Thank you for the invite, are you ever involved with the re-enactments in Niagara-on-the-Lake? I used to drive the carriages there and loved seeing everyone dressed up and in character.

Thanks for the invite, I am still thinking about it, but I have a couple of task which require my attention before I can pay more attention to cavalry training.

That said, which two weekends in May were you planning to get together? I work some weekends, and have some commitments already, but I'd still like to truck my horse out to a practice, and see what we can do, whenever I can.

Hi Gary,

Thank you for the information. I'll be sure to pass this around to other people I know who may be interested.

Ashley 

Thank you for the info.  my little mare would not be suitable, she is a hunter and is a princess - chestnut mare what can I say...

Take care

Barb

I would love to try.I have one just retired racer that was very successful (and still very competitive) and a sometimes lame x-racer. Could we train with you? Perhaps one could just be hobbled in the area to make it look authentic? I think this is an awesome endeavor. 

Hi Gary,

Its not so much that either of us is too weathered. Its more that we are more interested in trail riding, dressage and jumping, in that order. One cannot do everything and I am too busy to add anything new at the moment.

John

Hi Gary,

That's so kind of you to invite me to participate in your reenactments, but I'm really not interested. I love the idea of it but at 67, with an 18 year old horse, riding the trails is more our speed.

I will mention your offer and your organization at our barn.

Best wishes,

John

Thanks for the info, that is very interesting.  When I was in high school I participated in Civil War re-enactments they were a load of fun.

I would love to come out and see one of your events sometime.

Best of luck this summer

Take Care 

 thanks for the welcome and info, i'll have to come out and see one of your outings at some point this coming year.

Thanks Gary, that very interesting - I am also interested in the US civil war, from a historical  point of view it wasnt that long ago - I  wonder if we have really progressed at all as a society other than technology

Many years ago I participated in English Civil War renactments- I was a Cavalier ( of course!!) Great fun and as a 16th/17th century history buff- gave me quite a connection to past events...

All the best Gina

It sounds really cool. And my grandfather would be thrilled if I did something like that! He wanted me join the military my whole life (clearly I'm not military material haha) He loves history and all that entails. But he's also the one who got me into riding as a child and he took me to all my lessons and paid for everything for so many years. If I did that he would be absolutely ecstatic! We'll keep in touch!!!  

For some reason I thought it was further.  My mare isnt ready for something like this, but when she is I will get in touch:D  

Just saw the youtube video--VERY COOL!

Hi Gary,

Thanks for the link to the site.  It looks very interesting and I will have to look more into it. I think distance would prevent me from joining, but it looks like fun!  Im going to keep an eye on your schedule and check it out when you are in my area.  

Quinn

I just watched the video.  Nice to have the video of your activity.  The horses are obviously well conditioned to the sound of rifle fire, I noticed one rider firing right above his horses head and the horse didn't even flick an ear.

I also noticed the bugle.  My Dad was in the Canadian reserves and had one just like it.

I am in northern BC.

You guys look like you are having wa-ay too much fun.

Hi Gary,

Thank you for the lovely note on what you do with your horses.  I think distance precludes my involvement but it sure sounds fun!

I will certainly check out your site.

There are no organized horse activities in my area so I am usually on my own.

Hi Gary,

Thanks for the introduction, I'll check out your site!

Alternatively, here is a link to my site (I am real estate agent focusing on horse people and horse properties)! http://www.bevansargent.ca

Hi, Gary. Thanks for the comment & invite. In fact, about 20 years ago, I was part of another U.S. Civil War & Fenian Raid re-enactment group, an infantry regiment based out of Newmarket. I'd probably join your outfit if I weren't already riding and training with the Governor General's Horse Guards.
Besides their musical ride, we also do skill-at-arms training, tent-pegging, and some World War 1 cavalry demonstrations.
I'll keep you in mind, if I decide to get back into reenacting.