Eager to take pictures with RCMP Musical Ride at PNE 2010 in Vancouver
Formed in 1875, just a few year after the Canadian Confederation, the RCMP not only became one of the most enduring symbols of Canada but also a great ambassador to represent our beloved nation worldwide. The RCMP Musical Ride is one of the best ways for anyone, Canadian or otherwise, to experience Canada’s unique heritage and identity.
To celebrate 100 Years of Fun at the PNE 2010, a full team of 32 RCMP police officers on horseback came to Vancouver’s Agrodome to perform the Musical Ride from Aug 26-31, 2010. Once again, the crowd at the Pacific National Exhibition fairgrounds got to enjoy these scarlet-uniformed riders did a variety of cavalry drills: The Maze, Threading of The Needle, The Star, The Doom, The Charge and even the Olympic Rings (four rider circles with the audience forming the 5th ring.)
The crowd not only marveled at the skill, discipline and teamwork displayed, they also admired the riders (about half of which were women) of their dedication to their profession. As a bonus at the end of the performance, the public got to meet the police officers underneath the broad-brimmed Stetson hats. [Photos & Videos by Ray Van Eng] www.vancouver21.com
VIDEO - RCMP Musical Ride, Grand Entry & Drill www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlMixIJ9xrk
VIDEO - RCMP Musical Ride, The Doom, The Maze & The Olympic Rings www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Sspz6LvpW0
Eager to take pictures with RCMP Musical Ride at PNE 2010 in Vancouver
Formed in 1875, just a few year after the Canadian Confederation, the RCMP not only became one of the most enduring symbols of Canada but also a great ambassador to represent our beloved nation worldwide. The RCMP Musical Ride is one of the best ways for anyone, Canadian or otherwise, to experience Canada’s unique heritage and identity.
To celebrate 100 Years of Fun at the PNE 2010, a full team of 32 RCMP police officers on horseback came to Vancouver’s Agrodome to perform the Musical Ride from Aug 26-31, 2010. Once again, the crowd at the Pacific National Exhibition fairgrounds got to enjoy these scarlet-uniformed riders did a variety of cavalry drills: The Maze, Threading of The Needle, The Star, The Doom, The Charge and even the Olympic Rings (four rider circles with the audience forming the 5th ring.)
The crowd not only marveled at the skill, discipline and teamwork displayed, they also admired the riders (about half of which were women) of their dedication to their profession. As a bonus at the end of the performance, the public got to meet the police officers underneath the broad-brimmed Stetson hats. [Photos & Videos by Ray Van Eng] www.vancouver21.com
VIDEO - RCMP Musical Ride, Grand Entry & Drill www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlMixIJ9xrk
VIDEO - RCMP Musical Ride, The Doom, The Maze & The Olympic Rings www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Sspz6LvpW0