AFFORDABLE STALLIONS INCLUDING THE $2,000,000 HORSE…read more What's affordable about a $2,000,000 horse? I've been a big fan of horse racing some the 1990s. One aspect that intrigues me is not only the racing, but also the breeding in the thoroughbred industry. As a horse racing gambler I like to use pedigree of a horse as an insight especially big race such as the Kentucky Derby. Not this year but the last two years I bet the correct winner of the Kentucky Derby. What's cool about pedigree also is that when I handicap a horse sometimes I notice that I either bet on that horse's father or mother in the past. This is my second thoroughbred farm I visited in California, but my first in Northern California. I came here three Fridays ago to see three stallions, 2 of them have local ties to Golden Gate Fields Racetrack or Bay Meadows Racetrack. The third is the $2,000,000 horse, which I'll get back to later. When I arrived I was greeted by Jim Daehling the owner of this farm. He took me to a tour of the farm. Besides the horse farm this property inhabits a nursery and winery, which the farm sells grapes to Gallo Winery, to compensate for the horse farm. That's an ingenious approach to make money. As I surveyed the property I was impressed with large yet green pastures. I found out that despite the drought this farm is located near the Consumes River. The underground water from that river makes the land fertile. The main attraction for me was the stallions. This farm has 6 stallions, but I came to see 3. The stallion Peppered Cat ran at Golden Gate Fields where he won his second race, which ended up as his last win in his career. A little history note his father Tabasco Cat won the El Camino Real Derby, a Kentucky Derby prep race when that race was run at Bay Meadows Racetrack but now is run at Golden Gate Fields. He would end up winning two Triple Crown races - Preakness and Belmont Stakes. The stallion Under Caution never ran at either Golden Gate Field or Bay Meadows Racetrack, but his father AP Indy, who was sold at a public auction in Kentucky for $2,900,000, won his second race at Bay Meadows. He would end up winning a Triple Crown race, the Belmont Stakes, and be named Horse of the Year. (The two years that I bet the consecutive winners of the Kentucky Derby was because AP Indy was their grandfather.) The other stallion Gotham City is main reason why I came to visit this farm. Several years ago he was sold at a public auction for $2,000,000 as a racing prospect. His potential was never fully realized as he only ran on two races due to injury. I have visited numerous farms in Kentucky, which is considered the thoroughbred breeding capital in the world due to its million dollar, blue-blooded horses. Some of the stallions I visited in Kentucky are in the pedigrees of the three stallions I came to see at Daehling Ranch. However I didn't know what to expect from these stallions' disposition as I encountered some of relatives. Regarding Peppered Cat I visited his great-grandfather Storm Bird in Kentucky. He was known for his volatile temper and wore a muzzle. I was not allowed to pet him. In fact Peppered Cat's father Tabasco Cat almost killed his trainer when he ran him over. However Peppered Cat was mild manner when I saw him in his stall. With respect to Gotham City I visited his grandfather Halo in Kentucky. He even had a more psychotic temper because he would deliberately try to hurt humans. He definitely was one stallion that I was not allowed to pet though I was able to get close to him. Gotham City's appearance resembles that of Halo. Did Gotham City inherit his grandfather's infamous temper? Surprisingly he did not. I was allowed to pet him. How often do you get to pet a $2,000,000 horse? With Under Caution I visited his father AP Indy when I was in Kentucky. However he's one of the nicest stallions I ever met as likes people however he has a reputation of producing sons who tend to be temperamental. I wouldn't say Under Caution is temperamental but of the three stallions he was the most aggressive as I've seen dents on his fence. The farm's website has pictures of the stallions that reside. Based on the website I didn't think Peppered Cat looked impressive but when I met him he was the best looking of the three stallions I visited. Gotham City, though mild manner, has the most intimidating appearance because he's almost black with that white blaze on his face. The three stallions I visited have blue-blooded pedigrees with a stud fee that is reasonable cheap in the thoroughbred breeding industry. In Kentucky the breeding fees of highly selective stallions can range from $50,000 to $300,000. The breeding fees of the stallion at Daehling Ranch are less than $2,000. If you want to breed your mare to a blue-blooded stallion without "breaking the bank" by paying an expensive breeding fee this is one farm you might want to consider as its motto is "Affordable to the Small Breeder!"

I have known Joe & the crew for over 20 years. Their care & ethics w/their animals is outstanding…read more The ranch is always clean and tidy, always ready for an inspection, even when none are expected.. Whether you're looking to purchase, board or train, Daehling ranch should be your first choice. They are a model facility that all in the business can learn from.. AAA+

We reserved a unicorn experience for my sons fourth birthday…read more Rachel arrived on time despite a broken car situation, was patient with my very hesitant son, promptly cleaned up any messes the pony made and just was so easy to work with. Also Rachel was really easy to communicate with. I just appreciate so much. It's hard to find that level of customer Service. I will definitely be using her again. Thanks again!

