Link to entry form in story; April 25 deadline
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) needs your help naming newborn horses (foals) that may one day become part of the world-famous Musical Ride, through our annual Name the Foal contest. This year, we’re looking for names that start with the letter “B”.
The winning names will be given to as many as 10 foals that are expected to be born this spring at the RCMP’s horse breeding farm in Pakenham, Ontario.
The children whose names are selected will each receive a prize pack that includes a photo 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 RCMP Commissioner.
To qualify, a participant must:
- be 14 years of age or younger*
- submit a name that begins with the letter “B”
- submit only one entry
- live in Canada
- submit an entry by no later than April 25, 2025 at 11:59 pm Eastern time.
If you are submitting on behalf of a class, you must be at least 18 years of age and teach children 14 years of age or younger.
Contest details
The contest starts on April 1, so get your imagination in gear. To qualify, you must:
- be 14 years old or under
- submit a name that starts with the letter B
- names should have a maximum of 12 letters
- enter only once
- live in Canada
- enter by no later than April 25, 2025, at 11:59 pm Eastern Time
The RCMP Musical Ride and Heritage Branch will choose up to 10 winning names from across Canada. RCMP announce the winners, and winning names on our website and social media in May 2025. Each child who wins, as well as the winning classroom, will receive some great RCMP prizes.
Important note
Always ask your parent or guardian before sharing personal information like your address, phone number, or school name online.
Privacy notice
The RCMP will collect a small amount of information (like your email) when you enter the Name the Foal contest.
The personal information collected is described in Personal Information Bank PSU 914 – Public Communications or PSU 938 – Outreach Activities. Under the Privacy Act you have the right of access to, and correction of, your personal information. To exercise either of these rights, contact RCMP’s Access to Information and Privacy Coordinator. If you are not satisfied with the RCMP’s response to your privacy concern, you may wish to Contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.
Submit your entry here: https://forms-formulaires.alpha.canada.ca/en/id/cm8yj3wu300t1yl69t4dsqsf9
