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CONTENTS AQUAMATION…AN ALTERNATIVE TO FLAME CREMATION............................................. 6

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AQUAMATION…AN ALTERNATIVE TO FLAME CREMATION Written by Kent A. Kruse, DVM

Many years ago, I was introduced to the importance of understanding the human/animal bond by the veterinarian who hired me as a new graduate. After giving me a tour of his hospital facilities, he took me outside to a large grassy area behind the hospital building. There, in a neatly mowed area, were rows of small granite grave makers with a pet’s name, date, and brief inscription. To put this in a time perspective, this was before there were pet cemeteries or cremation facilities specifically for pets.

Reading the gravestone inscriptions and expressions of both loss and gratitude for the deceased pets was an early and valuable lesson for me in understanding the importance of the end-of-life process for pet parents.

My ongoing veterinary career provided countless examples of my responsibilities as a veterinarian to my clients who were heavily bonded with their pets and dependent on me to protect that bond and help provide their pets with a healthy life. That dependency continued through the final moments of the pet’s life and with the handling of the pet’s remains. In later years, flame cremation became the only other option to burial for pet owners or veterinarians. It wasn’t until after I retired eleven years ago that I learned about Aquamation. I was immediately impressed with this new and gentle process that was then being made available to pet parents.

Aquamation is one of several brand names for the scientific process known as alkaline hydrolysis (AH). AH accelerates the natural body decomposition through a combination of gentle water flow, temperature, and alkalinity.

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The process reduces the body to its basic building blocks (amino acids, small peptides, sugars, and salts) dissolved in water. The only solid remains are the mineral ash of the bones. The process mimics tissue degradation which occurs naturally when bodies are buried in the earth and subjected to the effects of insects and soil bacteria.

The owners of AH pet systems include humane societies, private providers of AH services to veterinary hospitals, pet crematories offering a choice of flame cremation or AH, and many veterinary hospitals.

Advantages of Alkaline Hydrolysis 1. AH is simply an acceleration of the natural process of tissue degradation.

2. AH requires 90% less energy than that used for flame cremation.

3. The AH process creates zero emissions of harmful greenhouse gases.

4. AH destroys all pathogens.

5. AH converts chemotherapy drugs to harmless, biodegradable derivatives.

6. The liquid effluent remaining from the AH process is rich in soil nutrients and is an excellent fertilizer. Because pet DNA is destroyed during the AH process, there is nothing identifiable to the pet in the effluent.

7. Approximately 20% more remains are available to be returned to the pet owner than provided by flame cremation.

8. The bone granules are aesthetically more acceptable than the ashes resulting from cremation and are completely nontoxic to soil or water.

9. AH is generally perceived to be a gentler process than flame cremation and hence is often more appealing to pet parents.

10. The cost to pet parents for AH services is similar to that of flame cremation.

Alkaline Hydrolysis Concerns While there are no negative technical concerns associated with AH, pet owners may have hesitant feelings about the technology based on how they would want their own earthly remains treated after life. It is important to understand, however, that some pet parents may have the mistaken belief that, with AH, the remains are dissolved by an acid-like solution. When it is understood that tissues are not destroyed but “disassembled” into very basic components, the AH process is more comfortably accepted. Members of the funeral industry have reported that when the AH option is explained and offered to family members arranging the funerals, AH is selected over flame cremation approximately 80% of the time. Veterinarians have reported a similar percentage of acceptance when the gentleness and ecofriendly nature of AH is explained to pet owners.

Availability of AH Services AH services for pets have been increasing in the higher populated areas of California for the past ten years. The Central Coast is now fortunate to have Gentle Goodbye, an ecofriendly, pet after-life facility, conveniently located near Arroyo Grande.

Because the availability of AH services on the central coast is relatively recent, it’s possible that not all veterinarians are aware of this desirable alternative to flame cremation. While the need for AH services for pets may not be imminent, pet parents are advised to begin the afterlife discussion with their veterinarian so that the veterinary staff has time to be educated about AH and establish a relationship with either Gentle Goodbye or other AH service providers.

