Let’s Face It: Sun Exposure While Riding
byLet’s face it, hanging out with horses exposes us to the damaging effects of the sun. Sharon Jantzen talks about the risk and solutions to riding in the summer sun.
Neigh . . . Welcome!
Come ride along with me and find out how to horse around in SLO County! Residents and visitors alike can enjoy the myriad of horse-related activities in beautiful San Luis Obispo County.
The freshest stories are in the slider below. Next you'll find popular stories followed by a collection of stories written to help you enjoy riding and taking care of your horse. The categories above steer you right to stories about the people, horses, places and happenings of the SLO County equestrian community.
Stories Galloping Out of the Gate
Horses Saved My Life: Morning Star Youth Ranch
byMorning Star Youth Ranch in Paso Robles connects kids in crisis with a horse and a human while covering them in humble prayer. Most of the horses were also in crisis when they first came into the program. The fusion of the two natures has resulted in healing for kids and equines alike. Sharon Jantzen meets up with the people and horses saving lives at Morning Star Youth Ranch.
Riding Pant Options for the Equestrian : Not Just Your Ordinary Jeans
byJeans or breeches used to be the only riding pant options available for equestrians. Today’s riding pant options are all created to meet the specific needs and comforts of the equestrian. Sharon Jantzen takes a look at riding jeans and pants because she needs to do a little shopping . . .
5 Tips for Surviving Being Horseless in SLO County
byNo Horse? No problem! There are quite a few ways to survive being horseless in SLO County. Sharon Jantzen, herself once a horseless person, shares 5 tips where you can thrive being horseless in SLO County. She has actually done 4 of the 5 tips.
Collection Cues
Turning Horse Manure into Gold : Horse Manure Composting
byDo you have a horse manure factory in your backyard? What do you do with all that horse poo? The best management practice is to turn that mountain of horse manure into a mound of beautiful mulch through horse manure composting. Sharon Jantzen helps us understand the benefits of horse manure composting.
