Riding with Reagan: From the White House to the Ranch by John Barletta

Filled with heartwarming stories, humorous anecdotes, and history-making events, this is a moving, intimate portrait of Ronald Reagan whose heart, wisdom, and all-American spirit continue to inspire. In 1981 John Barletta was chosen to lead the president's equestrian protection. He became the president's riding partner at his California ranch, at Camp David, and even at Windsor Castle. During their nearly twenty-year relationship, Barletta would come to know Ronald Reagan as few others did. John Barletta was a Vietnam veteran and Secret Service agent with a lifelong passion for horses and a deep respect for Ronald Reagan. Paperback. 238 pages.