RIDING TALL IN THE SADDLE VALLEY RESIDENTS KEEP HORSE TRADITION ALIVE.Despite steady encroachment on their scenic trails from sprawling development, horse riders in the San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley Valley, southern California, U.S. Northwest of central Los Angeles, the valley is bounded by the San Gabriel, Santa Susana, and Santa Monica mountains and the Simi Hills. still find ample land and opportunity to saddle up. On trails, ranches and equestrian centers in and around Burbank, Calabasas, Chatsworth and Sunland-Tujunga, to name a few, Valley riders enjoy the centuries-old tradition of horseback riding horseback riding: see equestrianism. . Jill Kailor Ashton of Chatsworth said that she loves riding through the mountains and creekbeds just minutes from her home. ``It's kind of like a retreat for me to ride without any concerns,'' Kailor Ashton said. For her 10-year-old daughter, Summer Ashton, who trains at the Stoney Point Stoney Point may refer to:
``(It teaches her) the responsibility of caring for an animal,'' Kailor Ashton said. Complete story on Page 6 CAPTION(S): photo Photo: (color) Summer Ashton, 10, of Chatsworth aboard Strawberry a Pony of America at the Greater Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. Paint Horse Club show at the Pierce College In 2006 the Library won a national Excellence award. Academics Pierce College offers associate's degrees, mainly in the arts and sciences. There are also certificate programs in early childhood education, social services, dental hygienist, and others. Equestrian Center. Rick Coca/Valley News |
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