Inspiring, connecting and informing the horse community in San Luis Obipso County, California – and beyond.
It’s really quite remarkable the impact that therapy animals can have on the brain, recognition, memory and mood. The simple act of spending time with an animal can bring peace and focus to a mind that has been ravaged by disease. Sharon Jantzen tells the story of Tracy Owen who brings her therapy horse to Senior Citizens in our community.
Experience the Celebration of Sheila Varian’s life through the eyes and hearts of a few attendees. Sharon Jantzen captures their stories and helps us all say goodbye.
Her hair is swept up from her face in a clip, and fastened on the top of her head – practical and elegant, just like she is. Gloria Northcote, SLO County resident for over 20 years, horse camper enthusiast and active member of the West Coast Rocky Mountain club, is very much at home on the back of a horse. Sharon Jantzen captures Gloria’s story.
Black Bear Equestrian Camp is located at the end of this meandering road, tucked away from the activity of Lopez Lake Recreational Area, yet close enough to enjoy if desired. My friends, who have booked the camp for a few days, know the area well. Several horse trails are directly accessible from the Equestrian Camp. Sharon Jantzen takes us on a personal tour of Black Bear Equestrian Camp located in San Luis Obispo County.
Left untreated, thrush can lead to more serious issues, such as hoof abscesses, white-line disease and frog decay. As the bacteria and fungus get deeper into the hoof, they wreak havoc on what is actually quite a fragile part of the horse’s body. It has been said by many a veterinarian, farrier and knowledgeable horseman, “No hoof, no horse”, and that’s the truth. Sharon Jantzen takes a look at how to stop thrush in its tracks.