Fun at the Farm on ponies

Gloria Sferra and sister in the 1940s at Seattle Farm.

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building the moving the barns
Black and white photo of a snow-covered hillside with trees and power lines, fenced area, and a sloped path.
Black and white photo of a snowy backyard with trees, wooden fences, houses, and a few objects scattered on the snow.
A black and white photo of a snowy backyard with a two-story house, fence, trees, and a few objects in the snow.
Snow-covered landscape with trees, fences, houses, and utility poles in a rural area.
A young boy with blonde hair riding a horse, holding a baby bottle, outdoors in a rural area with trees in the background during late afternoon or early evening.
Snow-covered landscape with trees, a wooden fence, and distant hills under cloudy sky, black and white photo.
A sepia-toned photograph of a damaged house with debris on the ground in front, and a man and woman standing and talking in the foreground.
A black and white photo of a family standing outside in front of a tree and house. The image is labeled "Easter Saturday 1975" written in pink text at the top.
Child with blonde hair riding a brown and white horse in a dirt field, with trees and bushes in the background, dated November 1974.
A young girl sitting on a large pumpkin amidst leafy pumpkin plants outside a house with beige siding and a window.
A vintage photograph of five children riding a brown horse outdoors, surrounded by trees, with a white fence in the background.
Young child dressed as a cowboy with a black cowboy hat, red shirt, and chaps, sitting on a toy horse, holding a baby bottle.
A snow-covered yard with a blue house on the left, surrounded by a black fence. There is a small shed on the right and trees with snow in the background. The sky appears to be at sunset.
A man riding a horse on a farm, with a wooden fence in the background and overcast sky.
Black and white photo of a young woman and a young man standing outdoors in a field. The woman is wearing a light jacket and pants, smiling with her hands in her pockets. The man is wearing a cowboy hat, a leather jacket, and jeans, with his hands in
A black and white photo of a man wearing a cowboy hat sitting on a horse outside near a barn. Part of a car and the barn wall are visible in the background.
A young girl wearing a helmet riding a horse as it jumps over a hurdle in an outdoor equestrian arena.
Young person riding a horse on a riding arena, wearing a black helmet, brown jacket, and beige riding pants, with a building and trees in the background.
A woman instructs two young girls riding horses in an outdoor riding arena during daytime. The woman points towards something while a girl on a brown horse listens, and another girl on a similarly colored horse is in the background.
A young girl in formal riding attire, including a riding helmet, is riding a brown and white horse outdoors.
A rider wearing a black helmet and jacket guiding a white horse over a jump during a show jumping competition, with other riders and horses in the background and green trees surrounding the arena.
Young girl in equestrian riding attire jumping over a hurdle on a chestnut horse at an outdoor show, with onlookers and other riders in the background.
A young girl in formal clothing and a helmet riding a brown horse with a colorful saddle blanket outdoors on a sunny day.
Group of five people on horseback in front of a small building with a sign that reads "Woodbrook Hunt Club" and some trees in the background.
A female equestrian athlete in a gray jacket and helmet guides a brown horse over a show jumping obstacle decorated with flowers and plants at an outdoor equestrian competition.
An elderly woman with gray hair smiling, sitting on a horse in a forest.
Two children, a girl and a boy, riding horses, with the girl leaning down to drink water from a creek in a forested area.
Three children and an adult interacting with two foals in a stable.
Two people riding horses in a forest, holding hands, with trees in the background.
Four children and a dog sitting in or near a horse-drawn wagon with pumpkins, on a grassy field with trees in the background.
A black horse with white markings on its face and a small brown pony with a blonde mane standing near a fence on a farm on a sunny day.
Four people riding horses in the desert with hills in the background. It is a sunny day, and the riders are dressed in casual riding gear.
A woman riding a horse and smiling, with a pack saddle on the horse, in a grassy outdoor area with trees and wagons in the background.
Two children riding ponies on a beach near the water, wearing helmets and jackets, with a scenic ocean and distant land in the background.
