Inspiring, connecting and informing the horse community in San Luis Obipso County, California – and beyond.
“Both of these movies are absolutely wonderful! We are excited to have two films in the festival that will attract an eclectic audience – filmmakers, film lovers, and horse/rodeo lovers all in one room!” exclaims Grace Tucker, Festival Assistant for the SLO Film Festival. Sharon Jantzen gets the details of these two unique horse films.
“The final piece is 1/3 the beauty of the animal, 1/3 the beauty of the stone, and 1/3 the beauty experienced by the person viewing the piece. I let the natural pattern present in the stone tell me the picture.” Susan von Borstel, featured artist at the 2018 Cattlemen’s Western Art Show and Sale, talks with Sharon Jantzen about capturing “horseness” in her artwork.
There is something for everyone to learn about and enjoy regarding horse packing. Get the 2018 Backcountry Horseman Rendezvous on your calendar. Plan to participate as a rider or get some hands-on experience so you can consider your own horse packing trip. Sharon Jantzen shares all the details of the upcoming Backcountry Horsemen Rendezvous.
“I basically feel that anything you can do with your horse to make it a more ‘all around’ athlete is great. This has the precision of dressage, the smooth, consistency of a hunter round with the obstacles, then the fun, basically, of the speed phase. Not all horses would like this, or do it well, but it is great for my upper level Dressage horse to know there is something else she can do,” says Ellen Corob regarding her experience in an up-and-coming sport Working Equitation. Sharon Jantzen investigates this relatively new endeavor.
“A glimmer of appreciation shone on each young face as Shasta took us for a short ride. The two guardians followed along waving and talking with the four children. Upon our return the woman asked how much she owed us.” Sharon Jantzen shares her experience where a carriage ride impacted some young lives.