Mounties say the ride is a symbol of tradition, honour and pride where officers can build relationships with communities.
“As an artist, I’m always looking for Canada,” Newhouse said. “How do we identify ourselves? I think the Mounties are part of that.”
The first public ride dates back to 1887 at the riding school in Regina, about 13 years after the North-West Mounted Police began their march west on horseback from Dufferin, Man. It then returned in 1920, the same year the force’s name was changed to RCMP, and has since become a staple. Black horses, however, were hard to come by. That was why, in 1939, RCMP established a breeding program in Regina, selecting horses for their black coats, size and temperament.
“I remember in the evenings, the horses would come over the hill, thundering hoofs and a great herd of moving bodies.” Nero was taxidermized and put on display at the RCMP Heritage Centre in Regina. However, the horse’s black coat has over the years turned brown due to light damage and the effects of taxidermy chemicals.While basic equestrian training ended at the Training Academy in Regina in 1966, nearly all Mounties are eligible to apply to be part of the tradition.
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