‘Looking for Canada': RCMP's Musical Ride steeped in tradition as force turns 150

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‘Looking for Canada': RCMP's Musical Ride steeped in tradition as force turns 150
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The Musical Ride receives hundreds of applications but only a handful are chosen. Members take part in the ride for three years. rcmp

Mounties say the ride is a symbol of tradition, honour and pride where officers can build relationships with communities.

The first public ride dates back to 1887 at the riding school in Regina, about 13 years after the North-West Mounted Police began their march west on horseback from Dufferin, Man. It then returned in 1920, the same year the force’s name was changed to RCMP, and has since become a staple. In 1942, the program was moved to Fort Walsh, Sask., in the province’s southwest Cypress Hills region.

A few famous horses have come out of Fort Walsh, including Burmese, a black beauty that was gifted to the late Queen Elizabeth. Burmese was one of the her favourite horses because it had a quiet temperament, lots of spirit and was dependable.Article content While basic equestrian training ended at the Training Academy in Regina in 1966, nearly all Mounties are eligible to apply to be part of the tradition.

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