Thanks to environmentalists such as John Muir most everyone has heard of Yosemite National Park in California. However, not many people have had a chance to visit Yosemite horseback riding. I’m a huge fan of exploring national parks on horseback. Horses are able to trek through national forests and power across streams much more gracefully …
Situated in northern California, Rollin F Ranch is a family owned ranch offering horseback riding in Sonoma County. The Fiddler family is a ranching family, having planted their first vineyard on the Sebastopol property in 1906. Rollin F Ranch offers private interpretive trail rides in west Sonoma County wine country. If you …
With 3.85 million tourists visiting Napa Valley each year, Napa has wine tasting down to a science. There are over 500 wineries in the Napa Valley, however, what you might NOT know is that horses helped build its wine legacy. Dating back to the 1840s, horses were the primary form of transport for Napa residents …
“In riding a horse we borrow freedom,” that quote from Helen Thompson are words that I live by. In my Northern California city, I’m fortunate to live near wine country. Lucky for me, and you, I’ve discovered trail rides in Sonoma and Napa wine country with Sonoma Valley Trail Rides. There’s nothing better than …
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California dude ranch experience at Greenhorn Ranch Leaving the San Francisco Bay Area traffic behind, I can literally feel the stress disappear from my body as my husband drives our truck into California’s Lost Sierra. The grand conifer trees and pine forests mingle with clear-running streams as we wind our way to Plumas County. The …
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I’m a California girl. I love nothing better than riding on the back of a horse through fields of flowers or being able to see the Pacific Ocean while on a trail ride. If you are like me, you’re probably interested in learning how you can take a horseback riding vacation in San Luis Obispo …
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Ross Ranch horseback riding in Mendocino County Driving South on Highway One from Mendocino to Point Arena, California is an experience in itself. The winding road offers up majestic coastal views with crashing waves, soaring birds and plenty of wild life. If you happen to be traveling the Pacific Coast Highway in the winter, you …
Interview with Equestrian and Pastry Chef Christine Shepherd On a recent trip to Napa Valley I met a fellow equestrian who also happens to be a pastry chef. I sat down with Chef Christine Shepherd to talk about horses and how she maintains a work life balance. Writing Horseback: How did your love affair with …
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Pick up trucks flanked the side of Spencerville Road, wheels turned into the dirt and dry grass like hoof marks left in ridges of dried mud. Last year the rodeo was postponed due to mother nature’s wrath, but this year’s Penn Valley Rodeo proved a perfect blend of spring sunshine, athletic livestock and friendly cowboys …
