An unexpected benefit of our Vermont visit was a chance to see this incredible drill team perform. While we waited for the concert to start they did their various maneuvers right in front of the grandstand. We took pics and video of course.
This video is very short
RCMP Musical Ride
It was interesting to learn that all the riders are full fledged police officers who rotate into the ride for three years, with one third leaving each year and one third beginning their stint. We had great fun watching them. In some formations the inner horses would be barely moving, merely pivoting in place while the next rank trotted and the outer horses cantered. Truly impressive.
This one, taken by Liz is both longer and better
Neat! How often do you get to see something like that?
ReplyDeleteThat was the one thing I would ahve made sure I saw if Jen and I had gone. Glad you had the chance to see it and take pictures. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteWow, that's so cool that you guys got to go! The drill teams are always amazing to watch.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, we saw them perform at the World's Fair in '86. It was spectacular!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Way cool! I saw them at Madison Square Garden when I was a kid. It's still awe-inspiring, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThat was great! Reminds me of my daughter's sychronized ice skating team.
ReplyDeleteFC, it was an unexpected treat for sure
ReplyDeleteNYV, we were tickled that it worked out so we had good seats for the whole show. It was amazing
Aussie O, I have seen such stuff at the local level, but nothing like that. It was fun
Nita, it was, thanks
akagaga, we loved it too!
Teri, you know if we had thought of it we really would have gladly taken you along if you wanted to go. we had three extra tickets due to the way you had to buy them.....wish we had thought to ask.