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Giddy-up: more than a dozen RCMP-bred horses galloping to an auction near you

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Sosi and Baffin are two of 16 Hanoverian horses up for auction on GCSurplus starting Sept. 29. Bred by the RCMP, they didn't make the cut for the Musical Ride, but are still "highly sought-after horses," according to the RCMP.Photographs courtesy of RCMP

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BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY

September 29, 2025

Beginning Sept. 29, 16 homebred Hanoverian horses that didn’t make the grade for the RCMP Musical Ride are seeking new roles in the private sector.

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