RCMP challenges kids to name newborn foals

PRINCE GEORGE — Children across Canada are being asked to submit names for newly-born RCMP horses.

Children are asked to submit names for 12 new foals that were recently welcomed by the RCMP Breeding Farm in Pakenham, Ontario. The foals may one day be part of the “world famous Musical Ride” — a troop of 32 police officers and their horses who perform intricate formations and drills set to music.

Riding Master Sergeant Major Scott Williamson, says the contest helps kids get connected to the horses involved.

“This is a great opportunity for youth to be directly engaged in naming a horse that will very likely become an important part of the Musical Ride’s legacy and be a part of the RCMP family for many decades.”