Record #:

1682

Author(s):

Peters, Sarah Friday

Abstract:

The wild horses on North Carolina's Outer Banks have spawned debate as to their true origin. The horses roam a 175-mile stretch from the Virginia line to Carrot Island, and face an uncertain future as development encroaches on their habitat.

Source:

Coastwatch (NoCar QH 91 A1 N62x), Vol. Issue , May/June 1994, p2-9, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wild horses--Outer Banks; Horses--Folklore

Record #:

35585

Author(s):

Smith, Jo Sherrin

Abstract:

Several superstitions that pertain to horses.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 21 Issue 1, Apr 1973, p17 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Animal lore; Superstition; Horses--Folklore

Record #:

35735

Author(s):

Godwin, Joanna

Abstract:

Finding his work horse sufficiently tired each morning for a couple days, a farmer sat outside at night to try to catch the person riding his horse. To his fright, he felt the presence of a witch instead.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 24 Issue 2, Aug 1976, p49-52 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Witchcraft; Animal lore; Horses--Folklore; Ghost stories