If you’re a fan of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride, now is your chance to own one of the majestic horses from their exclusive breeding program.

The RCMP is hosting its popular horse auction October 5-23. According to the press announcement, “All horses offered for sale will be posted on the website with a comprehensive information and health package for each. For the first time in our auction’s history, we will also be selling surplus horse semen.”

Known worldwide for their glossy black coats, the RCMP horses have been bred in Canada expressly for use in the Musical Ride and other ceremonial tasks since 1939. Arguably the most famous RCMP horse was Burmese, a mare that was given to Queen Elizabeth II in 1969. Her Majesty rode Burmese in her annual Trooping the Color parade for 18 years. Burmese passed away in 1990.

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