Maxwell Newhouse recollects feeling the earth tremble beneath him when he saw 32 riders donning red jackets on their large black horses perform in a flawless choreography. It had been his first time witnessing the RCMP Musical Ride, an equestrian spectacle honoring Canada’s cultural legacy. As the RCMP celebrates its 150th anniversary, Newhouse is reflecting on the artistic influence he has derived from the event, expressing that observing this performance inspired him to paint for over ten years, including some of the scores of depictions he has exhibited in his book, “The RCMP Musical Ride.” The RCMP Musical Ride, symbolizing tradition, honor, and pride, provides a platform for building a strong bond between officers and communities. Held in seven provinces, officers undergo stringent training in Ottawa, and along with horses that must undergo comprehensive training, this event retains its interest. Mounted cavalry drills, a tradition inherited from British cavalry members, were a regular feature until the event was interrupted during the First World War until it returned in 1920. Although horses were of different colors initially, former Commissioner Stuart Wood ordered the use of black horses to replicate the Life Guards’ red jackets against black horses at King George VI’s coronation. It was not easy to get black horses, so the RCMP established a breeding program to obtain these animals. While basic equestrian training ceased at the Training Academy in Regina in 1966, applicants desirous of joining in the ride receive applications in hundreds, and by following rigorous procedures, the best are selected. The Musical Ride is short-term, lasting for three years, during which members must dedicate themselves to rigorous grooming schedules, cleaning stalls, and sweeping floors. In conclusion, for Newhouse, the ride evokes a sense of pride and admiration, and despite the RCMP’s occasional negative press, he believes that the Musical Ride’s long history is something to be proud of.