Inspiring, connecting and informing the horse community in San Luis Obipso County, California – and beyond.
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.
Nobody really knows what we’re in store for here on the Central Coast this winter, but it’s better to be safe than sorry when it comes to having the proper “winter wear” for your horse. Sarah Williams gets us started with a winter blanket checklist and introduces us to some new blanket options for this season.
I found myself muttering a few things frequently under my breath as we tacked up. “What is with all of these huge and heavy saddle pads?” was one of the things that I found myself saying the most. To understand why Sharon Jantzen taps into the knowledge of Best Ever Pads to discover the Fit, Function and Fun of the Western Saddle Pad.
So, for my “English” compatriots or newly-minted Western riders – or for a little chuckle from experienced “Westerners” – here’s my take on cinching up! Sharon Jantzen walks us through the steps of nailing the cinch tie.
We’re quickly moving towards the Summer season, which brings on the flies. Protect your horse from flies and damaging UV rays by updating your horse’s Summer wardrobe. Sarah Williams presents some useful options.