Inspiring, connecting and informing the horse community in San Luis Obipso County, California – and beyond.
There are many ways volunteers can serve at Redwings Horse Sanctuary. Extra horse grooming care and interaction keeps the horses stimulated and healthy. However, there are a variety of other jobs a volunteer can perform. Sharon Jantzen gets the scoop from Melissa Clay, a Redwings Horse Trainer.
The trip to the tack store to purchase my first saddle is etched in my mind as a first step to responsibility as a horse-crazed 16-year-old. I was purchasing my first saddle, well . . . contributing to it at least, while successfully navigating the LA freeways. Sharon Jantzen travels down memory lane and takes us back to purchasing her first saddle. She also shares herd member stories about their first saddle purchases. Tips for buying and fitting a saddle are also included. So put your foot in the stirrup and let’s go.
I discovered that I’m not alone with my knee pain. Knee pain in horseback riders is a common occurrence. We all need healthy knees to stay in the saddle. Sharon Jantzen shares six tips that can help ease knee pain for horseback riders.
What began as a means for leading their own kids in 4-H, has now turned into a full horse ministry where Libby and her husband Mike are involved together. Sharon Jantzen meets up with Mike and Libby Zaiser to learn about their Velvet Noses Horse Ministry.
Monty Roberts Transition Horse Program teaches students while training horses to be suitable mounts for new owners. The training center is more active than ever, given that Monty Roberts, the world renowned horse trainer, is home in Solvang masterfully coaching horses and riders alike to improve their skills in a beautiful partnership.