A woman smiling next to a horse with two children in a sleigh behind them in a snowy outdoor setting with trees and clear blue sky.
A woman riding a horse outdoors near a sign that says 'Wine Tasting' with an arrow pointing right. The background features trees and hills.
An elderly woman wearing sunglasses and a white shirt with red pants riding a brown horse with a black mane outdoors against a rocky mountain and green trees on a sunny day.
Two smiling riders in red military-style uniforms on horseback, one holding a flag, standing on a dirt arena with white fencing, trees in the background.
A woman in equestrian attire sitting on a horse holding a trophy, with a young girl standing next to the horse holding the trophy. The photo is in black and white.
A woman wearing a riding helmet and blazer sits on a horse, holding the reins, with a wide smile. Beside the horse, a girl in a cowboy hat and glasses holds a trophy and a ribbon, with a forested area in the background.
A woman dressed in riding attire, sitting on a brown horse and holding a blue ribbon, with another woman standing beside her in a large hat. They are at an outdoor equestrian event, with a wooden fence and pine trees in the background.
A young girl in a red cowboy hat and red patterned jacket holding a trophy, standing next to a woman on horseback at an outdoor event with trees in the background.
A woman in equestrian attire rides a racehorse, holding blue ribbons, while a girl in a yellow outfit and cowboy hat stands beside and presents her with a trophy at an outdoor horse event.
A woman riding a horse, wearing formal riding attire and a top hat, being awarded a ribbon by a man in a suit and a hat at an indoor event.
Two women and a brown horse at an indoor equestrian event. The woman on the left is wearing a black riding jacket, white shirt, and black helmet, smiling while holding the horse's bridle. The woman on the right, wearing a brown jacket, is holding a r
A woman with two young girls outdoors in front of a house during spring, with a blossoming tree in the background.
Person riding a horse in a snow-covered yard with trees, fences, and small buildings in the background on a clear winter day.
Four young girls posing with two horses in front of the Sorrento Hotel, with a large brick building and hotel sign in the background.
A house under construction with a stone foundation, wooden framing, and a partially built roof, situated outdoors among trees.
A small wooden barn under construction on a grassy hillside, surrounded by trees, with a dirt path and a wooden fence in the foreground.
An elderly woman with gray hair riding a white and brown horse through a grassy field with rocks and shrubs, under a partly cloudy sky.
Person riding a horse in the water on a sunny day, with Mount Rainier in the background and boats on the water.
Four people horseback riding on a trail in a mountainous area with trees and hills in the background.
A girl dressed in equestrian attire stands next to a brown horse with a white saddle pad inside Kentucky Horse Park. The background features a blue sign with white text reading 'Kentucky Horse Park' and part of a larger sign that says 'Home of the...
Three women celebrating a young woman's achievement at a sports event, with medals, hats, and a bouquet of flowers, standing outside a building.
A young female equestrian rider in a black helmet and formal riding attire sitting on a brown horse with a yellow ribbon on its bridle. She is wearing a medal around her neck and is smiling. Next to her stands an older man in a white shirt, black sho
Group of female equestrians in riding attire standing on an award podium in an indoor arena, holding yellow ribbons, with a man holding a plaque and a woman next to him, and other individuals nearby, under flags and bright overhead lights.
An equestrian award ceremony with young female riders in black riding jackets and white pants on a podium, holding flowers and medals. Several adults are standing in front, one holding a trophy, in an indoor arena with
A group of people riding horses on a wooded trail, accompanied by several dogs walking ahead through a puddle.
A young girl with dark hair and a headband, wearing a blue sweater and pink checkered shorts, stands beside a vintage black car outdoors. In the background, there is a white wooden fence, some trees, and a horse grazing in a grassy field.
