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August 12, 2004
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Horses and ponies may one day be a part
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Almaden’s past
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By Lorraine Gabbert
Staff Writer
Although horses and ponies are still a part of life in Almaden Valley and the Bay Area, they used to be far more prevalent, and if care isn’t taken, they may one day be a part of the past.
Sandra Winkler misses a bygone era when the valley was horse country and horses roamed over ranches’ rolling hills and open ranges. “There were so many horse ranches when I was growing up, it was unbelievable,” she recalls. “There’s almost nothing now.”
Her pony, Cameon, who turned 30 years old in May, was born in the middle of the night in Mountain View, at Chiquita Stables. “I was thrilled!” said Winkler. “Usually newborns are skittish, but he didn’t Read more...
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Leland stars win big with the Santa Clara Red Sox
Stanford bound Gemoll, Astros bound
Woodruff nab Palomino World Series
By Justin Petersen
Staff Writer
Are families in Almaden Valley colluding, plotting birth rates and boys trained to play baseball together throughout high school and into the pros? What appears to be a pleasant coincidence for little leaguer upon little leaguer, is growing more outrageous, considering the number of ball players Almaden produces that are going on to play baseball at the next level.
But as the adage proves true, recall once again: it is attitude that fuels success. Just ask the Read more...
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