Glacier National Park's newest horse needs a name
May 21, 2026
The Glacier National Park Conservancy is asking the public to help name the park's newest four-legged crew member.The 9-year-old chestnut horse was one of six horses and mules recently purchased by the Glacier National Park Cons
ervancy, the park's official fundraising partner. He will join the park's 66-animal stock team, which helps transport people and supplies to road-inaccessible areas of the park.WATCH MADDIE KIEFER'S REPORT BELOW: Glacier National Park's newest horse needs a nameFor now, rangers are calling him "Hey You" and the conservancy hopes the public can do better.Andrew Smith, associate director of communications and analytics for the conservancy, said the goal is to find a name rooted in the park's identity."We're looking for a name that is Glacier-inspired that connects to the heritage of the park, your favorite trails or peaks. We just thought it would be a fun way to connect with Glacier lovers around the valley," Smith said.To submit a name, click here. Entries are accepted until Monday, May 25. Finalists will then be put to a public vote from May 28 to June 4.
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