Horses – Horse Care

Horse Boarding Options in SLO County

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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 compilied a list of SLO County Boarding Facilities and proivdes insight on finding the right horse housing for your needs.

Bee Aware: Trail Riding Where Buzzing Yellowjackets Live

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Unfortunately, disturbing yellowjacket’s underground homes can happen while out on a trail ride, or even in a pasture, especially in late summer and fall. Unknowingly disturbing a yellowjacket underground nest can be catastrophic for the horse trail rider. The yellowjackets can sting both the horses and riders. Get tips on minimizing disaster from disturbing yellowjacket nests.