DelVal Equine Program and PHRA Foal Cams Return Feb. 23

The live footage shows expectant mares as they prepare to birth their foals

Doylestown, PA (02/18/2026) — Delaware Valley University is excited to announce the return of the on-campus foal cameras in partnership with the Pennsylvania Horse Racing Association (PHRA). Beginning on Monday, Feb. 23, viewers can watch as expectant mares in DelVal's Breeding Center prepare to give birth.

This year, the footage will feature three mares, each due in March:

Although the foal cams only follow the journey of three mares, DelVal is expecting a total of nine foals this spring. Two mares have already delivered their foals, beginning with Sapphire, born on Thursday, February 5, and Garnet born Tuesday, February 17. Students currently taking the Advanced Equine Reproduction course will spend the next several weeks caring for and tending to each of the mares and their foals. Viewers will see these students working hands-on with the mares throughout the entire foaling process, including being present and helping during the birth of the foals.

These students also collectively decide on a theme by which they individually name the foal they help birth. This year, the students have landed on the theme Gemstones.

"The foal cams give the public a real-time window into the hands-on learning that defines the DelVal experience," says Chair of Equine Science and Management Dr. Cory Kieschnick. "Our students are actively involved in every stage of the breeding and foaling process, producing graduates with both the technical skills and the theoretical foundation needed to succeed in the equine industry."

The foal cams can be viewed free of charge at PHRA's website at pennhorseracing.com/foalcams.

More information about DelVal's Equine Science and Management department and the Advanced Equine Reproduction course can be found at delval.edu/equine.

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Baby Sapphire, the first foal of 2026 from the DelVal Equine Breeding Center.