Photograph of a horse race showing two horses and jockeys on a racetrack in the top section, and a group of people, including a woman with a camera and a man in white, gathered around a horse with a rider in pink and white silks in the bottom section
A black and white vintage photo of a woman and a young girl, both labeled with handwritten notes on yellow sticky notes. The note on the left indicates the girl is 'Grandpa Army Seijas,' and the note on the right indicates the woman is 'Great Grandma
A black and white vintage photo of a woman holding a young girl in her lap, both dressed in old-fashioned clothing. The young girl is wearing a frilly dress and a large bonnet, while the woman is dressed in a lace-patterned blouse with a high collar.
A black-and-white photo of a woman and a young boy standing close together, holding hands, with the woman gently resting her hand on the boy's shoulder. The woman is wearing a high-neck blouse and patterned skirt, while the boy is dressed in a sailor
Close-up of a brown horse's face outdoors in a rural setting, with trees, a wooden barn, and a white fence in the background.
A brown horse standing outdoors in a grassy field with trees and a wooden shed in the background, with a yellow sticky note on the photo that says 'chicken coop' and 'Great Grandparents' with an arrow pointing to the horse.
A black-and-white photo of a man in a suit and tie with two children, with a house and trees in the background, covered by a yellow sticky note with handwritten text saying 'mom & dad, Linda / Lisa'.
Black and white photograph of a family standing outdoors in front of a house with a tree in the background. The photo is labeled "Easter Saturday 1975" in red handwriting.
A black-and-white photo of two people standing outside in front of a house, with another house visible in the background. A sticky note says, 'G love & lot 4 Yellow House'.
Sepia-toned photo of a couple standing outside a damaged house with debris on the ground.
A snowy landscape with a blue house, trees, a fence, and a small shed.
A woman in a navy blue sweater and pink shorts standing outdoors next to a car with a yellow sticky note that has 'Gloria' written on it attached to the car, with a background of trees and a wooden fence.
A young girl with curly hair, wearing a headband, a navy blue sweatshirt, and checkered shorts, standing next to a vintage black convertible car with a white fence and trees in the background. There is a horse grazing in the field behind the fence.
A young girl with brown hair tied in a ponytail sitting on a horse outdoors, with a nature background and a handwritten note attached to the photo.
A young girl sitting on a pony in an outdoor setting, with the date "Nov 1974" written in green at the bottom right corner of the photograph.
A young girl with short brown hair wearing a pink and white long-sleeve shirt, sitting outdoors on a pumpkin, with a yellow house in the background and a sticky note with handwritten text in front of her.
A young girl with short brown hair and a pink and white long-sleeve shirt is sitting on a large pumpkin surrounded by pumpkin leaves in front of a house with yellow siding.
A young girl wearing a cowboy hat, a cream-colored shirt, a red skirt with white fringe, and cowboy boots, standing outdoors on a wooden bridge with greenery in the background. There is a yellow sticky note with the handwritten text 'Sister Linda' an
A young girl wearing a white cowboy hat, white shirt, red skirt with the word 'Summers' written on it, and cowboy boots, is hanging from a white wooden fence in a rural outdoor setting with trees and a dirt path, year 1979 written below.
A vintage photograph of two young girls sitting on a horse, with a woman holding the horse's reins, in a farm or ranch setting with trees and a wooden fence in the background. A yellow sticky note with handwritten text, "Lisa Linda Gloïs," is partial
Two young children riding a horse with a woman leading the horse outdoors on a sunny day.
A woman and a young girl washing horses outdoors on a sunny day, with a background of trees, fencing, and a shed. The woman appears to be rinsing a small light-colored horse, while the girl stands nearby holding a hose.
A woman and two children washing horses outdoors on a sunny day in a grassy area with trees and a hilly background.
A vintage photo from April 1974 showing two children holding hands in front of a house with a pink-blooming tree.
Two children holding hands standing in front of a blooming tree outside a house with yellow siding and brick wall, with 'April 1974' written in green in the upper right corner.
A vintage color photograph of a school entrance with a group of children and adults. The photo is dated September 5, 1973, and has a yellow sticky note with handwritten names: Dad, Pat, Linda, Lisa.
