The Big Bend Sector of the U.S. Border Patrol has welcomed its first foal, Dolly, born last Sunday at the Sierra Blanca U.S. Border Patrol Station. Dolly is the first horse born into the Border Patrol's mounted unit in its 100-year history, according to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Dolly, a foal with one blue eye, has drawn attention as the first foal born to a U.S. Border Patrol horse. Chief Patrol Agent Lloyd M. Easterling said, "Dolly is the first foal ever born to a U.S. Border Patrol horse and she represents the potential of our program." The name "Dolly" was chosen by students from the Sierra Blanca Independent School District, as reported by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
The Border Patrol uses horses, such as Dolly and her mother Juanita, to help agents navigate tough terrain along the U.S.-Mexico border. Dolly’s name was chosen by local students. She is being monitored for her health and will eventually be trained to join the Horse Patrol. Horses like Dolly assist in increasing agent mobility and securing remote border areas, as stated by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
