Kay Padilla + daughters + bay b farms


Kay Padilla + daughters, Heather and Melanie, with their horses taken at their home, Bay B Farms in Winters, CA. They have called this 254 acre property home since 2001. Kay, along with her husband, spent many of those years raising their 7 children, along with managing Bay B Farms, where they board, foal out and breed horses. This family owned and operated business has kept Kay busy over the years. Depending on the season there can be 40-60 horses on the property. Bay B Farms has also taken in many horses that were displaced during some of the California fires, increasing the number of horses to nearly 100.

I have had the pleasure of knowing Kay and the Padilla family for many years now. They are an amazing family. Kay has a heart of gold and the strength of a warrior. I am so happy we were able to capture these special memories for her with her mare Ricochet (Rikki), her daughter Heather with her mare Annie, and her youngest daughter Melanie with her gelding Boogie to the Blues (Waylon).


And just for fun, see how many times you can spot Beau the mini dachshund!

A brown horse and person pose together against a black background.
Close-up portrait of a brown horse with distinctive facial markings against black background.
A person in floral top shares an affectionate moment with their horse against dark backdrop.
A brown horse receives attention from someone in a floral print top against black background.
A well-groomed brown horse wearing a western saddle stands against a dark background beside someone in a floral top.
A brown horse with bridle and saddle stands against black backdrop while someone gestures.
A saddled brown horse stands against a dark background with someone in casual western attire.
Close-up frontal portrait of a dun colored horse wearing western tack against black background.
Head-on portrait of a brown horse with detailed bridle and tack against dark background.
Side view of a light brown horse with western saddle and tack against black backdrop.
Three riders on horseback traverse a dusty trail with a rustic fence in the background.
Three riders on horseback captured in black and white along a rural fence line.
Four mounted riders pause together among desert trees and brush.
Three mounted riders lined up with their horses against a backdrop of desert vegetation.
Three riders on horseback pose together in a sun-dappled desert landscape.
Three horses lined up side by side in an outdoor field carrying riders.
Black and white photo of three horses with riders in an outdoor setting.
Riders on horseback travel along a sunlit trail through trees.
Group gathered with horses in a sun-dappled field with a dog in the foreground.
Three horses stand with their riders in a sun-dappled grove on a bright autumn day.
Three beautiful horses and their companions pose together in a dreamy outdoor setting.
Three majestic horses and their companions gather in a wooded area with filtered sunlight.
A bay horse with western tack is being ridden in a sunny wooded setting.
A saddled brown horse stands calmly in a peaceful wooded setting.
A beautiful bay horse wearing English tack stands quietly in dappled sunlight.
A noble horse with dark mane stands attentively in black and white portrait.
A large brown horse stands patiently with western saddle in sunny outdoor setting.
A well-groomed bay horse with western saddle poses in natural outdoor lighting.
A handsome chestnut horse with bridle stands alert in golden afternoon light.
A horse and rider pause in a sunlit wooded area during a rustic outdoor photoshoot.
A black and white portrait showcasing an equestrian beside their saddled horse in a natural setting.
A horse and rider pose in a wooded setting at golden hour with a small dog watching nearby.
A brown horse and rider stand in dappled sunlight among bare trees on a trail.
A black and white portrait of a horse and rider sharing a quiet moment on a woodland path.
A buckskin horse with rider poses in golden afternoon light against a natural backdrop.
A brown horse and rider silhouetted against a golden sunset in a wooded setting.
A heartwarming moment between a horse and rider during a sunset photoshoot.
A dun-colored horse and rider pose in warm evening light during an outdoor photo session.
A buckskin horse stands calmly with rider during a rustic outdoor photoshoot.
A dachshund puppy being held while sitting on a gray horse in an outdoor setting.
A small black dog is held next to a brown horse with turquoise western tack and saddle.
A dachshund dog looks up at a horse in a black and white rural scene.
A chestnut horse stands in a sun-drenched field during golden hour.
A brown horse stands in a natural setting with trees during sunset.
A brown horse stands in a grassy field during golden hour.
A gray horse with western tack stands in a rustic outdoor setting.
Three horses with riders lined up side by side outdoors.
Three horses stand together in a wooded area during a photo session.
Three riders on horseback share a laugh in a sunlit outdoor setting.
Three riders on horseback enjoying a sunny trail ride through a wooded area.
Three horseback riders with a small dog following along a scenic woodland path.
Four riders on horseback having a casual conversation in a natural setting.
Group of riders mounted on brown and tan horses against a backdrop of trees.
Side view of a rider sitting on horseback during golden hour in nature.
Casual rider in floral top and jeans sitting on saddled horse at sunset.
Three horseback riders with a small dog walking through a sunlit field.