Although I never Knew or rode Reggie, All the pictures on the site it looked like Reggie was the best horse at longacres.When I hear that Reggie had passed away, I started to cry. When you lose a horse, It seems like you are losing a best friend. Reggie was loved by many of the campers at longacres, as it seems. Reggie was a great horse. And I wish I could have rode him! But for now Reggie is still is our hearts and we will never forget Regatta.

From. Jessica Nash

I’m so sorry to hear about Reggie! He was a very memorable horse, and I just had to write something about him. He was so sweet and mellow, and willing to do anything. I rode him on a trail ride and in a short lesson during camp and he was awesome! He was one of the most responsive and compliant horses I’ve ever ridden. It was THE best trail ride I’ve been on; I’m not kidding. Nothing rattled him, and his gaits were awesome! I’m really glad you gave me the chance to ride him. I know he was Erica’s favorite and she must be devastated. It’s so tragic that he is gone, and I know he can never really be replaced. I only have one photo of him, with Erica in the saddle. Now I wish I had taken more! Here’s the pic: http://www.geocities.com/crazeejumper/ERICAREGGIE.jpg. I hope lots of people write about Reggie because I’m sure a lot of others loved him too.

Even though i never have ridden reggie, i have herd how great he was. From Erika, Erica, Joetta and everyone else who how the wonderful chance to spend some time with reggie. When you lose a horse, it is a great loss for everybpdy that was near or close to that horse. But reggie went peacefully, and if he had to im glad he went that way. I wish i had the chance to meet reggie before he passed away, but i didn't get my chance. I bet there will be great horse at Longacres in the future, like reggie but none of them will come as close to perfection as he did. Rest in peace Regatta.

Love mary costello

Hi Tom! I'm sorry to hear about Reggie. Other then Stoney he was my favoratie and I have to admit I did cry when I read what happened. He was a great horse, though he had this talent for getting lame the night before the show he never ceised to amaze me with his talent of patience which helped greatly during drill team, or how he trudged through the trails on the trail rides. I will miss Reggie. If I find any pictures I will send them to you!

Kim Strand

"For Reggie:

Anyone that knew Reggie knows how special he was. Thinking way back to 1995, my second year at LA, I remember what an uncoordinated, somewhat pathetic rider I was. For my first show at Longacres that summer, I wanted to take Little Dipper in a Long Stirrup division because I just thought she was a cool pony. I was convinced by many other Reggie fans to take him instead because he can make ANY rider look like a star. And they were right. We were champion that day. For the rest of the summer, I was a Reggie rider. I rode him for the rest of the summer and took home the Long Stirrup Season Champion award.

That same summer, Priya took Reggie in the hack classes at Erie County Fair, competing against some of the fanciest horses around. Out of twenty-something horses, the judge just couldn't take her eyes off of Reggie. They won every hack class and ended up champion.

Reggie was a horse a little girl always dreamed about, but never really thought you'd be able to ride in real life. Reggie was a dream horse. With his wild mane and his long flowing white tail, I picture this magnificent dream horse cantering off into the sunset with his horsey friends. I feel so lucky to have known and ridden Reggie. He will be missed and will always be in our memories.

Princess Lisa "

Hi Tom,

I just read the newsletter....and i just found out about Reggie. EVERYONE
knows that Reggie has always been my favorite, and at this point i dont
really know what to say. Last summer was kind of hard for everyone because
Reggie was getting old, and couldnt be ridden that often. I remember i was
the only one who really rode him during the second session, because i wanted
to ride him in the fair. I was REALLY upset when i couldnt. I guess when i
look back at my 2 summers, i smile every time i remember the first time i
rode him in a show...and i came out with my first championship. He took care
of me every single time we went into the show ring, i know he took care of
everyone. There will never be another horse like Reggie, he was not only a
GREAT show horse, but he also had a great personality. Geeze i dont really
know what to say....other then he was my FAVORITE horse and i will ALWAYS
remember him, as will everyone else.

From
Erica Hankins

Hey im sorry to hear about Reggie......i loved him even though i didnt Ride him! He is in a better place now.....HORSIE HEAVEN......i remember when i was looking on your web site my 1st year and i wanted to ride im soooooooo bad...i maybe rode him like 3 times. thats ok those 3 times where the BEST! well i have to go Ride freddie now.....i was wondering would you guys mind if when i come up to camp i can bring him up with me because he is still a little green and i know he would learn a great amount if i bring him up. well just get back to me on that and i CANT WAIT TILL CAMP! haha see ya later
~Dani~