Inspiring, connecting and informing the horse community in San Luis Obipso County, California – and beyond.
Handsome, a 10-year-old Quarter Horse stallion, was so thin his body condition score rated 2. Once a beautiful riding horse, this forlorn fellow lacked proper nutrition, routine care and basic stimulation. Neglect was taking his life. He would most likely not survive the auction transport. Redwings Horse Sanctuary in Paso Robles, CA leapt into action to rehabilitate this handsome fellow.
I came across a Facebook thread which discussed the options available for large animal disposal in SLO County. The consensus was unanimous: We have limited large animal disposal options. I wondered if this was actually the case, or if our community simply doesn’t know about all of the options available to them. I turned to my industry expert contact, Christine Johnson, General Manager of Eden Memorial Pet Care, for some answers. Sharon Jantzen shares Christine’s answers to large animal disposal options in SLO County.
Horses can be kept at home, but only where they are permitted and where the yard is set-up for horse keeping. However, many horse owners can’t keep their horses at home. Thankfully, horse boarding facilities enable horse ownership for those who are unable to keep horses at home. No matter which side of the horse boarding fence you are on – home or a facility – there are certainly issues to consider. Brie Nicholson has compiled a list of SLO County Boarding Facilities and provides insight on finding the right horse housing for your needs.
After finding a lost horse along the Highway, Sarah asks, “Why don’t people take measures to keep identification on their horses like they do the rest of their pets?” Here are some Horse ID options researched by Sarah Williams.
How prepared are your barns and horses for the coming wet weather? Sarah Williams asked fellow Central Coast horse friends for info on how they are preparing for the coming wetness. Get ready for rain!