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RCMP at Merritt restaurant, a member of the musical ride. File photo KDG

The famed musical ride is purported to be coming to the Merritt Rodeo grounds in August. It was last here in the summer of 1988. The demonstration of lancers, riding horses set to music is a popular exibit at many summer events. The season starts for the ride on May 15th with the commissioners inspection.
The Schedule for Merritt says August 7th 2018, a local source says Rotary has sponsored it and tickets are available through them soon.

Every spring, the RCMP Commissioner visits the Musical Ride stables in Ottawa, Ontario to inspect the Musical Ride before the start of their summer tour. The 32 horses and riders of the Musical Ride line up in rows and the Commissioner passes by each rider and horse to ensure they meet the regimental standard of dress and deportment. The Commissioner then watches the first official performance of the season and sees first-hand that the Musical Ride is ready to represent the RCMP and Canada during their annual tour.

Over the course of the 2018 tour, the Musical Ride will perform in approximately 40 communities in the provinces of Ontario and British Columbia. Musical Ride performances are a Canadian tradition which helps raise funds for local charities and community initiatives across Canada.

 

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