Living the Dream of Horse Property Ownership
byOh, the dream of having a horse around the house! What features makes living with horses easier? Brie Nicholson, a local realtor, takes us for a tour of horse property features.
People – What We Do
Barn Cat Benefits
byHorse owners are animal lovers already, so adding a few furry barn cats to the mix is an easy solution to the inherent barn rodent population. Feral or semi-feral cats are great mousers and can be a key component to keeping the barn rodent population in check. Yet, where can one find good mousers?
Improve Your Horsemanship by Working with Donkeys
byHeather, a volunteer turned staff member at Rancho Burro Donkey Sanctuary in San Luis Obispo says her most treasured lessons are from the donkeys themselves. “You have to be able to slow down and wait. Donkeys pause to process a situation, so you learn to shift your perspective.”
Build Connection and Community Through a Local Horse Organization
by“In a world where most of our communication is done through screens and quick messages, it’s getting harder to find genuine in-person connection. Joining a local riding club gives you a place where that connection happens naturally,” shares Brie Nicholson.
Rancho Burro Donkey Sanctuary – Rescue, Rehabilitate, Retire Donkeys
byThe affectionate qualities of donkeys drew the Eckfords to them. However, the plight of the donkeys drove the vision behind starting the non-profit sanctuary back in 2015. At that time, they kept rescued donkeys at their home on Tiffany Ranch Road in Arroyo Grande. In the meantime, they dreamt of having a facility where the rescue donkeys could be rehabilitated and they could take in more donkeys in need. Rancho Burro Donkey Sanctuary moved to its permanent new home in January 2025.