Sharon Jantzen

Sharon Jantzen

Former Pony Clubber, Eventer and Dressage rider who balanced training and showing with getting a college degree (from Cal Poly SLO), becoming a wife and raising a family. Presently she is making Dressage comeback on her Connemara Pony Whisper as well as dabbling in Mounted Archery on a Rocky Mountain Gaited Horse, Carrera.

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Cal Poly Dressage Team Places 5th at Nationals

The Intercollegiate Dressage Association (IDA) National Championship brings together the top teams and riders from across the country. Riders qualify through regional competitions, with each region sending its highest-scoring team and individual riders in the four levels: Introductory, Lower Training, Upper Training, and First Level. At Nationals, both team and individual competitors ride horses provided by the host school, selected through a random draw. This year, the Cal Poly Dressage team came home with a 5th place ribbon.

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SLO County 4-H Horse and Mule Packing Project Kicks-Off

Getting the kids started with hands-on learning has ignited their interest. “We started with simple arena work to see where the project members were in their animal handling, then we hit the trail to start practicing trail riding etiquette and skills,” explains Jennifer Best the SLO County 4-H Horse and Mule Packing project founder and leader.

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Human and Horse Fire Victims Helped by Local Horse Community

“What transpired was in short simply AMAZING!” exclaimed Jenn. “People reached out offering to drive with me. Community members from all over the county called the store, messaged me on Facebook and Instagram asking what supplies were needed.” Jennifer Foss tells the story of gathering and delivering supplies for horse and human fire victims of the Palisades fire.