The first horse arrives at the Malibu ranch.
Those First Halcyon Days in Southern California
Rickie's first Rocky Mountain arrives in California. It's the beginning of a new farm and a new venture, bringing this remarkable horse breed to Southern California. These will be the first Rocky Mountain horses in the area! Following are photographs that document those first wonderful hours.

First days on the ranch; Rickie walks her Rocky Mountain across the road as the sun rises above the mountains.

Hugs and a first grooming!


First workout in the pen!
So happy, she can't keep from smiling and laughing!
The little horse feeling good in the pen!
So patient and all these nice manners!
Reward at the end of the first day!

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