Awesome video. Looks like you all had fun, including the horses. I bet they were all reved up to go.

Mary-Joe

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.

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,

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.

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

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.

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

Just saw the youtube video--VERY COOL!

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  

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!!!  

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

 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 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 

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

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

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. 

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

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 

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.

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.

Hi Gary

I will bring this invite up at our club meeting, I believe there will be some interest. Please keep in touch.  The invite has excellent timing.

Cindy

Hi, Gary

It was really good to chat with you on the weekend. Brought back a few memories (some good, some not so good).

I am very pleased to have had a chance to talk to you, because you indirectly solved a problem I had finding a piece of kit - the swivel hook on your carbine belt that I've been looking for for weeks now. It's exactly the same pattern as the British Dragoons used between 1765 and 1890, when they went to saddle-holsters for their carbines. Perfect for Napoleonic leather gear. Now I know where to get them.

Who knows? I might put on the Union blue someday soon (it is my second-favorite colour!)

Bruce

hi gary, that's a really interesting endeavour! i've never seen a re-enactment. i'll keep it in mind for future.

Hello Gary

Thank you for the invitation.  I did know a girl who belonged to a group who annually re-enacted the War of 1812, and she participated with her horse.  It was in Greenwood, years ago.  I prefer a solitary ride- just me and my horse.  best regards, Lynn

Hello Gary

I'm sorry for your loss.  I hope you can take some comfort in knowing that your good friend of so many years has been released into peace and is at rest.

Your photos are amazing.  Sincerely, Lynn

Historical re-enactment sounds fantastically exciting.

Brendan Clifton

Markham, Ontario, Canada

Hi Gary,

Thank you and Montana and I will keep it in mind. Are you in the US or Canada. It all looks and sounds fantastic. All the best

Hi Gary, thanks for being the first person on here to say Hi to me.  It's bizarre that you have the same last name as me in a way.  I won't go into great detail here but my husbands last name was really spelt with one "s" but was changed over time.  I will have to learn to navigate this web page, it looks very interesting.