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California Cowboys and Cowgirls

“There is a difference between the average person who can take a picture and the passionate person who sees the picture and can create it,” according to Equine Photographer Sharon Fibelkorn Chapman. “A big difference.” Let’s take a closer look at California cowboys and cowgirls through Sharon Fibelkorn Chapman’s eyes. I discovered Sharon’s equine photography […]

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Horses to Vines; Jamieson Ranch Vineyards

A small heard of miniature horses will soon be trotting over to Jamieson Ranch Vineyards. The Napa, California-based winery has launched the Light Horse Foundation to help autistic and at-risk children with the introduction of therapy horses. Light Horse wine The southernmost winery in the  Napa Valley produces Light Horse wine and Reata wines. Priced

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Draft Horse Play Day, Jack London Park, Glen Ellen, CA

Did you know that author Jack London was fond of horses; particularly Draft horses? Jack London loved horses and included them often in his later writings. During the early 1900’s, when horses were being displaced on farms by tractors and trucks, Jack preferred to rely on horses. At times, he had as many as 50

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Garrod Farms, Horseback Riding in Saratoga, California

For those of us who grew up horseback riding through fruit orchards, vineyards, rolling hills, forests and miles of open space, the times of running horses on the beach and trotting on dirt bridle paths are becoming fewer and farther in between.  With that in mind, I was thrilled to learn of Garrod Farms, located

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Horseback riding in Palm Springs? Smoke Tree Stables in Coachella Valley

Lush, manicured green lawns fade away as the horse trailer rumbles behind the pick up truck we ride in. Cold air blasts our faces as we take in the desert view from inside our air-conditioned vehicle. The landscape of Coachella Valley in Palm Springs is dry and desolate, yet there is an oasis in the

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Horseback riding vacation at Chalk Hill Estate, Healdsburg, California

Ride a Polo Pony in Sonoma, California Wine Country at Chalk Hill Estate Those fortunate to have visited California wine country know that good food and wine go together like a horse and carriage. What do the two have in common? California’s rich terroir produces outstanding local fruits and vegetables and our fertile soils support

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Alisal Dude Ranch Horseback Riding Vacation, Solvang

  Horseback riding vacation in Santa Ynez Valley Whether you are a Hollywood celebrity like Anna Paquin, Barbra Streisand or Diane Keaton looking to escape the bright lights of Los Angeles, California or you simply want to get out of the fast lane for a moment, you’ll want to make tracks for the Alisal Guest

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