A Land Filled With Horses: The Yanci Ranch by Robyn Rominger

Robyn Rominger’s “A Land Filled With Horses: The Yanci Ranch” is more than a simple account of an animal rescue; it is a personal chronicle affirming the impact of resilience, collective action, and unwavering commitment that culminated in the monumental task of saving a large, abandoned herd of neglected horses on a remote Northern California ranch. The Yanci Ranch horses were found to have rare genetic markers that contributed to important genetic research with human-health implications, adding an unexpected layer of significance to their rescue. This focus on genetics is an element that elevates the work beyond a typical rescue memoir.

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Robyn Rominger grew up in Davis, California, and is an author and journalist who has spent more than three decades writing about all aspects of agriculture for publications across the United States. Robyn has a passion for farming, ranching, local history, and horses! Her associated research at the local county archives and regional history centers, and using online genealogical resources, has made her a prominent local historian. She enjoys sharing her expertise with others by presenting to different groups. Robyn is married to a fifth-generation Yolo County farmer and lives on the family farm near Winters.

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