RCMP Musical Ride ‘at Risk’ Amid Recruitment Shortfalls

The Musical Ride, a special RCMP unit showcasing the equestrian skills performed by 32 cavalry, now has too few riders to mount a full complement and faces increasing challenges due to flagging recruitment, an internal audit found. The unit, which normally includes 32 riders, now only has 24 and has not been at full strength since a tour in 2018, according to the audit, which was first reported by Blacklock’s Reporter. “The sustainability of the Musical Ride is at risk as divisions are not releasing a sufficient number of members on an annual basis to ensure its effective and efficient operation,” says the report, entitled “Evaluation Of The RCMP’s Musical Ride.”...