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One of Canada's most recognized icons, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride, will be performing in Flin Flon on Tuesday, August 3. The troop of 32 horses and riders will perform a variety of cavalry drills choreographed to music. Legend has it that the first Musical Ride was developed in 1876 by early members of the North West Mounted Police to display their riding ability and entertain the local community. The first officially recorded Musical Ride was performed in Regina under Inspector William George Matthews in 1887. Over the years, its popularity has grown and the Musical Ride has evolved into a uniquely Canadian performance enjoyed by tens of thousands of spectators every year. Considering the original Mounted Police members had a British military background, it was inevitable that the series of figures they performed were traditional cavalry drill movements. These movements formed the basis of the Musical Ride. The Musical Ride provides Canadians, from coast to coast, with the opportunity to experience part of our heritage and national identity. Members of the Musical Ride are first and foremost Police Officers. They all have at least two years experience in active police work before volunteering for duty with the Musical Ride. Surprisingly, most have no prior riding experience. On Tuesday, August 3, the world-famous RCMP Musical Ride will be featured at the Foster Park Oval in Flin Flon. - The family fun time associated with the Musical Ride will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. - The pre-show entertainment is set for 6:30 to 7 p.m. - The Musical Ride will be featured from 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Tickets are available at the Flin Flon RCMP office, the Aqua Centre and the Victoria Inn.
