FERAL FOAL RESCUE

There is a YouTube channel based out of Kamloops, BC, that is gaining rapid fame. To date, Jordan and Candice Camille have found and rescued several feral foals that have been abandoned, run off by their herd, or sadly, attacked by herd sires. Utilizing their own time, finances and amenities, the Camilles prepare to go out to the rangelands every May and search for potential foals who have been left behind. As they document their findings and question, “Why does this happen?”

“In this particular herd there are probably almost 300 horses. So, for that amount of horses to be together in one rangeland, is quite a lot,” explains Candice.

“We’ve found that these incidences of feral foals are happening more often because of the stallion dynamics within that herd. When you have a lot of stallions (especially young ones,) there is always a lot of fighting and dominance issues.” hard right after foaling, to keep up with the herd. The newborn can’t stay with her and becomes injured in the middle all of this going on,” says Camille. “Or, the worst is when they’re injured on purpose.”

On occasion, a herd stallion will actually attempt to eliminate a newborn, to gain a higher mating opportunity with the mare. This is one of the uglier sides of nature that the Camilles have witnessed.

As they have become known in the area as rescuers of foals, locals know to call Jordan or Candice, if they witness a problem. Unfortunately, there have been several foals the Camilles couldn’t save.

“For some, we have tried really hard,” chokes Candice. “Even with vet care. Some of them just can’t make it.” particularly, the individual babies in need of help, their YouTube channel has received millions of views.

Anyone involved in the natural world, knows nature is cruel. Still, so many abandoned foals in one area begs the

This is more frequently observed, when mares are foaling out. Hormones run high and conflict ensues. The stallions seem to become their most aggressive, just as the foals are born.

“Most times, the mare is pushed really

For the ones they can save, the Camilles are all in.

To learn more about their efforts, check out @Camillehorses on YouTube.

~ By Jenn Webster

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