The RCMP’s annual Name the Foal contest is open to Canadian youth aged 14 and younger, who can suggest names for up to 10 foals expected to be born at the RCMP’s horse breeding farm in Pakenham, Ontario this spring. This year, names beginning with the letter “B” are specifically being sought.
The Musical Ride, believed to have originated in 1876 at Fort Macleod, was a way for RCMP members to break up the monotony of their riding drills. Children whose suggested names are chosen will receive a prize pack including a photo of the foal they named, a certificate signed by the RCMP Commissioner, and an engraved horseshoe made by an RCMP farrier.
Classrooms that submit a chosen name will receive a framed photo of the foal and a certificate signed by the RCMP Commissioner. To participate, individuals must be 14 or younger, live in Canada, and submit a name beginning with the letter “B” before April 25, 2025. More information and entry details can be found on the contest website.
