A1 Horse Programs - Owen Ranch - Helen Owen

08/07/2024

Today, with deep reverence and honor, we remember and celebrate the lives of CAL FIRE Assistant Chief Josh Bischof, CAL FIRE Captain Tim Rodriguez, and Pilot Tony Sousa. Their lives were a testament to service and sacrifice, embodying the very essence of bravery and dedication. Their unwavering commitment to protecting others and their determined spirit will continue to inspire and guide us.

07/30/2024

Lake County has mountains!

We are part of the coastal Macayamas Mountain Range.

The legendary Mount Konocti is part of our mountain range, as is Mount Saint Helena, with Cobb Mountain being the highest point.

We are also the home of The Geysers- the largest and most developed geothermal field in the world.

Views of our mountains can be enjoyed as you travel around our county.
Bring your camera!

Photo taken at Anderson Marsh State Historic Park in Lower Lake.

07/30/2024

07/27/2024

07/21/2024

Our tasting room is closed today, Sunday, July 21st due to the Ridge Fire.

Currently, the fire is several miles away from our location; however, Highway 20 is fully closed east of Clearlake Oaks at Highway 53.

Stay safe!

06/28/2024

We are looking for a nonprofit to provide a snack bar for our 6/29 Middletown Rodeo if interested call 7073550121

06/27/2024

Tickets are now on sale for the Silver State Stampede Rodeo! The oldest rodeo in Nevada will take place from July 12th to 14th in Elko, featuring a kick-off concert on July 11th.

For more information, please visit, https://www.silverstatestampede.com

Silver State Stampede

06/25/2024

With Visit Lower Lake – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

06/22/2024

Celebrate the 4th of July big time in the city of Clearlake!!!

The Lakeshore Lions Club proudly present their 66th Annual Redbud Parade & Festival.

What’s included?

A full size carnival that starts July 4th and continues to July 7th!

Saturday, July 6th - Redbud Parade on Lakeshore Dr from Redbud Park to Austin Park- starts at 11am.

Festival at Austin Park- Vendors, BBQ, Music, Fireworks!

66th Annual International Worm Races!

“Come spend the day, lots of fun for all!”

See comments for more information.

06/22/2024

06/18/2024

The only survivor of Custer's battalion of the U.S. 7th Cavalry at Little Bighorn was actually a horse of mustang lineage named Comanche. A burial party that was investigating the site two days later found the severely wounded horse. He was then sent to Fort Lincoln, 950 miles away, to spend the next year recuperating from his injuries. Even though the horse remained with the 7th Calvary, it was ordered that he never be ridden again and be formally excused from all duties. The horse's primary responsibility going forward was at formal military functions where he was draped in black, with stirrups and boots reversed, at the head of the Regiment.

Comanche eventually died at the age of 29 of colic on November 7, 1891. The officers of the 7th Calvary wanted to preserve the horse, so after the taxidermist completed the project, Comanche was put on display in the Chicago Exposition of 1893.

Today, you can visit Comanche at Dyche Hall at the University of Kansas. The Museum of Natural History at the University now keeps him on display to the public in a humidity controlled glass case.

06/17/2024

As always we are ready to help our neighbors with any livestock evacuations and or set up emergency shelters here at Owen Ranch! I have spoken with Shelina at NorCal Livestock Evacuation and we are on call when they need us. At this moment the fire 🔥 is over 900 acres and spreading fast with this wind. I will let people know if or when they need haulers or if we need any assistance here for setting up. If you are available to help please 🙏🏻 pm me here with your contact and what you can help with. Thanks - Helen Stimpson Owen

Point Fire (Healdsburg)- If your animals are in danger, NorCal Livestock Evacuation team is mobilizing for evacuations. If you need to get your animals out of the fire zone, our Evac number is 707-234-7193.

Some mandatory evacuation orders in place.

If you have resources to offer such evac location, water vehicle, etc, feel free to call or text us and we would be happy to speak with you and add you to our resource list.

We are also listed on the Nixel alerts so if you lose this post, those alerts are easy to find.

Thanks for passing on the info and helping all our neighbors.

06/23/2023

06/18/2023

Happy Father's Day!

06/18/2023

‘This wasn’t supposed to get complicated, cowboy.’

Doesn’t matter if you’re a two weekend a year trail rider or professional bronc rider. What goes up WILL eventually come down — keeping your head in the game and never mentally checking out until it’s over is universal.

Gene Hyder Photography

Flying U Rodeo Company

05/28/2023

It's no bull, Jr Rodeo sign ups are on the website!
Head over to www.garbervillerodeo.org for the 2023 sign up.

05/21/2023

05/18/2023