A wild horse mating ritual turned fatal on North Carolina’s Outer Banks when a mare “instantaneously” died while being chased by a stallion, according to the Corolla Wild Horse Fund.

Two wild horses are pictured standing together near the Onaqui Mountains in Utah. (Courtesy of Maria Marriott) By Kirsten Brehmer April 27, 2025 11:49 a.m. This post was updated April 22 at 9:23 p.m.

A wild horse mating ritual turned fatal on North Carolina’s Outer Banks when a mare “instantaneously” died while being chased by a stallion, according to the Corolla Wild Horse Fund.