The Musical Ride
1954
19 min
Coming soon
This 1954 documentary short presents the famous Musical Ride of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. In a display of brilliant horsemanship, scarlet-coated Mounties take their horses through the many intricate patterns of the Ride, performed to the accompaniment of band music.
Details
This 1954 documentary short presents the famous Musical Ride of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. In a display of brilliant horsemanship, scarlet-coated Mounties take their horses through the many intricate patterns of the Ride, performed to the accompaniment of band music.
Education
Ages 10 to 11
Health/Personal Development - Fitness/Physical Activities
History - Canadian Confederation
History and Citizenship Education - Canadian Federation (1850-1929)
A passion for many, horseback riding is depicted here as an art form. This short film can inspire a Web search for information on the history of the practice and how it connects with Confederation and the place where the RCMP Musical Ride was born. Have students practise a few “equestrian” sequences on foot, outside. Besides having fun, they will gain an appreciation of how technically difficult it is for the RCMP riders to perform these sequences.
