Reggie was brought up in Texas,
so, it was natural for him to become a cowboy; a skill his grandfather was famous
for and which was passed on to Reggie by his uncle. At a very young age, Reggie
began working with horses and later went on to compete in (African-American) rodeos,
including the national touring 'Bill Pickett Invitational' which
is a tribute to the man who invented Bulldogging. Reginald has won championships
in Team Roping and Team Penning.
And when not rodeoing,
Reggie continues to shoe and train horses. "I like a lot of things that deal
with nature; being a cowboy keeps me honest and real."
Reggie
loves working with children and dedicates his time to the IX
Winds Ranch "Camp Gid' D Up" along with founder and fellow Cowboy/Actor
Glynn Turman. "More than
anything, I want to be a good role model for the kids." His other work with
children includes the 'Special Olympics', touring with a celebrity basketball
team that raises funds for children's charities, 'Cowboys for Kids', 'The Southwest
Black Cowboys', 'The Real Black Cowboy Film Festival', held at the Gene Autry
Western Heritage Museum, 'The San Dimas Celebrity Team Penning Rodeo', 'The Institute
for Black Parenting', and speaking at various High Schools and Colleges across
the country. Besides basketball, Reginald loves football and rodeoing. "Those
are my main sports. I'm a big Dallas Cowboys Fan."
Reginald received the 'Ambassador of Goodwill Award' from Governor George Nigh
of Oklahoma for Outstanding Public Service. On February 14, 1980, Reginald was
honored with "Reginald T. Dorsey Day" and the "Key to Oklahoma
City" by Mayor Patience Latting. He was also awarded a special "Certificate
of Merit" by Langston University for 'Continuing and Increasing Development
and Destinguished Achievement' for his Midwest Poetry readings. In addition, Reggie
has received the 'Keys' to a number of other cities throughout America.
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