Inspiring, connecting and informing the horse community in San Luis Obipso County, California – and beyond.
What are the myths and facts surrounding the question, to blanket or not to blanket your horse in winter? Sharon Jantzen looks into some myths and facts of managing your horse’s winter blanket with help from a local veterinarian.
“My teens know if they need to work out getting somewhere that my time as a therapeutic riding volunteer will stand in their way,” Sharon Jantzen tells us why she fiercely guards her time as a therapeutic riding volunteer.
Tasks, hobbies and programs that relieve tension are therapeutic to our mental and physical health. Raking up horse poop fits the description of a therapy. Sharon Jantzen shares why taking manure fork in hand and cleaning up after your horse is very therapeutic.
Unfortunately, disturbing yellowjacket’s underground homes can happen while out on a trail ride, or even in a pasture, especially in late summer and fall. Unknowingly disturbing a yellowjacket underground nest can be catastrophic for the horse trail rider. The yellowjackets can sting both the horses and riders. Get tips on minimizing disaster from disturbing yellowjacket nests.
The darkness doesn’t have to steal your horsey-time, and it doesn’t even have to put a serious damper on your workout or training routines. Get yourself some portable light sources and some great reflective gear, and make the Fall and Winter season your best yet!