On behalf of the Interior Provincial Exhibition Association, we are pleased to announce that the RCMP Musical Ride will be visiting the Armstrong Fair Grounds on Sunday July 19, 2009 for two performances at 2pm and 7pm!

The RCMP Musical Ride will be preceded by a show featuring various acts and promises to be entertaining. The entire performance will be approximately 1 ½ hours long. Various vendors will be on site providing food and refreshments as well as our own Musical Ride/IPE Merchandise shop providing those special souvenirs and memorabilia. Attendees are encouraged to go meet and take pictures with the riders and horses before and after the shows.

Today, in keeping with tradition, the Musical Ride is performed by a full troop of 32 riders and horses, plus the member in charge. The Musical Ride consists of the execution of a variety of intricate figures and cavalry drill choreographed to music. Demanding utmost control, timing and coordination, these movements are formed by individual horses and riders, in two's, four's and eight's at the trot and at the canter. Months of training, practice and many kilometers/miles around the riding school make horse and rider one. The horses also appear on Parliament Hill, in parades, special events and have the ability to travel and adapt to different environments and, not to mention, hours of petting and photo-taking!

One of the most recognizable Musical Ride formations is the "Dome," once featured on the back of the Canadian fifty-dollar bill. The highlight of the Musical Ride is, without a doubt, the CHARGE when lances, with their red and white pennons, are lowered and the riders and their mounts launch into the gallop. The conclusion of the performance is the March Past performed to the strains of the RCMP's Regimental March where the Musical Ride traditionally salutes the guest of honour.

This event is part fundraiser for the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Tower of Care Foundation. This foundation has the goal of raising 7 million dollars to equip the new Patient Care Tower. The new Tower will house Emergency, Maternity, Paediatric, Surgery, ICU, Cardiac and Ambulatory Care.

Ticket Information:
Adult - $12
Child (12 & Under) - $7
Family Pass (2 Adults and 2 Children 16 & Under) - $28

Prices do not include GST

Family pre-sell tickets* will be available at:

• The IPE OFFICE in Armstrong
• ASKEW'S FOODS in Armstrong
• All VERNON SAFEWAY locations
• AVALON EVENT RENTALS in Kelowna
   2-1660 Powick Rd, Kelowna BC (turn off Hwy 97 by Fairfield Inn)

*A Family ticket admits 2 Adults and 2 Children aged 16 & under. All tickets are rush seating.

If you would like to be involved in the RCMP Musical Ride performances on July 19th, 2009, please click on the buttons below to download the Volunteer application and waiver forms (PDF).

Please bring your completed forms to the IPE office or fax them to 250-546-6181.

For any questions or more information, please email us or call the IPE office at 250-546-9406

Thank You!
IPE Management