Inspiring, connecting and informing the horse community in San Luis Obipso County, California – and beyond.
Upon visiting Meagan and her western specialty goods store one walks away knowing that what she offers is indeed a necessity. She offers neighborly hospitality, and top-drawer personal service. Sharon Jantzen enjoys a visit with Meagan Allgood of Allgood Custom Leather Shop located in a special nook of SLO County, Creston, CA.
Listening to music, or a lesson while in the saddle can be a challenge. I Rock N Ride takes care of this. Also a rider can send an emergency text or take a call in the saddle without fumbling around with a phone while handling the reins. Sharon Jantzen meets up with local rider, Leah Lane, to Spotlight her business.
“You never stop moving all day!” explained Lexie regarding her experience grooming several horses as a free-lance groom. “At the big shows I braid, groom, tack-up do the stable work, and clean tack. Sometimes I also braid on the side.” This pace is somewhat slower at the top-level shows but the atmosphere is big and there is much more at stake. Sharon Jantzen catches up with Lexie Thacker, the groom for Indy 500, to walk around in her boots for awhile.
“I ended up with so many different emotions on cross country,” began Andrea as she started to relay what it was like to brave the biggest, baddest Burghley course ever. Sharon Jantzen rides back through the Burghley cross-country course with Andrea upon her return to her home base in San Miguel from another Burghley adventure.
What happens to horses who are seized due to neglect, abandonment or abuse? Who cares for them? The hope for every horse is to develop into a well-adjusted riding partner or companion horse. Sharon Jantzen finds out how Redwings Horse Rescue and Sanctuary helps out and how we can help too.