Not having been around many horses, I take advantage of every opportunity to photograph them. For me, they are gentle giants. When the Yolo Arts & Ag Project invited us to visit the Pine Trails Ranch in Davis, I went to see what the horse ranch was all about.
The first horse to greet me was this friendly one. He came right up to the opening in the gate, poked his head through and grabbed my attention. I was able to pet him and visited him more than once.
Next I saw this beautiful horse wearing a fly mask.
There were a few horses in a row of stalls. Now, can any photographer not take a photo of leading lines?
One horse owner didn’t mind me taking pictures of his horse.
Lessons were in progress. The young girl was waiting her turn and warming up her horse, while the woman was just finishing. After the lesson the horse was waiting to be groomed.
I was lucky to find another horse owner cleaning her horse’s shoeless feet. She said her old horse didn’t need shoes because she wasn’t that active. But, her feet needed to be taken care of.
I also found some interesting scenery to photograph.
I enjoyed my morning at the Ranch and my time with the horses! Thank you Yolo Arts & Ag!
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These horses are so beautiful 😍 and great images.
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Thank you 100 Country Trek!
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Nice photos. I did miss this one.
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Thank you Alessandra! Yes, if you didn’t go on Thursday, it was too smoky to go on Saturday.
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You had me at “horses!” Both our granddaughters are in to riding…..I call one “the cowgirl” because she is all “country” and the other “city slicker” because, well she lives in suburbia.
Great photos and stories as always, Anne! 😊
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Thanks Donna! I’m glad you enjoy your granddaughter’s horse riding.
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Nice horse photos. I’m not around horses either, but love to see them when I can.
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Thank you Kathy! I hope you get to visit horses often.
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What fun to visit all these horses! When our county fair is on, I love to go to the animal pens with the 4H projects and the horse stalls. Animals are just wonderful to look at and enjoy. You got some lovely shots here.
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Thanks N! I like to go to fairs and visit the 4H area. The kids are wonderful, answer you questions and take great care of their animals.
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Nice set, and good description of your visit to the horse ranch.
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Thanks Marlene!
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I love your horse images. They are intelligent creature and very gentle.
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Thanks Amy! I’ve never had a horse come over to me like that first one pictured did. He was so sweet.
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