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HORSE & HOME
The "birdhouse garden" and its
antique gate lead to the home of Jane
Thomas, whose riding career as a child
initially brought her parents together with the
McDonalds in the 1970s.
Creeks and wooded trails run through-
out the property, part of which is beautifully
manicured and much of which has been left
to nature's wild design—both to great effect.
Left: Since her retirement, dressage
supermare Brentina has happily taken
to the resort atmosphere of the Sun Valley.
She winters in Santa Barbara, Calif., but
come summer, she holds court over River
Grove. Right: A bronze sculpture of
Brentina by artist Stephen Weiss greets
guests at the entrance to River Grove.
