RCMP conducts horse naming contest
By Rob Bale
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police have begun a national contest promotion for children to find names for as many as 12 horses expected to be born this spring. The organization is seeking names that begin with the letter “W” and reflect the history of the RCMP. Up to 12 winners will be selected, including one classroom entry and one entry from those received at the Musical Ride Open House. The winners will receive prize packages including a photograph of the foal they named, a certificate signed by the RCMP commissioner and an engraved horseshoe made by an RCMP farrier. The winning classroom entry will receive a framed photo of the foal they named and a certificate signed by the commissioner. Entries will be accepted until April 21 at <https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/musical-ride/name-the-foal-contest>.
“The RCMP's 150th anniversary is an important milestone in the organization's history and offers a chance to show how we've grown and evolved for Canadians,” said Scott Williamson, riding master of the RCMP Musical Ride. “We at the Musical Ride also saw this as a great opportunity for kids to learn about RCMP history and use that knowledge to provide some great name suggestions for our newborn foals. We're eager to see how kids honour the RCMP's history in their submissions.”