Keep Those Pesky Flies Away from Your Horse’s Eyes!
byYes it’s fly season and there are some new fly mask features to help keep your horse’s face fly-free. Sharon Jantzen gets input from Alisha at Riding Warehouse for the latest on fly masks.
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 PEOPLE | HORSES | PLACES | HAPPENINGS steer you right to stories about the people, horses, places and happenings of the SLO County equestrian community.
Stories Galloping Out of the Gate
Large Animal Disposal Options in SLO County
byI came across a Facebook thread which discussed the options available for large animal disposal in SLO County. The consensus was unanimous: We have limited large animal disposal options. I wondered if this was actually the case, or if our community simply doesn’t know about all of the options available to them. I turned to my industry expert contact, Christine Johnson, General Manager of Eden Memorial Pet Care, for some answers. Sharon Jantzen shares Christine’s answers to large animal disposal options in SLO County.
Grooming Your Horse – A Vital Aspect of Horsemanship
byGrooming is more than simply getting the dirt out of the horse’s coat so the tack won’t irritate the skin. Grooming is communication. Sharon Jantzen explores the benefits of grooming your horse while developing the art of horsemanship in you.
Lost Horse – What Can You Do to Get Your Horse Home Safely?
byAfter finding a lost horse along the Highway, Sarah asks, “Why don’t people take measures to keep identification on their horses like they do the rest of their pets?” Here are some Horse ID options researched by Sarah Williams.
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.
