Category Archives: riding

Anything Goes Frittata

I first tasted frittata on a trail ride with the Redwood Empire Trail riders. My friend, Mary Ottoboni, made a simple frittata that was especially inspiring to me before we hit the trail that morning. Yum! I’ve been experimenting with … Continue reading

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Trail Ride Fun

Mickey, a Kiger Mustang, checks out his selfie image with Aaron. An all around good sport, Mickey is sensible boy on our trail rides. He’s settled in well from his prior wild horse status in the Oregon hills. Here’s Greg … Continue reading

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Lazy Me Ranch Ride and Games Day

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Appreciation

In that lull between spring and summer one of the best way to enjoy life is to venture out into nature and appreciate it. Gracie and I found a spot where the wild oats were up as tall as her … Continue reading

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What is the horse saying with his ears?

What is the horse saying with his ears?.

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Jealousy Takes A Bite

            Jealousy is an ugly emotion no matter what type of critter is expressing it. We all know the human clichés depicting jealousy’s vengeful stares, back stabbing, and plotted revenge to right a perceived hurt. But is the supposed cause … Continue reading

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Go West for NaNoWriMo

I’m not sure how it happened but when I sat down at my keyboard this year to jump into the National Novel Writing Month frenzy, a “western” started galloping out of my head. Go figure. I sat down to add to … Continue reading

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Sebastopol Wranglers

We’re on a mission here. As members of the Redwood Empire Trail Riders horse club, we’re out to help promote other horse clubs in our area. Today we offer the link to the Sebastopol Wranglers, also here in Northern California. … Continue reading

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Redwood Riders

Howdy Y’all, Just found this website for Redwood Riders horse club in Mendocino County. I know this club has been around for a looooong time, since I went to some of their events and trail rides when I was a … Continue reading

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Life With Horses

Gracie chases motorcycles. Yes, you read that right, she chases motorcycles and four-wheelers. Which leads to another interesting aspect of life with horses. I knew about the four-wheeler gig. Kevin and I would go over onto the neighbor’s 200+ acres to … Continue reading

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