A vintage color photograph of a group of people standing outside a brick building with large windows. The photo is labeled 'Sept 5 1973' in green ink. A man in a suit stands near children, while other adults and children are gathered around the entra
A young child riding a white horse outdoors on a sunny day, with a barn and trees in the background. The photo is labeled 'Thanksgiving 1978' and has a yellow sticky note with handwritten text that says 'Linden Lisa'.
A person riding a white horse with a child on the horse's back in an outdoor setting with trees and a wooden fence, and words written on the photo indicating "Thanksgiving 1979."
A vintage photo from August 1, 1975, showing a family with two adults and two children at a lakeside or riverside. The children are riding a camel with a sandy and wooded background. The adults are standing nearby, smiling, with a young girl holding
Vintage photograph dated August 1, 1975, showing a group of people gathered outdoors near a white truck and a stack of logs. Two children are riding horses, and others are standing and talking in front of trees with blooming foliage.
A vintage photograph taken on August 1, 1975, showing two young girls outdoors. One girl is standing on the ground, smiling, and holding a small object. The other girl is riding a brown horse with a red halter, sitting on its back. The background fea
Two young girls riding a small horse in an outdoor setting with a woman holding the horse's lead. The girl in front is wearing a white cowboy hat and a pink dress, while the girl behind is in a red dress. The woman is in a sleeveless patterned dress,
A young girl standing outdoors in front of a building, wearing a school uniform with a red cape, September 1975.
A young girl standing outside in front of a house with a green door, wearing a red cape, blue and white striped shirt, navy shorts, and knee-high socks. The photo is labeled "Sept 1975".
A young girl dressed in a school uniform, including a skirt, tie, and blazer, standing outside a house in front of a pole, with a red cape over her shoulders, holding a pose for the photograph taken in September 1975.
Group of six people riding horses along a wooded trail, with a yellow sticky note with handwritten notes attached to the top of the photo.
A group of children riding horses in a forested area in August 1975. There are seven children on horseback and one person standing beside a horse, all resting on a dirt path surrounded by trees with green foliage.
A vintage photograph of two young girls and a black dog standing outside near a wrought iron gate, with blooming trees in the background. A yellow sticky note with handwritten text covers part of the top of the photo.
Two young children, a girl and a boy, standing outside with a large dog in front of a pink flowering tree and a brick fence, with an outdoor sculpture on a pedestal in the background, dated April 1974.
A vintage photo of three children and an adult in a backyard garden, posing with a dog. A yellow sticky note with handwritten text, 'Linda Dad Pat Lisa,' partially covers the photo.
A vintage photo of a man with two children and a dog in a backyard garden, with trees, a wooden fence, and garden decor in the background.
A man with two young children, one girl and one boy, posing outdoors with a dog in front of a garden with shrubs, a rock pond, and a white wooden fence.
A man with two children and a dog in a garden with trees, bushes, and a white fence.
A vintage photo from summer 1975 shows three children sitting on and around a red tractor pulled by a tractor, filled with hay bales. The background features trees and outdoor scenery.
A vintage photograph from summer 1975 showing a family on a tractor pulling a load of hay with two children sitting on the hay and the father driving. The scene is outdoors with trees in the background.
Group of children smiling and posing for a photo indoors, with varied hairstyles and clothing.
Group of children and woman posing together indoors, against a brick wall, with shelves and various items in the background.
A photograph of a man and a girl standing on a farm with a tractor in the background. There's a yellow sticky note on the photo with handwritten notes.
A child and an adult standing on an old orange tractor in a rural farm yard, with a white fence, small buildings, and trees in the background.
Historical newspaper front page from the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, dated October 31, 1985, with headlines about a kidnapped girl being freed after six days and a story about a car accident involving a steer.
A young girl standing next to a classic black car with an open hood, outdoors in front of a wooden fence and trees during daytime, wearing a dark long-sleeve shirt and light shorts, with a white headband in her dark hair.
