Inspiring, connecting and informing the horse community in San Luis Obipso County, California – and beyond.
The Don and Carol Hirons Memorial Trophy was recently awarded by the CCCAHA to its first recipient, Mikaela Hardesty. Don and Carol were local equestrian enthusiasts who enabled and encouraged young riders in their equestrian pursuits.
Come see all the new upgrades and additions at The Varian Equestrian Center. The new owners are busily polishing the gem. Sharon Jantzen provides all the details.
Imagine getting your horse ready and then riding 100 miles of an historical 1300-mile ride, every year. Starting from the beginning of the trail and completing 100 miles in the first year, then returning to the previous ending location year-after-year to finally complete the entire ride in a 13-year cycle. Author Christy Wood has done this special ride. and more! Her experiences are captured in three of her books.
“We fell in love with Sheila’s story,” relates Caprice. “We’re keeping the presence of Sheila’s legacy running under the new name: Varian Equestrian Center. The honor wall showcasing all Sheila accomplished will remain in the show barn.” Sharon Jantzen introduces the new owners of Varian Equestrian Center.
Sarah has been managing a variety of horses for 20 years. She knows that each horse is different and does best with a specialized diet. Therefore, the cost of hay is not in the base price for boarding at SLO Sage and Spur Ranch. The base boarding price includes the facility use and stall cleaning. Instead, each owner pays for the hay and feed their horse consumes. This saves money for easy keepers, keeps costs manageable for heavy feeders by using supplements, and retired horses get the special diets and feedstuffs they need. Learn about the customized feeding programs for the horses at SLO Sage and Spur Ranch.