Inspiring, connecting and informing the horse community in San Luis Obipso County, California – and beyond.
Getting the kids started with hands-on learning has ignited their interest. “We started with simple arena work to see where the project members were in their animal handling, then we hit the trail to start practicing trail riding etiquette and skills,” explains Jennifer Best the SLO County 4-H Horse and Mule Packing project founder and leader.
“What transpired was in short simply AMAZING!” exclaimed Jenn. “People reached out offering to drive with me. Community members from all over the county called the store, messaged me on Facebook and Instagram asking what supplies were needed.” Jennifer Foss tells the story of gathering and delivering supplies for horse and human fire victims of the Palisades fire.
One does not just enter the Rose Parade – It’s the pinnacle of parades. There is work, practice, preparation and honor involved. Participants experience television stations broadcasting the event while stands of spectators start the parade route, followed by curb crowds all along the five-and-a-half-mile parade route. Two local riders join the International Adalusian and Lusitano Horse Association entry in the 2025 Tournament of Roses Parade.
Unbranded the film, will help you appreciated the hardiness of the “home grown” breed known as the Mustang. Ride along with four cowboys and 16 wild mustang mounts as they make a 3,000 mile trek up the western side of the middle of the US – starting in Mexico and ending in Canada. Sharon Jantzen provides a thoughtful movie review of Unbranded.
Tasks, hobbies and programs that relieve tension are therapeutic to our mental and physical health. Raking up horse poop fits the description of a therapy. Sharon Jantzen shares why taking manure fork in hand and cleaning up after your horse is very therapeutic.