Inspiring, connecting and informing the horse community in San Luis Obipso County, California – and beyond.
The warm, moist feel of the gentle resting breath is truly relaxing. The velvet soft touch of the muzzle between the nostrils is a place of serenity, and indeed a place that many of us go for solace and comfort. What else is communicated through and by a horse’s nose? Sharon Jantzen gives insight regarding the features of one of her favorite parts of a horse, its nose.
Dressage, when presented patiently and correctly, enhances a horse’s gaits, builds beautiful topline muscling in the body, and creates a more focused mind with willing cooperation. Our local, top-level Dressage rider and trainer Barbi Breen-Gurley shares her insight on how dressage training benefits all horses.
This got me to thinking…how natural is any training method when it comes to horses? Sarah Williams searches for answers regarding the question, Is horsemanship natural, or not?
There’s a lot going on at the Cal Poly Horse Unit. Opportunities for students and the local equestrian community abound. Come check it out! Charlotte Gorton shares all the activities with us.
Move over April Showers because this spring April brings two riding clinics to improve your riding skills. Ryan Pfouts focuses on how your riding position influences the way your horse goes. Shelby Hume will help you find the sweet spot of riding. Sharon Jantzen gives us the details of these two clinics held at Dream Ranch in Arroyo Grande.