A young woman standing next to a black vintage car outdoors with a wooden fence, trees, and horses in the background.
A black-and-white photograph of a man standing next to a military tank on a grassy field with a hillside, trees, and utility poles in the background.
Collection of six vintage photographs of a farm and children, with a sticky note labeled 'Tack Barn' in the center and handwritten text 'March 1973' on the bottom row.
A woman in a yellow floral dress holding hands with five children in front of a wooden playhouse in a yard with trees and a white fence.
A wooden structure under construction with a sloped shingle roof, surrounded by trees and construction materials.
Vintage photograph of a small wooden structure with a tiled roof, surrounded by trees and a fenced area, with an old trailer nearby.
Vintage photograph of a small rustic pavilion with a tiled roof, white wooden railings, and surrounded by trees and open space.
A family waiting at a station with a welcome home sign, including two men, two young girls, and a woman, in front of a yellow house wall.
Two young girls standing at a second-floor window of a house under construction, with two workers renovating the lower part of the building. The house has partially installed siding and exposed wooden framing.
Photograph of a house with people working on a deck, and a yellow sticky note with handwritten names and arrows.
A family is working on an outdoor construction project next to a yellow house with greens shrubs, trees, and a hilly yard in the background.
A collage of five vintage photographs and a yellow sticky note on a black background. The photos include scenes of rural and suburban houses, a horse riding event, and a man standing outside a garage. The sticky note reads 'Dad Pat moving down'.
A person standing next to a vintage truck inside a small garage on a residential street during daytime.
Old photograph of a man standing beside a vintage truck parked in front of a small, weathered wooden garage or house, with some construction materials in the foreground and a tree to the right, during daylight hours.
A person in a red coat standing on the front of a vintage car inside a wooden garage. The garage has a sign that reads 'LOAD.' In the background, there is a white house, a red car, bicycles, and horses.
A vintage color photograph shows three people standing outside a house with a gabled roof and brick porch. The group consists of a woman and two men smiling, with the woman on the left, the man in the middle, and the older man on the right. A handwri
A color photograph taken on August 1, 1975, showing three people standing in front of a yellow house with a brick and iron fence. The two men and one woman are smiling, with trees and a garden visible in the background.
A man in a suit sitting at a table with a horse leaning over. The man is smiling, holding a fork with food on it. The table is cluttered with newspapers, candles, a condiment bottle, and a plate of food. The background has floral curtains.
Vintage photograph of a light-colored car with a dog with an open mouth leaning out of the driver's side window, parked on a gravel road near a flowerbed and a large tree.
A man and a woman with a young child standing in a field with three horses. In the background, there are houses, trees, and a fenced yard.
A man standing near a wooden fence on a grassy hillside with cows grazing in the background, with a sticky note in front that says 'Great Work Pete' in blue ink.
A person standing by a white wooden fence on a grassy hillside with trees and horses in the background.
A woman riding a brown horse in a grassy area with a white fence and trees in the background. There is a handwritten note with the name 'Gloria' attached to the bottom right corner.
A woman dressed in vintage overalls riding a brown horse, holding a book, outdoors near a white fence and trees, with a person in old-fashioned attire walking behind.
A woman in overalls and a red bandana riding a brown horse on a grassy area with a white fence and trees in the background.
A woman sitting on a horse, holding a wide-brimmed hat, in a yard with a white fence and tall, shaped trees in the background.
A rider in a black helmet and equestrian attire guides a brown horse over a colorful jump at a horse show. The obstacle is yellow with red and white horizontal bars, decorated with green bushes on either side. The background states 'NATIONAL HORSE SH
A jockey riding a horse jumps over a hurdle during a horse race.
A horse and rider competing in an equestrian jumping event, mid-air over a red and white obstacle, with a large screen and colorful tents in the background.
A young girl in a white and yellow outfit feeding a baby goat with a bottle in an outdoor grassy area.
A young boy lying on the grass with a small cow, one of the boy's arms around the cow's neck, both appearing relaxed and content, in a rural outdoor setting.
