A Gentle Winter Rain
by Lucinda Walter
Title
A Gentle Winter Rain
Artist
Lucinda Walter
Medium
Photograph - Photography, Digital Art, Fine Art
Description
Photographed at White Stallion Ranch, Tucson, Arizona as the mist was coming down from the mountains. Average rain here in the desert is 12 inches a year. When we do get rain in the winter months it is normally a soft & gentle rain. I felt
this called for a blue feel to the photo. The Saguaros are unique to the Sonoran Desert.
White Stallion Ranch
Welcome to the White Stallion Ranch, where the pavement ends and the west begins. This beautiful, picture-perfect Southwest ranch has been serving guests since the 1940s and is currently operating under the same family ownership since 1965. The True family, now developing its third generation of ranchers, is renowned for their genuine hospitality and excellent customer service. Vacations at the White Stallion provide memories that last a lifetime and guests return year after year.
The ranch is located on 3,000 acres of pristine Sonoran desert adjacent to the Saguaro National Park. Trail rides and guided hikes frequently traverse the park trails and provide access to the park that otherwise is not available. Once away from the ranch headquarters, you can imagine the West as it was in your favorite western movies and TV shows. The ranch has been the location for many of these films, and perhaps views of Safford and Panther Peak may look familiar.
The ranch offers an exceptional riding program intended to meet the expectations of all types of riders. There are over 120 horses and Russell True, ranch owner, has an uncanny knack of matching guests to the perfect horse. Every day except Sunday, there are scenic walk rides, some flat and some mountainous and more adventurous rides with loping. If a guest rode every ride offered, they could be in the saddle more than six hours a day. Specialty rides include Half-day excursions, All Day outings with a sack lunch twice a week, and an adult only Wine and Cheese ride. The most popular event is Team Cattle Penning. This fun activity takes place in the arena where a group of steers are rounded up and driven into a designated pen. This is a timed activity and the competition is keen. Riding lessons are offered daily at an additional charge. Frequently there are natural horsemanship demonstrations. . If riding a horse is not really your thing, there is a pleasant horse-drawn hayride to our Wednesday lunch cookout. Plus, guests are always welcome at the corral to help with grooming and general barn chores.
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August 26th, 2013
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Nick Boren
I'll be seeing some of those cactus soon as I go down to see my dear daughter in Phoenix.. :-) Wonderful black and white image Lucinda.. Looks like a great place to have a bit to eat. :-) FV
Lucinda Walter replied:
Nick, thank you very much for your wonderful comments. So wish you a wonderful trip visiting your dear daughter. :))