7 baby horses born at Cal Poly Pomona

ANIMALS

Arabian foals have been arriving since early February; 2 more on the way

A young foal born last month at the W. K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center at Cal Poly Pomona nibbles on the hand of student Josiah Riggs on the Pomona campus on Mar. 3. Seven Arabian foals have been born at the college since early February, with two more expected in early April. The foals weighed in at birth since early February between 86 and 111 pounds each. Photos by Will Lester — staff photographer

A young foal born last month at the W. K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center at Cal Poly Pomona is led back to its stall by Breeding Coordinator Rebecca Herrera on the Pomona campus on March 3. The center is celebrating its 100th year of breeding and promoting Arabian horses.

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Long-legged fillies and colts, galloping and leaping soon after birth, are adorning the corrals in Pomona.

The W. K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center at Cal Poly Pomona has welcomed seven new Arabian foals, born on campus since early February.

Two more are expected in early April.

The center that is the legacy of cereal magnate W.K. Kellogg, is celebrating its 100th year of promoting and breeding Arabian horses, while offering learning opportunities for students.

Cal Poly Pomona-bred horses have won national titles and Top 10 awards at the U.S. Arabian and Half Arabian National Championships, the most prestigious Arabian horse show in North America, a university news release states.

Arabian horses are one of the oldest breeds and noted for their grace, beauty, intelligence and endurance.