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In this Monday Minute in the Archives, we saddle up for a look at a special piece of history—an English saddle President Reagan used at his beloved Rancho del Cielo.
This month, we're highlighting a handful of items President and Mrs. Reagan used while enjoying their cherished ranch in the Santa Ynez mountains. High above the coast, Rancho del Cielo was a place where the President could relax, ride, and reconnect with the land he loved.
Today's featured item is a Pariani forward jumping English saddle. President Reagan rode with this saddle many times, on several of his favorite horses—including Little Man, El Alamein, and Sergeant Murphy. Each ride was a reminder of the simple joys that meant so much to him.
This piece is part of the Reagan Library's archives, offering a personal glimpse into the everyday life of America's 40th President away from Washington.
Which of President Reagan's horses would you have loved to see him ride? Let us know in the comments below.
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In this Monday Minute in the Archives, we saddle up for a look at a special piece of history—an English saddle President Reagan used at his beloved Rancho del Cielo.
This month, we're highlighting a handful of items President and Mrs. Reagan used while enjoying their cherished ranch in the Santa Ynez mountains. High above the coast, Rancho del Cielo was a place where the President could relax, ride, and reconnect with the land he loved.
Today's featured item is a Pariani forward jumping English saddle. President Reagan rode with this saddle many times, on several of his favorite horses—including Little Man, El Alamein, and Sergeant Murphy. Each ride was a reminder of the simple joys that meant so much to him.
This piece is part of the Reagan Library's archives, offering a personal glimpse into the everyday life of America's 40th President away from Washington.
Which of President Reagan's horses would you have loved to see him ride? Let us know in the comments below.
For more information on the ongoing works of President Reagan's Foundation, please visit reaganfoundation.org
Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/RonaldReagan
Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/ronaldreagan
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/reaganfoundation
Follow us on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/ronald-reagan-presidential-library-foundation
Newsletter Sign-up: reaganfoundation.org/newsletter
#reagan #ronaldreagan #mondayminute #americanhistory