Children riding in a horse-drawn wagon with pumpkins on a fall day, accompanied by a dog.
A young boy dressed as a cowboy, wearing a hat and western attire, stands outdoors with a cow in a grassy area with trees in the background. The boy is holding a book and smiling, and the cow has a blue tag in its ear that says "Vaca."
Young boy dressed as a cowboy holding a booklet and standing next to a cow with a blue ear tag, outdoors with trees in the background.
An older man walking outdoors among bushes, wearing a hat, a striped shirt, and a dark vest, carrying a bag.
A woman smiling and leaning out of the window of a light blue car with a horse and a German shepherd dog. The horse's head is out of the car, and the woman and dog are looking forward. The car has the words 'Seattle Farm' written on the side.
A young boy dressed as a cowboy holding a brochure and posing next to a cow with a blue ear tag reading 'Vaca' in an outdoor setting with trees and a fence in the background.
A young girl feeds a baby cow with a bottle in a green field with trees in the background.
Children riding in a horse-drawn wagon with pumpkins, outdoors in a grassy area with trees in the background.
A vintage color photograph of three people smiling in front of a yellow house with a steep roof, surrounded by trees. There is a handwritten note on a yellow sticky note in front of them.
A vintage photograph of a man in a suit sitting at a table with a horse's head leaning close to him. The man is smiling while eating, with newspapers and a candle on the table. The background consists of floral curtains.
A vintage color photo taken on August 1, 1975, showing three people standing in front of a small yellow house with a porch, black wrought iron gate, brick planters, and trees.
A vintage light blue car with a dog looking out the icy window.
A person in a red coat standing on a car with a "LOAD" sign in front of a simple wooden garage, with another house, trees, and horses in the background.
A group of children and an adult woman posing together indoors against a brick wall, smiling at the camera.
A vintage tractor with two children sitting on a load of hay, labeled "Summer 1975" in green marker, outdoors with trees in the background.
Photograph of a young girl and an older man standing next to a red tractor on a farm, with a handwritten note covering part of the image.
A group of young children, including girls and boys, smiling and posing for a photo indoors, with some wearing colorful casual clothes.
A group of seven people riding horses outdoors in a wooded area during late summer or early fall. The image is marked with the date August 1975 at the top.
Photograph of six children riding horses outdoors, with a forested background, and a yellow sticky note with handwritten notes pointing out the children.
A vintage photo from August 1, 1975, showing a group of people with three children on horseback in an outdoor area under trees. There is a white truck on the left, and five adults are standing and talking. The children are sitting on two horses, and
A vintage photograph from August 1, 1975, showing four people at a riverside. Two children are riding a horse with a person standing beside them, while a man and a woman stand in front of the horse, holding a young girl. The scene is outdoors with tr
Two children, a boy and a girl, standing outside near a small tree, holding hands in front of a yellow house with a brick wall and a blooming pink cherry blossom tree. The date 'April 1974' is written in green in the upper right corner.
A young girl with short brown hair sitting on a large pumpkin surrounded by pumpkin leaves in a garden, with a house in the background.
A vintage black-and-white photograph of a woman and a young boy standing close together. The woman has short, dark hair and wears a high-necked blouse, while the boy has short hair and is dressed in a light-colored jacket and shorts. They are indoors
A brown horse standing outdoors on a grassy field with trees, a wooden fence, and small buildings in the background. There is a yellow sticky note with handwritten text that says, 'chicken coop, Great Grandparents,' and an arrow pointing upward.
Black and white photograph of a woman and a girl, both holding sticky notes with handwritten text. The girl is wearing a dress with puffed sleeves, a floral headpiece, and socks. The woman has styled hair and is wearing a high-neck dress. The sticky
A boy in a red and white checkered shirt sitting on a wagon with pumpkins for sale, with a sign reading 'Pumpkins for SALE'. There is a small horse in the background, and trees surrounding the scene.

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