Inspiring, connecting and informing the horse community in San Luis Obipso County, California – and beyond.
Riding the riverbed in Atascadero takes one along parts of the Juan Bautista de Anza historical trail, which was traveled by expeditions making their way up to San Francisco back in the years of 1774-1776. Sharon Jantzen provides the details on taking a long ride through history.
Paso Robles Horse Park, recently named the top equestrian venue in California and third show jumping venue in all of North America, purposes themselves to reach the heart of the exhibitor. Reaching the heart of the exhibitor means creating a fun and competitive environment for the top-level rider as well as the schooling show rider. Sharon Jantzen catches up with Amanda Diefenderfer, Park Director to discuss how Paso Robles Horse Park creates a family-friendly fun show atmosphere.
Today we can skip the limitations of the chuckwagon and enjoy a more civilized meal in a comfortable setting. It’s the new cowboy way. Your trail food choices range from farm-fresh salads to great-tasting grilled specialties all at Jacks’s Grill in historic Templeton. Sharon Jantzen provides details about a ride and dine trail ride to Jack’s Grill.
Eight years ago, members of Atascadero Horsemen’s Club (AHC) began the process to get permission to build a horse camp at the River Road trail head near Santa Margarita Lake. Now the first hurdle has been cleared and the hope is for horse camping to be available by the end of 2019. Sharon Jantzen shares the plan.
Eight individuals, who as first-responders or veterans have experienced trauma, came for a weekend of interacting with horses to learn about themselves. Seven of the eight individuals had never even touched a horse before coming to Flag is Up Farm and taking part in the Horse Sense & Healing program offered by Monty Roberts. Sharon Jantzen captures the moments of several join-up sessions.