These Horae helped with the movement of the stars, the change of seasons, and agriculture. A tack barn, on higher ground, is located behind the ranch house. They are also considered to be sisters of the Fates, Nemesis, and Tyche. The Reagans were horse people, as this sculpture suggests. The younger Horae are daughters of Zeus and Themis. PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN A CARVED WOOD HORSE-SHOE PHOTOGRAPH FRAME 20TH CENTURY Enclosing a photograph of President Ronald Reagan at Rancho del Cielo. These Horae accompanied Helios out into the sky. The elder Twelve Horae are daughters of Chronos and Ananke and sisters to Aether, personification of the upper air. Army 1st Cavalry Division before joining the Secret Service in 1974 as a special agent. I was a guest of Conejo Valley, however, all opinions are my own.Depiction of a Horae triad on a vase Horae of the Hours Barletta served his country as a member of the U.S. Ronald Reagan Presidential Library (805) 522-2977Īrticle by Travel Writer Nancy D. If you want to learn more of Ronald Reagan’s equestrian connection, you might enjoy the book Riding with Reagan, written by former Secret Service agent John Barletta.įor additional insider tips follow Northern California Travel Writer on Twitter, and Reagan riding with Mexico’s Jose Lopez Portillo. How do you remember Ronald Reagan? Ronald Reagan’s saddles. She also joined the firm of Lane, Lane and Kelly, Braintree, MA as an associate for three years and established her own.

Additionally, he has had several bronze statues and busts created, capturing his cowboy side of life. Reagan worked as an Assistant District Attorney in Plymouth County, Massachusetts from 1986 to 1994, in the District and Superior Courts as Chief District Court Prosecutor and as Chief of the Family Protection Unit. A drama based on the life of Ronald Reagan, from his childhood to his time in the oval office. During his time in politics, many people gifted President Reagan with saddles and belt buckles, many of which are on display at the library. With Dennis Quaid, Penelope Ann Miller, Amanda Righetti, Mena Suvari. While Ronald Reagan has worn many hats in his day as a Hollywood actor, governor and eventually president of the United States, he will always be remembered by me as an equestrian and a cowboy. I didn’t get a chance to go on a horseback riding vacation with President Reagan, but I was able to take my picture riding a buckskin horse in a Western saddle during a tour at the Presidential Library! Reagan Country bronze. Brown horseback riding with Ronald Reagan.

Reagan, 'Lake Lucky' (right), and the barn (center, partially hidden) for the horses. He also enjoyed horseback riding with other dignitaries during his travels. Rancho del Cielo the adobe house (center) that belonged to President and Mrs. Like any true equestrian, he wanted to share his love of horses and cajoled members of his staff to learn to ride. He found relaxation when he spent time surrounded by nature and horses. For many, the man who would become the 40th president of the United States exemplified many fine qualities. 6, 2011 was the 100th anniversary of Ronald Reagan’s birth, and a day worth celebrating. Reagan fired as the Indian fell upon him, and they rolled together from Reagan's horse and struck the ground in a tangle of arms and legs, rolling on down. There’s nothing better for the inside of a man than the outside of a horse.” Ronald Reagan (Photo courtesy of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library) Feb. Nancy Reagan had her own favorite a horse named No Strings. El Alamein was a grey Anglo Arab and had been gifted to him in 1980 by Lopez Portillo, President of Mexico. One of his favorite horses was named El Alamein. Does this tune sound familiar to any of you horse lovers? Reagan preferred horses that were long-legged, fast, and athletic. Army 7th Cavalry Division before joining the Secret Service in 1974 as a special agent. A horse is offered for sale to the cavalry. Barletta served his country as a member of the U.S. Early on, Nancy learned that if she wanted a relationship with Ronnie, she’d need to trade in her tennis racket for a saddle. With Ronald Reagan, Mary Maguire, Donald Crisp, Ben Hendricks Jr. It was when Reagan became California’s governor that he and wife Nancy purchased Rancho del Cielo, “Ranch in the Heaven” in Santa Barbara. After touring the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, I learned that President Reagan started his formative riding years in a cavalry saddle. It gives us a different perspective of the world. There’s something to be said about seeing the world from the back of a horse.

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