North Carolina

Dreamy Rustic Venue At The Kinsleeshop Farm

February 23, 2021
The Kinsleeshop Farm is a family-owned wedding venue located in Statesville, North Carolina. “The farm has been around since 1939 and features a fully restored barn designed for weddings and events. Through the stained glass windows original to 1870’s England, you can see the rolling hills of the farm and the picturesque pond on property.”...

Welcome To Love Valley, NC: No Cars Allowed!

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August 12, 2020
Situated in the foothills of the Brushy Mountains near Statesville, North Carolina, the town of Love Valley is a horse lover’s dream! This town was made for cowboys and cowgirls who love to ride. There’s a simple rule though- no cars are allowed! Founded in the 1960s by Andy Barker, this town is filled with...

Wild Mustangs Of The Outer Banks

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June 10, 2020
Descendants of herds brought to these shores by Spanish explorers dating back to the 1500s, the wild horses of Corolla on North Carolina’s Outer Banks make the sandy beaches of this attractive coastal community their home. Traced though DNA research, the Corolla Wild Horses’ lineage has been determined to be from hardy Spanish mustangs. They...

Wild Women of the West: Anne Jeffreys

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August 13, 2019
In many of the films actress Anne Jeffreys made for Republic Pictures she played a damsel in perilous situations.  Neither the studio nor the performer could imagine how much those movies would affect the lives of young, ticket buyers.  A letter from a fan written to the motion picture studio in the summer of 1945...

10 Questions with The Legend of 5 Mile Cave's Jill Wagner

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June 4, 2019
Cowgirls can end up anywhere and everywhere if they follow their dreams, which is exactly what Jill Wagner did. Growing up in North Carolina, she knew she loved acting and let her dream bring her all the way to L.A., where she has starred in many films and television programs. Teen Wolf, Splinter (2008), Stargate:...

One Of The Most Famous Members Of The Corolla Wild Horse Family Has Passed Away

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January 15, 2019
When one thinks of North Carolina’s Outer Banks, one also thinks of the Corolla Wild Horses. When news struck last year that Hurricane Florence was projected to hit the home of the famous wild horses, we had thousands of our COWGIRL readers share their concerns and provide encouraging words about the safety of the horses. While...

5 Photos That Show The Resolve Of North Carolina's Wild Horses

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September 19, 2018
An abundance of good news continues to flood social media regarding the condition of North Carolina’s wild horses after Hurricane Florence struck late last week. These fierce horses have proved once again that they’re fighters. Indeed, they have survived many storms, and those who know them well weren’t fearful for their safety as they have...

North Carolina's Wild Horses Survive Hurricane Florence

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September 17, 2018
If you have been keeping up with Hurricane Florence, you already know that it has caused much destruction. If you are one of the many people wondering if the wild horses in North Carolina were able to withstand the storm, we have some good news! A handful of the prominent wild horse groups have taken...
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