Photos by Rhiannon Wheeler
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In the shadow of the bustling metropolis known as San Jose sits a small piece of heaven, Arzino’s Ranch, where all genders, races and creeds come together for one reason: their love of horses. The true passion comes through in the environment. It’s not always neat and tidy or prim and proper. But it's home.
Life happens in the span of two days, a boy of four runs past a barn of more than fifty; a baby is born; a young man lovingly takes care of his horses; and a child wraps up his ridding lesson. It's like any other day on the ranch.
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| Bennie Glover, 21, from Texas comes to pick up horses and practice ropes |
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| Matthew Pilling, 7, Polo Alto, and horse Skipper come in after a long day riding. |
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| O.D. Sims, 18, From Palo Alto takes his 7-month horse, Diamond, out for a little exercise. |
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| A new addition to the Arzino Ranch family, this foal was born at dawn on June 25, 2004. |
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| On his way to show off his horse, Carlos Cruz, 4, from San Jose, runs down a back alley. |