The Corolla Wild Horse Fund (CWHF) in Grandy, North Carolina, has taken in a wild horse named Topnotch, who will now live out his life on their farm rather than in the wild. Over the past five years, Topnotch developed a dangerous habit of approaching humans for food, becoming aggressive when food was not offered. This behavior, caused by repeated feeding by people despite laws prohibiting it, posed risks both to Topnotch and the community, prompting his relocation to the farm for his safety and that of the public.

At the farm, CWHF staff are working carefully to domesticate Topnotch, focusing on making him feel secure and adjusting his diet to suit his age and health needs. While his aggressive, food-conditioned behavior will never fully disappear, the organization believes the farm is the safest environment for him. The situation highlights the importance of respecting wildlife laws and not feeding wild horses to protect their health and preserve their natural behaviors.