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The Salinas River and El Nino 2016

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Joanie Williams

The Salinas River and El Nino in 2016 This is a typically dry section of the Salinas River between Templeton and the Hwy 41 bridge in Atascadero.  The water only appears here when the water table below is full and … Continue reading →

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Peanut the Donkey Training Continued

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Joanie Williams

Donkey training is not as easy as I thought it would be.  So be forewarned!  I know these critters look pretty simpleminded, but they are really very smart indeed. “Peanut” is progressing fairly well however, at least in so far … Continue reading →

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Red Rock Canyon Hikes

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Joanie Williams

Just took a vacation to Las Vegas.  Sweet.  We went there to hike.  What?  Yep!  One of my favorite things to do is Red Rock Canyon hikes while I’m in Las Vegas. What a beautiful area!  Who said that the … Continue reading →

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Seizing the Moment on my Donkey

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Joanie Williams

Sometimes just seizing the moment is the right thing to do.  For instance, the other day I was giving my donkey a lesson.  I like to keep them short and sweet.  She walked into the horse trailer very nicely, ate … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Riding Trails in California

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Joanie Williams

The horseback riding trails in California are awesome.  But the riding trails in Central California are some of the best in the Country!  I would love to share some of my favorite places with you.   And these are not just … Continue reading →

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Donkey Training in the Salinas River

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Joanie Williams

Here I go again!  This donkey training stuff is not as easy as it looks.  Now that I have the right pack saddle, the feed bags attached, and a donkey at my side walking down the riverbed, you’d think that … Continue reading →

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Donkey Lesson in The Salinas River

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Joanie Williams

I was window shopping on Craigslist  a while back and in my favorite section, Farm and Garden, I saw a donkey that I had to have!  Always wanted a donkey ever since reading Brighty of the Grand Canyon.  My husband … Continue reading →

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