Inspiring, connecting and informing the horse community in San Luis Obipso County, California – and beyond.
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.
You can’t get around the fact that ticks need a “food truck” and our horses, dogs and even ourselves fit that bill. The ticks seem to be out in abundance this year so Sharon Jantzen gives us a game plan for eradicating ticks from our horses, pets and ourselves.
Winter conditions make challenging grooming situations. Sarah at Sage and Spur Ranch, together with her daughter, Emma, cover a variety of winter grooming tips and tools that can be employed year-round.
Is your horse going gray? Equine melanoma gene research indicates that this fact predisposes your horse to develop equine melanoma. What are the myths surrounding this disease? Sharon Jantzen presents information gleaned from the Equine Melanoma research team at UC Davis.
Keeping horses healthy in hot weather requires management of flies, body temp, nutrition, water source and air quality. Sarah Judson of Sage and Spur Ranch in San Luis Obispo has some tips for every horse owner and describes the hot weather services her barn provides.