Ramona, CA

An Owner and Her Stallion Go for Miles and Miles By Teri Merry       Blayne Chenoweth, owner of Rocking Horse Arabians in Ramona, is a special woman with a special stallion. She is not your typical ranch owner. Appearing to be all of five feet tall and weighing 90 pounds, she is tough as nails and has a heart bigger than she is. More ... Fountain of Youth Farm has Tales to Tell By Annette Williams       Where else would Elizabeth Ponce de Leon live but at the Fountain of Youth? Fountain of Youth Farm, that is. Three generations of the Ponce de Leon family live at the farm on the corner of San Vicente and Warnock roads. Animals by the dozens live here, too. More ... Rescued Cattle Written during the Witch Creek Fire       Out of the fire-blackened trailer Cows, bulls, calves Twenty-seven head Charolais cattle Short legs, fat, hungry Not white Dark gray with soot and ash Rescued from the fire Just in time Milling around, bawling More ... Choosing the Right Blanket By Sue Woodward       With so many blanket types, brands and styles to choose from, it can get very confusing choosing the right one for your horse. Which blanket suits which breed best, what type for what weather, how heavy, how thick and what waterproofing is best are just a few of the decisions that must... More ... Hit the Trail By Karen Carlson      Karen Carlson is the vice president of Ramona Trails Association and spends as much time as possible "on the trail" with her horse, Cricket. When she is not riding, she spends time with her husband and her daughter. More ... Santa Ysabel Open Space Preserve       There is an open space preserve very near Ramona, in Santa Ysabel. Gal-pal Shawn and I loaded up our equine partners, Cricket (Pokey) and Casey, then hit the road to check out this area to ride. Filled with excitement, we were not disappointed. It is beautiful, all 3,800 acres rolled ... More ... EQUINE CALENDAR OF EVENTS       February 9: Copper Meadows Hunter Jumper Show. 760-788-7702. 23: Ramona Trails Association. Spurs, Spokes & Sneakers Fundraiser. 760-789-5185. March 1: Copper Meadows Jackpot Events Show. 760-788-7702. 1-2: Creek Hollow Ranch March Madness Dressage Show. 818-9... More ...