Horses, Riders, Dogs and more
Posted by Dave Green
Horses, Riders, Dogs and More!
Alliston [June, 18, 2012] On June 16 and 17 the community of Alliston was invaded by police, dogs and horses. There was no emergency, just a celebration of Canada and Community. The RCMP Musical Ride shows this past weekend in Alliston wowed thousands of people with their grandeur, precision and beauty. On Saturday and Sunday 32 riders and horse walked onto the field at the National Focus Soccer Field and gave the crowds 30 minutes of excitement. The highlight of the show for many was the chance to meet and greet the riders and horses in person at the edge of the performance area after the show. The men and women of the RCMP Musical Ride were friendly and shared stories of their experiences this summer including their participation in Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Many people followed the riders back to the stables at the Alliston Memorial Arena where they had another chance to interact with riders and horses as they wound down from their performance.
Although the Musical Ride was the main attraction they were nearly eclipsed by OPP Canine Unit in the Alliston Business Improvement Association Pre-show. The dogs and handlers put on a fun and informative show demonstrating the teamwork and skills used by the Canine Unit on a daily basis. "Criminals" were aprehended, firearms were found, "drugs" were sniffed out. Serious work demonstrated with a great sense of fun.
During the short break between the OPP Canine Unit and the RCMP Musical Ride the crowd was entertained by The Clans of Tecumseth Pipe and Drum Band under the leadership of Pipe Major Brian Kirk. The music of the pipes and drums filled the field as we waited for the Musical Ride to arrive.
The Rotary Club of Alliston thanks everyone for coming out to the show and a special thanks to our partners, The Town of New Tecumseth and County of Simcoe for their support.
Watch this site for a picture and video review of the weekend. If you are interested in professional photographs of the performance visit: http://squarepegimages.com/
Although the Musical Ride was the main attraction they were nearly eclipsed by OPP Canine Unit in the Alliston Business Improvement Association Pre-show. The dogs and handlers put on a fun and informative show demonstrating the teamwork and skills used by the Canine Unit on a daily basis. "Criminals" were aprehended, firearms were found, "drugs" were sniffed out. Serious work demonstrated with a great sense of fun.
During the short break between the OPP Canine Unit and the RCMP Musical Ride the crowd was entertained by The Clans of Tecumseth Pipe and Drum Band under the leadership of Pipe Major Brian Kirk. The music of the pipes and drums filled the field as we waited for the Musical Ride to arrive.
The Rotary Club of Alliston thanks everyone for coming out to the show and a special thanks to our partners, The Town of New Tecumseth and County of Simcoe for their support.
Watch this site for a picture and video review of the weekend. If you are interested in professional photographs of the performance visit: http://squarepegimages.com/