Inspiring, connecting and informing the horse community in San Luis Obipso County, California – and beyond.
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.
What are the myths and facts surrounding the question, to blanket or not to blanket your horse in winter? Sharon Jantzen looks into some myths and facts of managing your horse’s winter blanket with help from a local veterinarian.
Getting knots, mud, stickers and urine stains out of your horse’s tail are time-consuming grooming routine activities. There has to be a better alternative, and lucky for you, we’ve found one! Sharon Jantzen gives a shout out to Blooming Tails tail bags, produced right here in SLO County.