Musical Ride
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| Royal Canadian Mounted Police Gendarmerie royale du Canada Musical Ride |
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 Cap badge of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police |
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| Active | 1873–present |
| Country | Canada |
| Type | Dragoons |
| Role | Federal, National & Paramilitary Police Force |
| Size | 15 divisions |
| Garrison/HQ | RHQ—Ottawa |
| Nickname | The Mounties |
| Motto | Maintiens le droit (Defend the law)[1][2] |
| Battle honours | see Battle honours |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander |
William J. S. Elliott (Commissioner) |
| Honorary Commissioner | HM The Queen |
| Honorary Deputy Commissioner | The Prince Edward[3] |
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| Shoulder flash |  |
| Tartan | RCMP |
| Abbreviation | RCMP/GRC |
The Musical Ride of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police is a formal event showcasing the equestrian skills performed by thirty-two cavalry who are regular members of the force. The event is held in Canada and worldwide to promote the RCMP. The first official ride was held in 1887 in Regina, Saskatchewan and commanded by Inspector William George Matthews.
The Musical Ride is featured on the Canadian fifty-dollar bill produced from 1969-1979.
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RCMP horsemen performing at the 1939 World's Fair
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The Musical Ride performed on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Canada Day, 2007
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