Inspiring, connecting and informing the horse community in San Luis Obipso County, California – and beyond.
Wouldn’t you love to spend four nights and four days horse camping, enjoying fellow horseback riders, experiencing Montaña de Oro State Park all while supporting the Coastal Mounted Assistance group? Mark your calendars for October 5th – 9th. Sharon Jantzen gives you the scoop.
A horse drawn carriage is the perfect fit for a marriage proposal – or a wedding. As a carriage driver in San Luis Obispo, I was part of many romantic horse-involved beginnings. Sharon Jantzen shares two stories of marriage proposals using a horse.
Rodeo is in the blood of two local teens who recently journeyed to Gilette, Wyoming for the National High School Finals Rodeo. Kathryn Varian of Parkfield and Taite Stickler of San Luis Obispo both come from rodeo “stock”. Sharon Jantzen catches up with these two local rodeo stars and gets their stories of competing at the State and National levels.
Horse herd mentality plays a key role in how our reactions influence our horse’s reactions. If we remain calm, our horse will calm down easier and quicker. Horses naturally follow the leader, whether human or horse. Sharon Jantzen shares her story “Whoa Nellie” – a little story of a time where thinking like a head mare in an emergency saved a situation.
What difference can we make in the lives of children and people around us who have never interacted with a horse? We can introduce them to the wonder and beauty of these magnificent creatures who can truly change their lives. Sharon Jantzen shares the special horse connection local foster care families recently experienced at Kid’s Day held at Mindy Smith Rockies Ranch.