Canada’s national police force is asking children and youth, 14 years old and younger, to name six foals that will be born this spring at the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) breeding farm in Pakenham, Ontario.
“Every year, this contest allows the RCMP to connect with youth around the world. Challenging youth to find names for the foals provides a unique opportunity for them to be creative,” said Sgt. Marc Godue of the Musical Ride Branch. “Schools are also encouraged to submit class entries. The contest is also international, so it is open to children and youth from around the world.”
Some of these horses may be part of the world famous Musical Ride, he said.
To qualify, entries must meet the following criteria:
• Names must begin with the letter “H” and must be six letters or less.
• Entries must include the entrant’s name, age, address and telephone number, as well as the suggested name.
• From those 14 years old or younger.
Mail your entry to:
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride Branch
c/o RCMP Name the Foal Contest
PO Box 8900
Ottawa, Ontario
K1G 3J2
Entries are also accepted online at www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca
For school entries, please write “school entry” on the box or envelope. Entries must be post-marked no later than July 2.
Winners will be announced in September of this year and their names will be posted on the RCMP website. Instructors of the RCMP Musical Ride Branch will choose the winning names.
