Inspiring, connecting and informing the horse community in San Luis Obipso County, California – and beyond.
Our horses are some of the best teachers that we will ever have. What they illustrate so beautifully in their innocent and trusting way, we can apply to our own lives a thousand times over. There are lessons that only our horse could teach us better than anyone else if we’re open to listening and understanding them. Sarah Williams appreciates the three lessons her horses have taught her.
While there’s no better way to enjoy a summer than in the saddle, it can sometimes get a little uncomfortable (and possibly unsafe) on those warmer than average days. Don’t fret, though, there are two important ways that you can combat the effects of the sun and beat the heat in the saddle this summer. Sarah Williams shares her cool ideas to beat the heat in the saddle.
“My horse understands me better than any human being ever will,” a good friend of mine said triumphantly the other day while out at the barn. Five minutes later, she was cursing that intuitive equine under her breath as she chased him through a maze of stalls. He had become the inventive equine. Sarah Williams gives us a few laughs as we recognize the ways our horses thwart us.
Spring has sprung. Time to get out and enjoy the beauty and splendor of it all outside on a trail with your horse and some friends. You must first be sure that you and your horse are ready. Charlotte Gorton shares tips on making sure your trail outings are the best they can be.
In the end, being a better barn mate or horse friend is a lot like being a good human being in general. It’s about being honest, caring, compassionate, accepting, respectful and also looking out for your own interests. Sarah Williams shares her list of the top 5 tips to being a better barn mate.