaniards attempting to settle in the Carolinas.
Emergency crews responded to a farm in Raleigh to rescue a horse that had become trapped.
'Flint,' a stallion who was alive and enjoying life until this year at the Outer Banks, died recently after spending nearly 40 years on the island.
WITN reports two women are facing nearly two dozen animal cruelty charges after deputies seized 23 horses this summer in eastern North Carolina.
WITN staff
"Bullwinkle died as wild as he lived," the Corolla Wild Horse Fund said. "He was in the prime of his life, and went from being a symbol of what it means to be wild and free to a tragic example of how irresponsible, reckless human behavior can cause pain, suffering, and irreparable damage to the herd in an instant."
WRAL staff
Video from an Ohio Department of Transportation traffic camera shows the moment when Cleveland police officers were chasing down two horses on I-90. Video courtesy of the Ohio Department of Transportation.
Pitt County Animal Services on Tuesday rescued a stray horse walking down the middle of a road.
Jackie Saxton, Woman of the Year, leads Helping Horse to transform lives through therapeutic riding. Heartwarming stories of triumph, unity, and growth unfold in the Triangle community.
Kaila Curry, Audience Engagement Producer
Klinger, a black Percheron horse who served with the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment Old Guard Caisson Platoon for 20 years, has retired and been adopted by the Turner family.
Grace Holland, WRAL News+ anchor/producer
Faith, a horse who was formerly abused in Cumberland County, is starting to recover from her injuries. Unfortunately, her mother, Judy, died from a severe bout of colic.
Faith, one of several horses taken from Witts End Quarter Horses in September, is continuing to improve. However, her mother, Judy, died on Tuesday night.
Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter
Two people are accused of dragging a young horse with a vehicle and other acts of animal cruelty. They have both hired attorneys and their next court appearance is on Oct. 18.
Austin Wayne Simpson, of Hope Mills, was arrested and charged with cruelty to animals and felony conspiracy. Kylie Lenore Parker, of Fayetteville, was also arrested and charged with cruelty to animals and felony conspiracy.
Two people were charged with animal cruelty from an investigation into mistreatment of horses.
It was quite a day for animal rescues in the state on Monday
