Inspiring, connecting and informing the horse community in San Luis Obipso County, California – and beyond.
I have some pretty amazing people in my life; people that I can count on, people who believe in me, and people who will go out of their way to make me feel appreciated. Even while going through some very difficult times, I feel no lack of support from the…
When it comes to horses, “winning” doesn’t just mean a ribbon in the show ring, or a fancy plaque or trophy to set on your bookshelf. Winning is a symbol of achievement – the culmination of days, months, and sometimes years of hard work. Sometimes, in fact, you can win…
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.