Inspiring, connecting and informing the horse community in San Luis Obipso County, California – and beyond.
Bunnie and “Rise Against” recently returned from a whirlwind trip to England, where she competed at one of the world’s top Three Day Eventing venues: Burghley, the home of a grand sixteenth-century country house near Stamford in Lincolnshire. Sharon Jantzen visits with Bunnie Sexton, our Santa Ynez neighbor, to get the details of her recent Burghley Horse Trials adventure.
Susan Sullivan has been riding and competing for most of her life; even when married, even with little boys and even with taking care of her aging mother. “You work hard and things go your way, but sometimes they don’t. It’s all part of life. I know my boys are telling their friends, this is what my mom does.” Sharon Jantzen catches up with her friend from the past to get her present success story.
It’s really quite remarkable the impact that therapy animals can have on the brain, recognition, memory and mood. The simple act of spending time with an animal can bring peace and focus to a mind that has been ravaged by disease. Sharon Jantzen tells the story of Tracy Owen who brings her therapy horse to Senior Citizens in our community.
Her hair is swept up from her face in a clip, and fastened on the top of her head – practical and elegant, just like she is. Gloria Northcote, SLO County resident for over 20 years, horse camper enthusiast and active member of the West Coast Rocky Mountain club, is very much at home on the back of a horse. Sharon Jantzen captures Gloria’s story.
Wanda Snow Porter’s own story shapes her stories as she transports readers to another place and time. Her words and stories put us right in the action. Sharon Jantzen catches up with this local rider and author and gets her story.