A Little Bit of Country

Sacramento County has so many diverse communities, which form the tapestry of its collective whole.

A short distance away from the city center, with it's capitol, arts, cafes, and theaters, you can find yourself relishing in a totally different experience.

Last week, I blogged a little about the community of Fair Oaks, with it's quaint village, and chicken population. But this morning, I found myself in another part of the northeast county - the more rural community of Orangevale.

My 8 year-old granddaughter, Macie, isn't unlike other girls her age. She has a love for horses that surpasses most everything else in her young life.

My daughter, Jill, has found a place in Orangevale, which takes in rescued horses. The lady that runs it, allows a few children to come there, help groom the horses, and clean up after them, in exchange for very inexpensive riding lessons.

This event is a special highlight for Macie each week.

For those interested in learning more about Orangevale and its history, you can visit the Orangevale Chamber of Commerce website