Pony Soldier -

The NWMP was established in by Canadian Prime Minister Sir John A. Macdonald.

: To stop the illegal American whiskey trade and assert Canadian sovereignty. Pony Soldier

: They wore scarlet tunics to distinguish themselves from the blue-clad U.S. Cavalry, whom many Indigenous groups mistrusted. 🐎 Why "Pony Soldier"? The NWMP was established in by Canadian Prime

: In the early years, they were often viewed as protectors against predatory whiskey traders. 📜 Key Historical Events 1. The March West (1874) Pony Soldier