I am an Activity Director at a Senior Living Facility, and Pony Ranch Parties has been my go-to for…read moreall my carnivals, harvest festivals, and general petting zoo visits for our residents to enjoy. Their team is very helpful, friendly, and professional. Our residents always have a great time interacting with the animals. The vast selection of animals brings immense joy and happiness to our residents, and they can't stop talking about the visit for days. I appreciate everything Pony Ranch Parties has to offer.

Damn it was hot. AC was absent. Beautiful spot for events and gatherings. Would absolutely…read morerecommend.

The staff here are amazing and so are the owners. The venue is so beautiful and nice. The bathrooms…read moreare always clean and same with the property. I would highly recommend this property/ venue to anyone that wants to do a wedding or birthday or anything here it's so worth it and so beautiful, you won't regret it. And the food is also always very good and flavorful and and taste great. Here are just some of the amazing pictures I have of this great venue and property. Come check it out for any event.

" THE BIG BOUNCE AMERICA " AWESOME AMAZING, EXHAUSTING FUN!…read moreIt Was So Cool BIG BOUNCE AMERICA Landed In Elk Grove, CA @Bradley Ranch Winery. My Daughter Turned 3 While Having The Time Of Her Life On The Biggest Jumpers In The World! I Will Never Forget All The Bright Eyes And Smiles From All My Girls, Being There For Her Birthday Celebration! First You See The Biggest Inflatable Jumpers In The World. Beautiful Colors That Shine And Attract. Next They Direct You To The Age Area Of Your Ticket's, Then The Kids Take Their Shoes Off And Enter Into This Gigantic Jump Fest Behind This Huge Inflatable Wall- Staff Says "Just Go On In And Have Some Fun" Now The Parents Can Enter "At Their Own Risk" Or NOT! The Parents Get To Find An Empty Chair In The Shade, Facing The Wall. It's Like A Huge Waiting Area, For The Parents And Guardians To Relax And Chill While The Kids Are Partying In The Coolest Place Ever. I Really Enjoyed That Time To Myself. Now, When Their Tired Of That Area, They Have A Whole Lot More Jumpers To Explore. The Huge Inflatable Slides Were A Huge Hit For My Girls. I Even Seen A Couple Of Obstacle Courses - So Much To Explore. I Got All The Girls Faces Painted In The VIP Section, They Enjoyed Every Stroke Of Color. It Was Just All Around Fun! They Had Super Friendly Staff, Really Great Team On Top Of Everything And Full Of Smiles, While Willing To Help! I Cannot Recommend This Place Enough, For All Ages, It's Such A Fun Experience!

Huge ranch style winery with plenty of grounds available for an event. We attended the Big Bounce…read moreAmerica event here but it's also a popular wedding venue among other things. We even got a chance to see a few horses and cows! The wine bar was open during our event and their wine slushy was the perfect amount of ice and sweetness to help beat the heat. Would like to come back to try their other wines.

Visited again to give this place another shot and they did not disappoint. The wine tasting was…read moreamazing and they have a nice little outdoor area to relax and a fun swing. They were accommodating to my family and seemed very knowledgeable about all the different wine. Thank you for providing a great experience for us!

This winery is absolutely fabulous from the initial reservation process that I did with Allie to…read morethe service we got from Noah. It was an incredible day. I hosted a small girl day at the winery and couldn't have picked a better spot to do it the wine is delicious. They allowed us to bring in our own snacks. The estate is absolutely beautiful and completely Instagram worthy. We had a great time he could not have been taken care of better by Noah. The wine was delicious and the cheese and wine pairing they did was top-notch. Can't wait to go back again. Had a great great great time.

Sister in law got married here. The inside was beautiful. Out doors was open and spacious. Plenty…read moreof parking for guest. No issues with playing music loud. Congrats newly weds!

My cousin had his wedding here and everything was absolutely breathtaking. The venue is gorgeous. I…read moredidn't get to explore too much in the house but the outside was beautiful.

The first time my wife and I went to Dust Bowl, it was pretty good. They were busy and things went…read morea little bit sideways, but we both agreed it was a good place to hang out on a Saturday afternoon but never went back Skip forward a couple of years to today, and we were looking for somewhere to grab a bite and just of of hang out and the wife asked "is that place near the railroad tracks still there?" ..."oh yeah! That place" I'm not sure what I was expecting, but it was good. Really good. Better than I remembered and definitely on the "we need to put this on our restaurant rotation". Double cheese burger and a rice beer for me, fried chicken sandwich and nitro stout for the wife, and a cheese flatbread pizza for the kiddo. Shout to our sever Gabriel who was super chill and there when we needed him.

