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RCMP Musical Ride Vancouver Island and BC tour

Overview

The RCMP Musical Ride tour on Vancouver Island saw increased activity due to high community demand. Following performances in Courtenay and Duncan, the troop added a third evening show at the Saanich Fairgrounds after an “overwhelming response” from the public.

All tickets for the additional performance sold out within hours. The tour, which features up to 32 mounted officers performing choreographed cavalry drills, concluded its Greater Victoria appearances with this final Saanich show. Organizers noted that the event included significant logistical support for the animals, such as 22,700 pounds of hay and 2,400 pounds of grain.

The tour is continuing across British Columbia with upcoming performances scheduled for August 15, 16, and a late show on Sunday at the Armstrong Fair Grounds. These upcoming events in Armstrong are being held to support the Cops for Kids Charitable Foundation in partnership with the Armstrong Kin Club and the Thomas Alan Budd Foundation. During the Armstrong visit, the public will have the opportunity to visit the stables daily to meet the horses and members of the troop.

Entities

Armstrong Kin Club · Saanich Fairgrounds · Greater Victoria Police Foundation · Sgt. Maffenbeier · Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 3 SOURCES] Event co-ordinator Wendy Kotorynski described the Musical Ride as an iconic Canadian tradition. saanichnews.com · sookenewsmirror.com · vicnews.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The Musical Ride tour in Saanichton included a third performance held on Sunday afternoon at the Saanich Fairgrounds. saanichnews.com · sookenewsmirror.com · vicnews.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The remaining 1,000 tickets for the extended performance sold out within a few hours. saanichnews.com · sookenewsmirror.com · vicnews.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The Musical Ride troop consists of up to 32 police officers and their horses. saanichnews.com · sookenewsmirror.com · vicnews.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Organizers ordered 22,700 pounds of hay and 2,400 pounds of grain for the horses. saanichnews.com · sookenewsmirror.com · vicnews.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The RCMP performs in up to 50 Canadian communities annually between May and October. saanichnews.com · sookenewsmirror.com · vicnews.com

Timeline

1 day ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
RCMP Musical Ride continues tour with upcoming charity shows in Armstrong
The RCMP Musical Ride is touring British Columbia, with upcoming performances in Armstrong scheduled for August 15-16 to raise funds for the Cops for Kids Charitable Foundation.
5 days ago

[CULTURE] 12 sources
RCMP Musical Ride adds third performance at Saanich Fairgrounds
The RCMP Musical Ride added a third evening show at Saanich Fairgrounds on Aug. 9 after strong community demand, with tickets sold out and a full Vancouver Island tour schedule.

Sources

cheknews.ca · heraldnet.com · kelownacapnews.com · lakecountrycalendar.com · oakbaynews.com · pentictonwesternnews.com · revelstokereview.com · saanichnews.com · saobserver.net · sookenewsmirror.com · todayinbc.com · vernonmorningstar.com · vicnews.com

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