Top horses most assuredly are still being trained in California, especially when it comes to classic-type dirt horses.

This year's theme, "Off to the Races," pays tribute to the horse track built at the Paso Robles Event Center in 1887.

If there is a horse that deserves to win something ... But if things go right, there could be California sparkling wine as well.

Malibu Riders is one of several companies throughout Southern California ... hop on a horse and go on a guided tour of nature areas. There are companies that will take riders through wine country ...