Inspiring, connecting and informing the horse community in San Luis Obipso County, California – and beyond.
Go get in on the fun and games of a Gymkhana show. Make room in your calendar for the Central Coast Riders Halloween Gymkhana, October 28 and 29 at the Elk’s Unocal Events Center in Santa Maria. Sharon Jantzen provides all the details of this fun weekend.
Jump into the fun of a Hunter/Jumper show right here in our own backyard. Whether it be an event for you to gain experience, participate in a local fundraiser, or a chance to ride with the best in the West, you will be certain to enjoy a world-class facility and some magnificent riding. Bring the family and stay awhile. Sharon Jantzen brings the news of three Hunter/Jumper shows at the Paso Robles Horse Park.
From the tack room, McKenzie carries an armload of bridles while Gentilini balances a kid’s saddle on each hip. Both smile and joke with their students while navigating the herd with precision. Statuesque, tanned, and confident, the two young women have just celebrated their third year in business. Erin McGee introduces us to two go-getter ladies: Justine Gentilini and Michelle McKenzie of Hanging Heart Ranch in Templeton.
Following suit with Destination Weddings . . . the new horse show experience is a Destination Horse Show. Sharon Jantzen talks with Danielle Ballard of West Palm Events a horse show promoter bringing Hunter/Jumper Shows to the Paso Robles Horse Park.
Looking for a place where you can watch horse and rider pairs work on Reined Cow Horse activities, enjoy lunch and hang out with some pretty fun people who are all passionate about their sport…and horses and cows? Look no further than the Mankins Performance Horse cattle ranch in Arroyo Grande. Sharon Jantzen shares her experience doing just that.