Above left: While riding was
usually a relaxing, private
escape for President Reagan,
he shared a passion for horses
with many other heads of state,
and his frequent equestrian
outings with foreign dignitaries,
such as this one with Queen
Elizabeth at Windsor Castle
in 1982, were always well
publicized.
Above: President Reagan
enjoyed telling stories and
sharing his love of horses with
fellow equestrians, such as
Secret Service agent Barbara
Riggs.
Above right: Geminisch was
gift to President Reagan
from Brazilian president João
Baptista de Oliveira Figueiredo,
and the classy Hanoverian
became a favorite mount of the
President Reagan during his
time in office.
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