Robyn’s Books

A Land Filled With Horses: The Yanci Ranch

In this nonfiction book, “A Land Filled With Horses: The Yanci Ranch,” Robyn reveals a horse-rescue operation that took place on a secluded ranch in Northern California. Her book chronicles the author’s purchase of a ranch that culminated in the unexpected, monumental task of saving a herd of neglected horses. The heart lies in the shocking situation that she and her husband inherited. Robyn describes the crisis of neglect and uncontrolled breeding that led to overpopulation, overwhelming the fragile land. She offers readers a raw, inside look at the practicalities and perils of this endeavor. Beyond the logistical challenges, the story delves into the genetic background of these neglected animals. This focus on genetics is an element that elevates the work beyond a typical rescue memoir.

Robyn received the 2026 Independent Press Award in the Animals/Pets Category for her book, A Land Filled With Horse; The Yanci Ranch.

Robyn gave a presentation about her horse-rescue book, A Land Filled With Horses; The Yanci Ranch, to the Woodland (California) Rotary Club recently.

At left, Robyn discusses her book, A Land Filled With Horses; The Yanci Ranch, to the Davis Genealogy Club. She noted how the rescued horse herd contributed to genetic research conducted by Appaloosa Project researchers at the University of California, Davis. At left, she listens to Lisa, the owner of a Yanci Ranch horse, describe her experience with her horse, Apache Rose. The mare was the first Yanci Ranch horse to be registered with the American Sugarbush Harlequin Draft Horse Association.

Robyn Rominger holds a copy of her book, A Land Filled With Horses, at the Woodland (California) Public Library’s recent Read, Rumble and Rev book fair. Community members attended the family-friendly literacy event that included different types of vehicles on display and free books to encourage reading for pleasure.

A Ranch For Generations

This nonfiction book is about the history of the Yanci Ranch from the time it was first settled in the mid-1800s during the California Gold Rush. The book chronicles the lives of the people who lived there and the situations that they faced along the way, from their family and business lives to their romantic encounters.

Robyn signs copies of her book, A Ranch For Generations, at the Local Authors Reception, held at the Unitarian Univeralist Church of Davis library.

During her presentation, Robyn shows attendees an image of the Yanci Ranch, located in western Yolo County, California.

At left, Robyn has a book-signing at the California Agriculture Museum in Woodland. Michelle DeSouza, right, holds a copy of her book that was signed by the author during the museum’s annual Tractor & Brews fundraising event.

Robyn held a book-signing for A Ranch For Generations at the Winters History Museum in Winters, California.

As an equine journalist, Robyn covered various horse-related events, including charity trail rides.