[1][2][3][4] Starting around in 1855, Several independent troops of cavalry in the Province of Canada's volunteer militia were first formed in and around the Kingston region.

[4] On 30 April 1875, these troops were finally grouped together when the 4th Provisional Regiment of Cavalry was authorized.

[1][3][5] On 6 August 1914, Details of the 4th Hussars were placed on active service for local protective duty.

The 8th CMR however wouldn’t serve as a complete unit and was broken up to provide reinforcements to the 4th Canadian Mounted Rifles.

[2][3] After the First World War, the 4th Hussars continued to serve as a militia cavalry unit in the Kingston area.