Strathcona's At Horse Guards

[SeaKingTacco]

I sincerely doubt the entire regimental fund is spent on maintaining the Ceremonial Mounted Troop.

I doubt it, too.

 

[Blackadder1916]

I sincerely doubt the entire regimental fund is spent on maintaining the Ceremonial Mounted Troop.

Technically, none of the "regimental fund" is spent on maintaining the Ceremonial Mounted Troop. There is a separate foundation.
From the regimental manual.

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ARTICLE 3504 - CEREMONIAL MOUNTED TROOP FOUNDATION
1. Through the efforts of many dedicated Strathconas and the generosity of its close friends, the
Regiment established the Ceremonial Mounted Troop Foundation on 26 November 1984. The Foundation
was registered as a Charitable Association under the Companies Act of Alberta. The Foundation is
operated as a separate entity from the Regimental Society. The Mounted Troop is funded in part through
public grants, private donations and honorariums for performances. The Department of National Defence
provides limited financial support. The annual interest from the Foundation investments helps to meet the
Troop’s yearly operating costs.
2. The objective of the Ceremonial Mounted Troop Foundation is:
“to act as a charity to benefit the community as a whole by preserving
and supporting the operation of the Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal
Canadians) Ceremonial Mounted Troop and thereby making it available
to Western Canadian communities and providing colour and fostering
interest in and respect for our national heritage.

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[FSTO]

some might argue having 30 odd soldiers dedicated to ceremonial duties at which you receive donations to unit fund is ethically dubious.

Wasn’t the regiment originally formed by a railroad baron?

 

[markppcli]

Wasn’t the regiment originally formed by a railroad baron?

Yes, and as we all know any respectable regiment would have been raised by a textile magnate.

 

[rmc_wannabe]

Yes, and as we all know any respectable regiment would have been raised by a textile magnate.

Private Military Contracting before it was cool....

 

[PrairieFella]

Yes, and as we all know any respectable regiment would have been raised by a textile magnate.

To be fair to Lord Strathcona, he was so filthy rich Im sure he owned some textile mills too haha.

 

[The Bread Guy]

Hope they had enough gravy at the Palace

Individual pix attached.

 

[PrairieFella]

What an honour

 

[Rifleman62]

He always meets with representatives of the units he is Colonel-in-Chief of.
Including your neighbours in the other Armoury and the blue types at the airfield.

 

[Blackadder1916]

Hope they had enough gravy at the Palace
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Individual pix attached.

I was going to comment about how it's nice to see a group properly shaved, but the Major and the MWO couldn't wait until retirement to get into beard mode. And I thought that relaxed grooming standards was aimed at attracting and keeping a younger demographic.

 

[The Bread Guy]

I was going to comment about how it's nice to see a group properly shaved, but the Major and the MWO couldn't wait until retirement to get into beard mode. And I thought that relaxed grooming standards was aimed at attracting and keeping a younger demographic.

If you look closely at some of the pix, a few neck tattoos made it through, so some of that is still in play

 

[rmc_wannabe]

I was going to comment about how it's nice to see a group properly shaved, but the Major and the MWO couldn't wait until retirement to get into beard mode. And I thought that relaxed grooming standards was aimed at attracting and keeping a younger demographic.

The Household Division in the UK, along with the rest of the British Army, now allow beards. Its not as big a shock as you'd think, IMHO.

 

[Cloud Cover]

Who could have a problem with beards, they symbolize masculinity and strength in Norse warrior lineage, pluck, bravery, camaraderie and undaunted courage for the Brits particularly the Crimean regiments, religious purity and tradition for some of the Indo regiments, and even some of our foes like TB and ISIL.

Not every army has to be made in image of the Roman Army or the Wehrmacht. I guess they could be a fire hazard if left to get greasy.


(This coming from a guy who can’t stand his hair touching his ears, and brings an electric razor in his saddle bag when overnight ranching in the foothills).

As for beards when the brass want to see toy soldiers on parade for the public- well, that’s their call and imperative too. That’s why they are Colonels and Generals and you follow orders. It can be made to look sharp and presentable. And grows back.

 

[MacNav63]

Who could have a problem with beards, they symbolize masculinity and strength in Norse warrior lineage, pluck, bravery, camaraderie and undaunted courage for the Brits particularly the Crimean regiments, religious purity and tradition for some of the Indo regiments, and even some of our foes like TB and ISIL.

Not every army has to be made in image of the Roman Army or the Wehrmacht. I guess they could be a fire hazard if left to get greasy.


(This coming from a guy who can’t stand his hair touching his ears, and brings an electric razor in his saddle bag when overnight ranching in the foothills).

As for beards when the brass want to see toy soldiers on parade for the public- well, that’s their call and imperative too. That’s why they are Colonels and Generals and you follow orders. It can be made to look sharp and presentable. And grows back.

For one brief moment I interpreted "TB" as Treasury Board...but that would be "TBS."

 

[Cloud Cover]

For one brief moment I interpreted "TB" as Treasury Board...but that would be "TBS."

Sometimes they act like the same …

 

[rmc_wannabe]

For one brief moment I interpreted "TB" as Treasury Board...but that would be "TBS."

The former has caused very little damage to the CAF than the latter....

 

[markppcli]

I was going to comment about how it's nice to see a group properly shaved, but the Major and the MWO couldn't wait until retirement to get into beard mode. And I thought that relaxed grooming standards was aimed at attracting and keeping a younger demographic.

You’ll note the British officer in the back ground also has a beard. Everyone looks well groomed and professional.

 

[ueo]

And the only Regs.

Umm so what?