there was….
Horseback riding in Land Park and on Del Paso Boulevard. This is evidenced by an old copy of “Hoofbeats”, an equestrian periodical published in 1942. Here is an excerpt of a column titled “Where to Ride”. 
COLLEGE RIDING STABLES
Clos in. Ride in beautiful Land Park. GREGORY FREES, Prop. 4411 Freeport Boulevard. Dial 5-9784
SACRAMENTO RIDING CLUB
Fifteen horses for rent for riding on Del Paso Park’s equestrian trails. Supervised riding for children. Close fraternity amoung our riders. 3101 Del Paso Boulevard. Dial 9-2447
COWBOY’S RENDEZVOUS
Stables. Horses for rent. Moonoight rides. East of the Zoo in William Land Park. Katherine Fontana
SOUTH SIDE RIDING CLUB
Ride in beautiful Land Park. Safe, well-trained horses. Also expert instructor. George Reno, Proprietor. 2643 Riverside Boulevard. Phone 3-5503
LAZY J
416 Del Paso Boulevard. Ride in the American River area. Now under new management of Henry Copeland. Dial 9-1163
Now, how much fun is this little piece of history?
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