Moving in Concert - The RCMP Musical Ride


OFFICIAL PAGE AND TOUR SCHEDULE

On July 3/98 the RCMP Musical Ride will be performed at 8:00 pm in the Selkirk Park. Proceeds will go towards the 125th Anniversary March West 99. Selkirk will also be celebrating Canada Day that evening with fireworks. Canada Post will be there to unveil their commemorative stamp for the 125th RCMP Anniversary.
On July 4th and 5th the Ride will be performed at Lower Fort Gary. Tickets for both events are available at participating CIBC and Garden City Shopping Center Customer Service outlets. Tickets are also available at the respective sites the day of the events.

The Musical Ride is performed by a full troop of 32 riders and horses. It consists of a variety of intricate figures and movements demanding utmost control, timing and coordination. Months of training and practice make horse and rider a synchronized, skillful unit.

The origin of the Musical Ride maneuvers can be found in traditional cavalry-drill movements. Dress and equipment are also deeply rooted in cavalry and Force tradition. The original North West Mounted Police uniform has undergone some changes over the years but the Scarlet Tunic has been with the RCMP since its beginning. Ride members wear modern Review Order -Stetson, Scarlet Tunic, Sam Browne belt, breeches, Strathcona riding boots and spurs. Each rider carries a lance, a cavalry weapon that dates back to earliest times, topped with a red and white pennon and chrome-plated steel point.