Inspiring, connecting and informing the horse community in San Luis Obipso County, California – and beyond.
This year, the 46th Annual Toys for Tots trail ride will function a bit differently. Typically, Atascadero Horsemen’s Club organizes a trail ride for the public. Usually collecting toys and gifts takes place followed by enjoying a marked trail ride route in the Salinas Riverbed. Sharon Jantzen provides the detail on the modified Toys for Tots trail ride.
Being a part of a horse community in SLO County provides Redwings with easier access to veterinary care, farrier services, feed and tack stores, community specialists, treasured volunteers and more. “Our goal was always to land in San Luis Obispo County,” says Sara. Sharon Jantzen catches up with Sara Ruggerone regarding the upcoming Redwings Horse Sanctuary move to SLO County.
Enthusiasm for a horse camp at Santa Margarita Lake has not dwindled, but the progress has hit a little snag. Sharon Jantzen shares the most recent update received from Kathy Redden.
“The terrain and the views are spectacular on this 30,000 acre historic ranch. Each loop will take you far into oak savanna that looks like it did in the days of the Spanish rancheros. Come be an inaugural rider on the 25, 50 mile or 8 mile Introductory Huasna Endurance Ride!” Says Kathleen Phelps the ride manager. Mark you calendars for April 25-26, 2020.
Remember the photos of horses running down the street with a wildfire blazing behind them? Did your heart leap out of your chest in wanting to help these terrified creatures? Our local horse community needs you to be trained to help in equine emergency evacuation scenarios. Our local HEET organization shares the details of the upcoming Equine Emergency Evacuation Expo in Santa Ynez.