Inspiring, connecting and informing the horse community in San Luis Obipso County, California – and beyond.
Heather, a volunteer turned staff member at Rancho Burro Donkey Sanctuary in San Luis Obispo says her most treasured lessons are from the donkeys themselves. “You have to be able to slow down and wait. Donkeys pause to process a situation, so you learn to shift your perspective.”
Giving her the name Sriracha, after the hot sauce featuring Thai spices, Animal Services quickly realized her challenges went far beyond untrimmed feet. She stepped with her right hind leg in a sideways position with each swing forward compensating for the pain of an untreated old injury. Follow the story of this abandoned mini mare as she become as ambassador for Redwing Horse Sanctuary in Paso Robles.
One does not just enter the Rose Parade – It’s the pinnacle of parades. There is work, practice, preparation and honor involved. Participants experience television stations broadcasting the event while stands of spectators start the parade route, followed by curb crowds all along the five-and-a-half-mile parade route. Two local riders join the International Adalusian and Lusitano Horse Association entry in the 2025 Tournament of Roses Parade.
“The first thing I did with the five minis was break them to drive,” Bryce explained. This has now become his forte as clients from Texas, New Mexico, Oregon, Arizona, Nevada and all over California send their miniature horses to Bryce Baker of Piece of Me Miniature Horses for training. Sharon Jantzen visits Bryce and learns about these fun-sized horses.
The three adoptable horses came to The Equine Center from SLO County Animal Services who were part of a group of 11 removed from poor conditions where food and water were scarce in SLO County. The three horses were all stallions, but have since been gelded. Sharon Jantzen interviews Kristin Dell, Practice Manager at The Equine Center who introduces us to these handsome and available gents.