Nice Place for Drinks and Friends Gathering!…read more Dust Bowl Brewing Co. has a popular taproom just south of Sacramento, in Elk Grove's historic district. The Old Town Tap House is inside a beautiful historic brick building in the Old Town area. It has two huge 30-tap bars, very high ceilings, beautiful lighting, some private rooms, and a big outdoor area with fire pits and games. I really like the indoor space and the atmosphere here. PARKING: Plenty of parking in the complex. RESTROOM: Decent, clean, and bright. SERVICE: friendly, efficient The outdoor seating is beautiful, but the train tracks are basically right next to the restaurant. The train horn and noise can be very loud and last for a while, so it can be hard to have a conversation when a train comes by. Recommended DRINKS: *Strawberry Margarita Seltzer: Sweet and fruity with nice strawberry flavor, refreshing and easy to drink. *Marionberry Kettle Sour: Tart and fruity with a nice berry flavor. Refreshing without being too heavy. *Dust Bowl IPA: Crisp and hoppy with a nice bitterness and classic IPA taste. Recommended FOODS: *House Salad: Fresh romaine and iceberg lettuce with jack and cheddar cheese, cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes, and chunky house-made croutons. Fresh and crunchy with good texture. *Meat Lovers Flatbread: Crispy artisan crust with mozzarella, provolone, ham, bacon, pepperoni, Italian sausage, and marinara. Cheesy, meaty, and filling. *Fried Chicken Bacon Ranch Flatbread: Crispy chicken with bacon, cheese, and creamy ranch. Rich and tasty. *Pulled Pork Sandwich: Tender pulled pork with a savory and smoky flavor. *Cobb Salad: Fresh and filling with the classic Cobb salad toppings. Overall, I think this is a good place for family or casual gathering with friends. There is plenty of space, good drinks, food, and a fun atmosphere.

Foulks Ranch/Laguna Greenbelt is 2 miles in total length . Starting from Laguna Oaks Drive and…read moreending at Kilconnell Drive. This neighborhood trail can be walked, biked, skated, and is wheelchair accessible . The trail winds through Laguna Creek Subdivisions in Elk Grove. Starting at Pedersen Park, the trail then goes to the back side of Foulks Ranch Elementary School, through Kloss Park, and finally ending at Lichtenberger Park South. The trail itself is all paved concrete and takes you through beautifully landscape greenbelt areas and parks. Along the trail you'll also find picnic tables, BBQ's, benches, water fountains and even a restroom at Kloss Park. The trail is lined with majestic oak trees some I would say are over a hundred years old! Mature trees along the trail provide plenty of shade. Foulks Ranch/Laguna Greenbelt trail is perfect for your morning/evening walks, jogging, bike riding or just walking your dog.

It doesn't get much better than NK and her team. We wanted to have our Indian fusion wedding at…read morehome but we have a really oddly-laid-out backyard and were feeling really lost / couldn't find inspiration on how to pull it off. I told NK what I was generally looking for and what my budget was, and she ran with it to work her magic. She brought not just one, but two beautiful events to life! Even though I worked with her throughout the planning process, I was still floored at how beautiful everything turned out on the days of the events. NK is organized, thoughtful and wonderfully creative. Paradise Parkway really knocked it out of the park for our wedding. I can't wait to host more events with them! I'll update this review with images once I get them back from our photographer.

NK has been such a great help, not only was she my wedding designer, she was also my wedding…read moreplanner, florist and wedding therapist. My wedding was supposed to happen in October of 2020, but with the pandemic hit hard, we had to unfortunately push the wedding back. So many emotions and thoughts overcame me, it got to the point where we were thinking of just cancelling the wedding and eloping. NK was able to keep me on track and reassured me that everything was going to be ok. We were able to keep in touch via honeybook, facebook and phone and she was responsive to all of those. She assisted me so much, I had to make a very short notice change in venue because my previous venue wasn't going to be open on our wedding day, NK went above and beyond in finding venues that matched my budget and location. Her and her team designed our wedding beautifully and gave suggestions that would not make my wedding look so tacky. She was very personable, giving, professional, and organized, even my vendors were impressed by her! We, no doubt, definitely recommend her!

They came for our daughter's first birthday and they were incredible, punctual and made all of the…read morekids feel so special. They are worth every penny I would highly recommend and we will higher them again.

We called day of to see if we could visit private property (they usually do events) and we were…read morehappily welcomed even with such short notice! My 14 month old got to ride Paloma the horse, pet other horses, a donkey, a duck and bunnies! I just recommend wearing boots if you did what I did since the farm was muddy from the rain (the city girl in me wore sandals hehe) We had an amazing time