Inspiring, connecting and informing the horse community in San Luis Obipso County, California – and beyond.
Everything had been planned, the time had been set aside, we each had a suitable horse/pony to ride, and we were looking forward to a fun, shared experience. As we planned the day a question ran across my mind, “Is the tack ride-worthy?” I checked the girth I thought we’d use with our saddle for the trail ride; it was missing a buckle! Sharon Jantzen gives us a checklist for making sure our tack is ride-worthy.
We spend more time taking care of our horses than actually riding. Horses need to be cared for every day – all year – whether we ride or not. Sharon Jantzen shares tips and tools for saving time with barn chores to make the most of your riding time.
Let it rain! It’s time to update your horse’s blanket to prepare for the rain that is hopefully really going to fall this winter. Sharon Jantzen interviews Brie at Riding Warehouse who gives us the scoop on new horse blanket features.
The trip to the tack store to purchase my first saddle is etched in my mind as a first step to responsibility as a horse-crazed 16-year-old. I was purchasing my first saddle, well . . . contributing to it at least, while successfully navigating the LA freeways. Sharon Jantzen travels down memory lane and takes us back to purchasing her first saddle. She also shares herd member stories about their first saddle purchases. Tips for buying and fitting a saddle are also included. So put your foot in the stirrup and let’s go.
Most equestrians consider the lead rope to be a very important piece of equipment. Yet, it’s not just a simple piece of equipment. There are many nuances which impact its purpose and use. Sharon Jantzen expounds on the results of a readership survey on lead ropes.