Writing Horseback

“Why is that horse hobbled?” I ask as I swing open the gate to the arena at the Kay El Bar Guest Ranch.
“He’s a busy boy,” replies Head Wrangler Dee Steed as he smiles in reference to the bay horse who is hopping up and down on his front hooves, still tied to the hitching post.
Indeed, [...]

The low ranch house built in 1868 stretches out beside an emerald lawn shaded by ancient trees. But first there are the horses. You cannot miss the rich aroma of the crowd milling around in the corral across from the parking lot.  Many of the 180 horses belonging to the ranch will be hanging out [...]