Inspiring, connecting and informing the horse community in San Luis Obipso County, California – and beyond.
English vs Western: There are many differences between the two styles and these differences seem to boil down to function, freedom and flair. Sharon Jantzen outlines the differences. Which riding style is best? What is your answer to the question?
Ride Nipomo Equestrian Trails Alliance has a vision for gaining strength in numbers and using the band of horse people they empower to preserve trail access throughout the county and preserve the equestrian life-style development threatens. Sharon Jantzen rides along with this powerful band of horse people and gets inspired by their vision and their accomplishments.
What can we do in these cases where we want to turn “All the Wrong Moves” into “All the Right Moves”? Sarah Williams explores the whys and hows of getting out of an equestrian slump.
We learn about horses, learn to be around horses, learn to ride and we get to that comfortable point where our knowledge seems like “enough”. Can we teach an old rider new tricks? Sarah Williams gets several riders to chime in on how they tackled new equestrian pursuits.
“I can honestly say that in the grand scheme of things, my horse has never really let me down, and I hope that if she could speak, she would say the same thing about me.” Sarah Williams reflects on the “friendship” she has with her horse.