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Canadian Lancers

Canadian Lancers

1956 · 8 min · ★ 6.3 · Documentary

This Sportscope short shows youngsters (8 years old and up) training at the Junior Bengal Lancers riding school in Halifax. Later they demonstrate their skills at a celebration in Annapolis, Nova Scotia. Six-year-old Heather Cameron, who is too young to be a student, is named official mascot of the unit.

Directed by Douglas Sinclair

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