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Photograph depicts NCOs, warrant officers and a commanding officer from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles (B.C. Horse) posing for a group photograph. Also in the photo are 4 dogs, presumably mascots.

Photograph depicts a corporal from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles (British Columbia Horse) standing outside his canvas tent where he was quartered. The soldier is wearing an Oliver leather bandolier which was typical of cavalry units, as was the whistle lanyard around his shoulder.

Photograph depicts a private from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles (recruited from the British Columbia Horse) standing outside the canvas tent where he was housed. Inside the tent are various supplies, including a gas lamp, a copy of Windsor Magazine, bedding and wooden crates. The soldier is wearing his Service Dress uniform with riding boots, gloves and a leather bandolier (popular with cavalry units).

Photograph depicts two soldiers on horseback about to jump over an obstacle, as part of routine training. These men would have been recruited into the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles through the British Columbia Horse squadron.

Photograph depicts five soldiers casually posing outside one of the canvas tents at camp. They belong to the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles (partly recruited through the British Columbia Horse).

Photograph depicts the 30th Regiment British Columbia Horse (later the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles) on parade at Willows Camp exhibition grounds. They are formally being inspected by then Brigadier-General Samuel Benfield Steele (later Major-General) who was Inspector General of Forces Western Canada. Next to him is Colonel Alexander Thomas Ogilvie, District Commanding Officer for Military District no. 11. Other high ranking military officials join them, as well as many civilians watching from the stands.

Photograph depicts the 30th Regiment British Columbia Horse (later the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles) on parade at Willows Camp exhibition grounds. They are formally being inspected by high ranking military officials. The particular group of soldiers in the front appear to be signallers as they carry flags, telescopes and other equipment. Civilians watch from the stands.

Photograph depicts a cavalry soldier with the rank of corporal from the 30th Regiment, British Columbia Horse on his horse. This regiment recruited for the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles which was where this soldier belonged. He would have trained as cavalry but served in the war as infantry. His Ross Rifle is carried on the side of his saddle.

Photograph depicts a soldier from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles, British Columbia Horse sitting in front of a tent at Willows Camp. He wears all the accoutrements of a cavalry soldier, including leather bandolier, riding gloves, breeches and boots. He wears the appropriate cap badge with details showing "2nd C.M.R. B.C.H".

Photograph depicts a cavalry soldier with the rank of sergeant from the 30th Regiment, British Columbia Horse on his horse. This regiment recruited for the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles which was where this soldier likely belonged. He would have trained as cavalry but served in the war as infantry. Willows Camp stables can be seen in the background.

Photograph depicts a cavalry soldier from the 30th Regiment, British Columbia Horse on his horse. This regiment recruited for the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles which was where this soldier likely belonged. He would have trained as cavalry but served in the war as infantry. This soldier carries his Ross Rifle on the side of his saddle.

Photograph depicts a group of soldiers from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles standing next to the canteen at Willows Camp. Some men are wearing white red cross brassards.

Photograph depicts a company of soldiers from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles at Willows Camp.

Photograph depicts officers of the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles posing in front of the canteen at Willows Camp. Seated in the wicker chair is future commanding officer, Lieutenant-Colonel John Cecil Latham Bott.

Photograph depicts a group from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles. These soldiers, trained as cavalry, would later serve in the war as an infantry unit. They are wearing leather bandoliers and campaign hats. They appear to be with a gun instructor who wears a Wolseley Pattern Sun Helmet (pith helmet). In the photo are four Colt Machine guns.

Photograph depicts a group of soldiers from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles on the grounds of Willows Camp. Seated in the wicker chair in the front is future commanding officer, Lieutenant-Colonel John Cecil Latham Bott.

Photograph depicts the British Columbia Horse during a routine march. The BC Horse contributed soldiers into various Canadian Mounted Rifle units who served in the Great War.

Photograph depicts the British Columbia Horse during a routine march. The BC Horse contributed soldiers into various Canadian Mounted Rifle units who served in the Great War.

Photograph depicts a lance-corporal from the British Columbia Horse mounted on his horse. This soldier is also in image J-04418.

Photograph depicts a soldier from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles. The 2nd CMR was raised with volunteers from the ranks of the 30th Regiment, British Columbia Horse. This particular soldier is mounted on his horse at Willows Camp.

Photograph depicts a group of soldiers mounted on their horses. They belong to the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles (B.C. Horse). They wear Stetson hats and Orndorff pattern bandoliers. While mounted rifle units typically trained as cavalry, they were dismounted overseas and saw service as infantry units.

Photograph depicts volunteers of the 30th Regiment, British Columbia Horse with their horses. During the First World War, the Regiment was not mobilized, but in December 1914 many volunteers from the Regiment joined the newly formed 2nd Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles. Trained as cavalry and deployed as infantry, volunteers from the regiment fought in the war as part of the 5th Battalion CEF, 8th Canadian Infantry Brigade of the 3rd Canadian Division. They also recruited for the 2nd and 11th Regiments, Canadian Mounted Rifles CEF. In the background are the stables and encampment at Willows Camp. In this photo, a volunteer attemps to bring two horses to the stables.

Photograph depicts members of the 30th Regiment, British Columbia Horse working at the stables. They are notably cleaning up the vicinity and adding fresh hay.

Photograph depicts volunteers of the 30th Regiment, British Columbia Horse with their horses. During the First World War, the Regiment was not mobilized, but in December 1914 many volunteers from the Regiment joined the newly formed 2nd Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles. In this photo, men tend to their horses.

Photograph depicts volunteers of the 30th Regiment, British Columbia Horse with their horses. During the First World War, the Regiment was not mobilized, but in December 1914 many volunteers from the Regiment joined the newly formed 2nd Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles and saw action overseas as infantry.

Photograph depicts volunteers of the 30th Regiment, British Columbia Horse with their horses. During the First World War, the Regiment was not mobilized, but in December 1914 many volunteers from the Regiment joined the newly formed 2nd Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles and saw action overseas as infantry. In this particular photo, volunteers groom the horses and clean up the camp.

Photograph depicts members of the 30th Regiment, British Columbia Horse at the Riding School, Willows Camp. In this photo they are seen working the land and feeding the horses. While these soldiers trained as cavalry, the regiment itself was not mobilized at the outbreak of war. Thus, several of its men would join the newly formed 2nd Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles.

Photograph depicts the British Columbia Horse during a routine march. The BC Horse contributed soldiers into various Canadian Mounted Rifle units who served in the Great War.

Photograph depicts the British Columbia Horse during a routine march. The BC Horse contributed soldiers into various Canadian Mounted Rifle units who served in the Great War.

Photograph depicts a soldier from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles. The 2nd CMR was raised with volunteers from the ranks of the 30th Regiment, British Columbia Horse. This particular soldier is seated at the entrance of his tent reading newspapers and smoking a pipe. behind him, some blankets are hung to dry over a wall.