The Back in the Saddle Open Horse Show benefits local 4-H Horse Project. Community members are invited to enter the show, to come and watch, and to sponsor awards and prizes for the show to support the 4-H Horse Project in SLO County. Come take part on April 6, 2025.

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No need to hold your horses anymore, Riding Warehouse has reopened its doors!

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The Miss Rodeo California pageant was hosted at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo. Cailee Roper will carry the title for 2024. Come meet Cailee and find out the details of the pageant.

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Movement brings about a change or development. Since 1989, Monty Roberts has been advocating movement in our thinking towards a better way to be with our horses, whether training, housing, or simply how our bodies move around them.  Come experience The Movement 2023 June 16,17,18 at Flag is Up Farms in Solvang, CA.

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The mission of Join-up International focuses on Veterans, first responders, at-risk youth and other vulnerable populations helping them find healing. This is expertly done through the experience of Monty Roberts' globally acclaimed Join-Up® and other equine-assisted activities. Find out how you can support this human and horse life-changing program.

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Grab your favorite trail ride buddy and bring your favorite trail horses out to the Work Ranch in San Miguel on October 15, 2022. You will enjoy riding in the Work Ranch Community Trail Ride benefitting SLO County 4-H Horse Project.

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The equestrian trail riders group uses a new approach to trail maintenance. They use various assignments that provide volunteers of all ages, skills and abilities to participate. The method successfully cleaned up the Live Oak Trailhead Kiosk.

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The Movement 2022 includes presenters and students who will be gentling wild horses, teaching groundwork and trailer loading, and even riding a Mountain Trail course. Experience everything from holistic health and hoof consults, to bodywork for your horse and for yourself. New this year, for the very first time, at The Movement 2022, VIP guests will be able to book a one-on-one private session with the presenters. Get in on the action June 17-18 at Flag Is Up Farm in Solvang, CA.

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A world-class Mountain Trail Course is now a part of the experience at Flag Is Up Farm in Solvang. The two-acre course is located on the in-field of Flag Is Up Farm’s race track and includes over 22 mountain trail obstacles. The new mountain trail course includes bridges, teeter totters, a trench, water obstacles, a gate, logs, fan, balance beams, crossbucks, Texas two-step and more. The full course will be used for clinics and IMTCA challenges.

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"The terrain and the views are spectacular on this 30,000 acre historic ranch. Each loop will take you far into oak savanna that looks like it did in the days of the Spanish rancheros. Come be an inaugural rider on the 25, 50 mile or 8 mile Introductory Huasna Endurance Ride!" Says Kathleen Phelps the ride manager. Get your entry in by February 10 and mark your calendars for April 9 & 10, 2022.

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Equestrians were not invited to provide input regarding a trail set aside for equestrian use only. Once equestrians got wind of the planned change to the Live Oak Equestrian use Only Trail they sprang into action. Their efforts resulted in turning away mountain bikers for the time being. However, now the trail is open to hikers for a period of time as a pilot program. Get the updated information about the Live Oak Equestrian Trail and plan for a big ride coming up.

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Remember the photos of horses running down the street with a wildfire blazing behind them? Did your heart leap out of your chest in wanting to help these terrified creatures? Our local horse community needs you to be trained to help in equine emergency evacuation scenarios. Our local HEET organization shares the details of the upcoming Equine Emergency Evacuation Expo in Santa Ynez.

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Horse lovers over the age of six, with all levels of experience, even those that have never met a horse, are encouraged to attend the Back to School Bash on August 9 and 10, 2019, at the Paso Robles Horse Park. Get the details in this Press Release.

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“Understandably, one of the most common questions we hear is, ‘When is the Pismo Preserve going to open?’” said Kaila Dettman, Executive Director of The Land Conservancy. “The answer is, if we secured the rest of the funding today, we would be open in six to eight months.”

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Get ready for food, fun, shopping, entertainment and education! Free Admission to the SLO Horse Expo provides you with access to a memorable experience for the whole equestrian family. Darci Agin of Platinum Performance provides the details of the 3rd Annual SLO Horse Expo.

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Come join in on a fun weekend of camping with your equine partner and friends at Montaña de Oro sponsored by the Coast Mounted Assistance volunteers. From the sands on the beach of the Pacific Ocean to the rocky shale of Hazard’s Peak, the panoramic views are breathtaking, especially if viewed on horseback. Peggy Phaklides, Coast Mounted Assistance President, provides the details for the 2018 Horse Camping and Poker Ride at Montaña de Oro.

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Many times, mental barriers are at the root of truly feeling that natural ease and joy with our horses. The range of thought patterns and processes that accompany our best riding efforts can be tricky territory and difficult to navigate on our own. Eventually, even the best rider will need a second set of eyes, and perhaps a different point of view, to overcome certain obstacles – remember, “even trainers have trainers". Katja Elk, an equestrian and life coach, will be addressing these issues to help riders unlock mental blocks holding them back.

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to see the view “from the driver’s seat”, so to speak? Well, you’re in luck! A local clinic, held in Arroyo Grande over Labor Day weekend (September 3 -4, 2016) will be held by the esteemed Harry Councell, from Gilroy, as clinician.

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New experiences challenge us and make us grow. Guest author Charlene O'Neil shares her poem about her new experience where she sorted cattle at the V6 Ranch.

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The SLOCQHA show is just around the corner. Join up with C. Campbell, SLOCQHA director as she gives us the inside scoop.

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