Inspiring, connecting and informing the horse community in San Luis Obipso County, California – and beyond.
“The personal reassurance I have been given been amazing,” says Cassie Mailheau. “Sophie Arkell, Chloe Hardesty and Maddie Bisson are all very active in assisting Kristy with the horse care while Sophie is also learning of the details associated in operating the Arkell family’s new sanctuary for horses. Together they all bring loving and personal attention to each horse that is in their care.”
“A veteran who is housed and employed is less likely to struggle,” remarks Luke. a Veterans Vocational Horsemanship program participant. Luke comes to the program with experience in the horse world. Housing and employment are the primary outcome goals of the Veterans Vocational Horsemanship Program which is designed to provide job skills in the equine industry, as horse work often comes with housing. Yet, the bonus is the therapy each veteran gets while learning a trade. Sharon Jantzen meets up with this first class of participants.
Several staging areas for trail rides in a variety of Central Coast locations are in residential neighborhoods. Those neighbors don’t want to see plops of horse poop left in an irresponsible manner. Sharon Jantzen helps us be mindful of our horse’s road apples.
Julie Monser, a HEET. volunteer remarked, “We do so much more than rescue horses from fires!” Sharon Jantzen interviews Julie Monser to get the full picture of all the ways HEET. volunteers serve our equestrian community.
The mission of Join-up International focuses on Veterans, first responders, at-risk youth and other vulnerable populations helping them find healing. This is expertly done through the experience of Monty Roberts’ globally acclaimed Join-Up® and other equine-assisted activities. Find out how you can support this human and horse life-changing program.