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One of the most recognizable Corolla wild horse mares has died

PRE News & Ideas | By Annette Weston-Riggs
Published December 7, 2023 at 7:23 AM EST
One of the most recognizable Corolla wild horse mares has died. Officials with the Corolla Wild Horse fund say 25-year-old Daisy became ill in mid-October and was taken to the farm to be examined, but died overnight.
Corolla Wild Horse Fund
One of the most recognizable Corolla wild horse mares has died. Officials with the Corolla Wild Horse fund say 25-year-old Daisy became ill in mid-October and was taken to the farm to be examined, but died overnight.

One of the most recognizable Corolla wild horse mares has died.

Officials with the Corolla Wild Horse fund say 25-year-old Daisy became ill in mid-October and was taken to the farm to be examined, but died overnight.

A necropsy showed chronic cardiac and liver changes along with several other conditions indicative of old age.

Also known as Snowcone because of her distinctive blaze, officials said Daisy had been part of Raymond the mule’s harem for years until he was taken to the farm in 2019. She had several foals over the years.
Annette Weston-Riggs
Annette is originally a Midwest gal, born and raised in Michigan, but with career stops in many surrounding states, the Pacific Northwest, and various parts of the southeast. An award-winning journalist and mother of four, Annette moved to eastern North Carolina in 2019 to be closer to family – in particular, her two young grandchildren. It’s possible that a -27 day with a -68 windchill in Minnesota may have also played a role in that decision. In her spare time, Annette does a lot of kiddo cuddling, reading, and producing the coolest Halloween costumes anyone has ever seen. She has also worked as a diversity and inclusion facilitator serving school districts and large corporations. It’s the people that make this beautiful area special, and she wants to share those stories that touch the hearts of others. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.
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