Reginald Dale Fielding

Reggie was born on January 8, 1964, in Wichita Falls, Texas. The family moved to Antlers, Oklahoma, in 1972 and Antlers became home. While attending school, Reggie enjoyed many activities. He was active in Little League Baseball, 4-H activities, FFA, all types of sports and he excelled in it all. He had a very outgoing personality and made friends easily. The family usually had a horse or two around, (thanks to Uncle Stanley) but it was Reggie who claimed them. His gift for handling horses led him to pursue his dream of becoming a jockey. He loved the horses and they loved him! A winning combination.

Friend and Fellow-Jockey, Michael Felts sent this letter to Reggie's family when he learned of Reggie's passing:

"Some have wondered about Reg's jockey riding career and if he fulfilled his dream of being a jockey. Well, I can tell you from my own memory (and the stats from equibase.com) that he did indeed fulfill that dream and then some. The information I can provide is from 1982-1987. I do seem to recall Reg telling me he started out with quarter horses prior to 1982, but I have no information on that. What I have is all Thoroughbred racing stats.
Reggie rode in 894 races: he won 75, he was 2nd in 85, and 3rd in 77. He rode his first race on May 6th 1982 at Churchill Downs in Kentucky. That's a premier track, not only in Kentucky, but the entire globe! Great place to have your first start. He won his first race on July 8th, 1982 at River Downs in Ohio, on a horse named Kang Baby. Some of the other tracks he rode included Ellis Park, Darby Downs, Philadelphia Park, Delaware Park, Atlantic City, Canterbury Park and Garden State Park. Fellow jockeys and trainers would describe Reggie as a "strong" rider. He rode them hard and fast and had a desire to get to the wire first.

Years later, I still think about some of these races. Whitesburg Mart was 70 - 1 and Reggie had to pry me into going with him and betting. It was a cold rainy, windy day. We came back very happy that day, pockets full. And there was another race that still makes me laugh when I think of it. He rode the filly "Close to My Heart" at Thistledowns and he won, but we also had the locals throwing beer cans and bottles onto the track because they were upset with the steward's ruling. I never went back to that track!"

He's happy now. I saw him in a dream I had a couple weeks ago, and I can say I can't recall ever having one before. He was standing and leaning against a tree, with his cowboy hat on and just smiled and tipped his hat. I woke up and smiled. He's OK!
Michael Felts

Reggie worked hard to obtain his dream. But it also seemed that he was at the right place at the right time to get connected to "good people" that were genuinely interested in him. The days of horse racing were exciting as Reggie obtained his "Apprentice Jockey" license and later "Licensed Jockey". Though Reggie found success as a jockey his health became an issue, as well as his weight. He began to explore other careers. While living in Tyler, Texas, he attended Tyler Junior College to obtain a certificate for working in Land Surveying, an accomplishment that brought him great pride. A lover of the outdoors, Reggie also worked in the oil fields. Once again, his health became an issue. He retired and spent the remainder of his days in Antlers, where he discovered a talent for woodworking. He began a small business, "Medicine Hat". He learned to build beautiful wooden furniture out of cedar, his favorite wood, and also stayed busy dabbling in antiques and restoring furniture. He experienced much satisfaction during the time he was creating beautiful things with wood.
Reggie is survived by his son, Christopher Leuthbecher, of Florida, daughter Natalie Murray and spouse Kameron Cranfield, of Yukon, Ok; three grandchildren, Scarlett, Charlie and Nolan; parents, Tommy and Janella Cornstubble of Antlers; sister, Julie Carroll and Ronnie of Tishomingo; brother, Cliff Fielding and Andrea of Jones, Oklahoma, brother Drew Cornstubble
and Carrie of Holt, Missouri; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Reggie was preceded in death by his father, Roger Fielding, and daughter, Carli Leuthbecher; grandparents, Thomas and Edith Baber and Dewey and Maybelle Cornstubble.
Reggie was a funny, warm, creative person who will be missed dearly by all who loved him, both humans and animals alike.
He faced many challenges in his life. A few weeks before his passing, Reggie announced "I surrendered to the Lord! Really, I did!" There was evidence of this. We rejoice that he made peace with his Lord.

"For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 8:38-39 KJV

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 2PM at the Serenity Funeral Service Chapel. 

Services have been entrusted with Serenity Funeral Service of Antlers. 

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