The documentary I Can Save This Horse was produced by Camila Shannon for her 8th grade Capstone project at Boulder Country Day School (BCD). The Capstone Project is a year-long, mentor-based project completed by all 8th grade students and allows students to explore an interest or passion. Students work with a faculty advisor and an adult mentor to develop their project over the entire school year, with an April presentation to the school and families.

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For her project summary, Camila wrote:

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I am making a documentary at a horse rescue  that I aim to use to help raise awareness about horse abuse/slaughter and helping mistreated horses in need. I chose this because I absolutely love horses and am passionate about saving horses from the horrible abuse that many of them fall victim to. I am working with my mentor, Amber Herrell, who is the owner of Shiloh Acres Horse Rescue where I’m filming. This project has opened my eyes to what really goes on in the horse world, often things that either not many people know about or are misguided/misinformed about. I want to open  other people’s eyes to the things that I’ve learned with this project.

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