Father Edward Fitz'henry, left, of Mission San Juan Bautista, gives a final prayer during a Blessing of the Horse ceremony at the De Anza Trail head in San Juan Bautista.
Father Edward Fitz'henry, left, of Mission San Juan Bautista, gives a final prayer during a Blessing of the Horse ceremony at the De Anza Trail head in San Juan Bautista. After having their horses blessed, dozens of horseback riders began their trek up the historic trail.
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The blessing of the horse
