Danada Equestrian Center Welcomes Baby Colt Named Duke

WHEATON, IL — Danada Equestrian Center has planned a baby shower to welcome its newest addition, Duke, the first horse born at the equestrian center in 10 years.

Duke was born on May 25 to Daisy, a six-year-old Pecheron quarter horse. Daisy was pregnant with Duke when she first came to Danada Equestrian Center and the center found out during a pre-purchase exam.

This means the costs for Duke's health care were not initially in the budget for Danada Equestrian Center. The fundraiser aims to raise $3,000 for veterinary bills, training and other care for Duke. Any amount raised over $3,000 will be used for Danada Equestrian Center's team of lesson horses.

The virtual baby shower will run from Aug. 1 through Sept. 7.

Readers can click the link to donate to Duke's baby shower. Those who donate $20 or more get a hand-drawn portrait of Duke or one of the other horses at Danada Equestrian Center.

Residents can visit Danada Equestrian Center between 8 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. to see Duke in person in the pasture. Duke and Daisy usually stay out until noon, depending on the weather. Click the video below to see Duke in action: