The Central Bucks school intends to share each young horse’s journey with the world and teach us all a bit about equine science between now and May.
Why the long face? She was posing for Instagram, obviously.
On Tuesday, Gouda stepped out from her mare’s shadow and explored her new pen.
Then, she hit the hay, as 10 fans followed the foal on live stream.
Delaware Valley University’s first star was born Feb. 7, with 12 others due this spring. The college in Central Bucks County intends to share each young horse’s journey with the world and teach us all a bit about equine science between now and May.
“It’s a magical experience and a unique opportunity,” explained Cory Kieschnick, the university’s chair of the department of equine science and management.
Where can I watch the horse foaling season?
The Pennsylvania Horse Racing Association is partnering with Delaware Valley University and Whysper Wynd Farm to host live streams at pennhorseracing.com/foalcams.
You can also “follow” the foals and mares on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
The Whysper Wind farm, of Chester County, also shares videos and images of its foals on Facebook.
The horse racing association is also organizing virtual field trips to the university and Whysper Wynd Farm for elementary school teachers across the state who are interested in foaling.
Viewers will see the students in and out of the foaling stalls, checking the mares and watch as students help in the birthing process.
Gouda’s name is part of a tradition, said Kieschnick. Each year, the school creates a new naming convention for all of their foals, and this year’s theme is cheese.
Why is Delaware Valley University breeding horses?
Delaware Valley University offers a bachelor’s of equine science for students who wish to work in the horse racing industry and related trades. The school has an equine and breeding center and offers a study abroad program with the Hartpury University in Southwest England.
Horses are also big money.
In 2017, the Virginia-based nonprofit American Horse Council evaluated the impact of the horse industry in the United States. According to the council, the U.S. horse industry directly contributes $50 billion to the economy and provides about 988,000 jobs nationwide.
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