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twenty year friendship between them that can only be described as a bit cosmic. There is just something ex- traordinary about those two together and its unspoken but impenetrable. Being of Swedish, Baltic ocean an-
cestry, Ylva longed for the ocean and after three years working at Diane's, she moved to Carlsbad and into a house near the beach. Her father is of Viking blood and had sail boats, a passion he passed on to Ylva, and any chance to get on the ocean is an opportunity she will not let pass. While she loved doing the horses,
they were a bit 'big' for her and her real en- joyment was work- ing with people and making their days 'better' in any way she could. Not hav- ing any idea what she would do next, she did what Cali- fornia people do in the winter, she went skiing in Tahoe! While there, she and a friend took advantage of some spare time and got a massage, then they got another one. "I knew from that minute what I was going to do. It was a natural fit for me, I loved horses, I loved people, I loved making them feel bet- ter and I really loved that massage!! I figured I would go to school and be- come a Certified Massage Therapist. Then I remembered how stiff my muscles were all the time from riding and schooling the young prospects and it crossed my mind that a won- derful career for me would be helping the riders at the shows." "When I graduated I was contract-
life if I had to." "One day eleven years ago she said she had someone for me to meet and I said to bring him to dinner. She did and he sort of stayed around after that, then he just stayed. Jeff Gilbert is one of the most caring, honest, protective men I have ever
met...and he has a great sense of humor and understands my dry jokes. He never gets offended and is one of the most gentle, sensitive people I know. Not sure why we found each other but I am thankful every day!" "Three years ago Jeff decided I
the riders. Specifically I really love the people, we are a different group and it suits me well. Having a bit of wan- derlust spirit, the traveling around from place to place suits me like a glove. I don't think I would change anything now." When she talks about the animals
being in pain or abused she tears up and starts to search for words. "I can't stand animals being hurt and that gets to me. Abused animals are the worst thing and I want to help them!" "If I had to describe myself in a
few words, I think it would be hon- est, stubborn, shy, sensitive and sen- timental, all in one! When my fa- ther died, it made me the target of the other kids and I was picked on a lot. I learned to be quiet and not say much to stay out of their way. I guess it's just a habit of age now. "
ed through the Rancho Valencia Re- sort in Rancho Santa Fe as an inde- pendent Message Therapist and still rode a bit at Diane's when I could. Her friendship just happened and I don't think either one of really could tell you why or how. She is my best friend and I would trust her with my
should have a trailer for the shows. I had been talking about client privacy and how difficult it was in a pop up type shelter so we went looking for something to renovate. We found it and dubbed it "Adrianna" and I am sure it knows! The trailer has al- lowed me to offer better services to the riders and the quiet and peace atmosphere makes for a more relax- ing massage as I help with their tired, sore or injured muscles." "I am really happy with what has transpired for me. I love what I'm doing, I enjoy being on the show- ground's and around the horses. I may have decided I didn't want to ride as a career but I love those ani- mals and I understand the woes of
more now, especially the people. I guess when I retire I would like to spend summers in my birth land of Sweden because it is so beautiful there. But the rest of time I want to be here in my real homeland, Ameri- ca. It is a privilege to be an American and I love it." "I think I am most thankful for the people in my life I love so. Jeff, Di- ane, my mother Ingrid. Jeff for being my bookend, he holds me up. Diane for being there no matter what, she has the biggest heart. And especially my mother, I just love her. She gave me such a wonderful childhood, even when it got rough she never let me know. She is still alive and I love her a lot and want her to know that."
Above: Ylva and Little Too. 80
be an American, that is what I am most proud of in my life. Seven years ago I went through that pro- cess and I love the country even
"I am proud to
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