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.

Happenings - Special Events

Equestrians Help Assist Runners During SLO Ultra Race

This was the inaugural SLO Ultra race and as a brand new event the race organizer Samantha Pruitt was looking to get more people involved and provide a new experience for trail runners. When Samantha approached Kathy Redden about organizing an equestrian group the first question was, “What are the equestrians going to do?”

The answer comes from Kathy herself, along with a participating volunteer equestrian: Beverly Poorman, and a race participant: Steve Laptuz. Sharon Jantzen catches up with all three to capture their SLO Ultra Race experience.

People - Who We Are

Bunnie and Ecko’s Bold Burghley Adventure

Bunnie and “Rise Against” recently returned from a whirlwind trip to England, where she competed at one of the world’s top Three Day Eventing venues: Burghley, the home of a grand sixteenth-century country house near Stamford in Lincolnshire. Sharon Jantzen visits with Bunnie Sexton, our Santa Ynez neighbor, to get the details of her recent Burghley Horse Trials adventure.

Horses - Horse Care

7 Questions To Ask Your Vet About Cremation

You have choices when it comes to end-of-life plans for your special pets. Understanding the cremation process and knowing the questions to ask will help you make the best choice for your needs with your pet’s best interest in mind. Sharon Jantzen talks with her friend Christine of Eden Memorial Pet Care who shares the questions you should ask your vet about cremation.

People - Who We Are

Riding Through Life with Susan Sullivan

Susan Sullivan has been riding and competing for most of her life; even when married, even with little boys and even with taking care of her aging mother. “You work hard and things go your way, but sometimes they don’t. It’s all part of life. I know my boys are telling their friends, this is what my mom does.” Sharon Jantzen catches up with her friend from the past to get her present success story.

Horses - Horse Care

Manage Annoying Flies and Fly Bites

Managing annoying flies is a constant battle, even with all of the sprays, salves and “protectors” out there on the market. The problem of fly bites is exacerbated tenfold when the horse has insect allergies, which results in itchiness, hair loss, hives and even open wounds. Sharon Jantzen explores a solution to managing our horse’s fly bites.