In addition to the availability of the technical services, Gentle Goodbye also provides the following services: 1. Pickup at either the veterinary office or home and the return of the cremains back to the same destination.

2. Choice of a wooden urn or a biodegradable earth-urn.

3. Mobile apps or web portal for real-time tracking of a pet’s after-life process and notifications for status updates.

4. Grief Support 5. Guidance in creating a “celebration video” of a beloved pet for sharing with friends and family.

6. The availability of your pet’s paw print and additional memory options.

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VARIAN EQUESTRIAN CENTER HONORS ITS PAST AND PLANS FOR FUTURE Written by Varian Equestrian Center

Question: How Do You Improve Upon Perfection When Buying One of the Most Famous Horse Properties in the World?

Answer: Pretty Damn Carefully The world-renowned Varian Arabians, made famous by the late Sheila Varian over a 60 year timespan, sits upon a gorgeous 150 acre treasure in the heart of Arroyo Grande, just 10 minutes from the sand at Pismo Beach, and it offers an enchanting fusion of horsemanship and natural splendor. Sheila was a force in her industry, admired by many for her accomplishments. She reinvented an industry and took it to the naysayers.

She was fearless. When Sheila died of cancer in 2016 at 78, she left a legacy for her employees – a passionate team of individuals committed to keeping the name, and property, alive.

The challenge for its new owners, who are specifically not Arabian breeders, was how to pay homage to the rich history without damaging it, and while doing so, actually improve such a spectacular property – if at all possible.

The Buyers Simon and Caprice Arkell have always been described as scrappy to say the least. Caprice (“Capi” to her friends) grew up in rural north San Diego county to a family with few means to make life easy. Through trials and tribulations, Caprice was able to become a successful international strategy consultant in the aesthetics industry, assisting offshore companies with U.S. market-entry and distribution strategies. Her success had nothing to do with a support system that many of us enjoy when we reach adulthood and our careers are launched, mainly because she didn’t have one. But she found a way.

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Caprice, Simon, Graham, Sophie and Rebel Arkell

Simon (“Ark” to his friends) grew up a world away in Adelaide, South Australia with a sister and the love of a single mother who worked multiple jobs to make ends meet. He obsessed about an impossible goal – one day competing in the Olympic Games in the pole vault, and this passion became his vehicle to the United States and an athletic scholarship, first in New Mexico then at Cal Poly where he is now involved as a board member and advisor. With this opportunity his future was locked and

loaded. He went on to represent Australia in two Olympic Games (1992 and 1996), and after retirement commenced a successful career as a software startup founder which culminated when his last company, Deep Lens, was acquired in 2022.

So Why Buy a Ranch?

In April 2023, Simon and Caprice took a tour of Varian Arabians after it had been on the market for six months. Not only could they not believe that such

a stunning place was not snapped up immediately but they were astounded by the rich history and incredible life that Sheila lived. Sheila was scrappy. She came through adversity. She won in a man’s world. And it seemed as though she didn’t care what people thought of her. In short, her story felt like theirs.

They had to have this property.

But it wasn’t that easy. After many hours of study, financial analysis and soul searching, they realized one truth: This would be a huge gamble. Since Sheila’s passing, the property had been managed to the best of the team’s abilities, but they just weren’t Sheila. The beautiful ranch which once contained over 250 Arabian horses had spiraled to just 75. Overdue work on the buildings would be required and a lot more rent-paying horses would be needed. The staff needed to know there was a future for them and their incredible space.

Simon and Caprice realized that if they were to move forward with this purchase, they had to thread the needle between honoring the incredible life that was Sheila Varian’s, and building back a

business that could be profitable again – to not only support its operations, but to thrive and invest in its future.

Aha Moment An epiphany hit Simon and Caprice one evening while hiking, dreaming and brainstorming. The true value of the opportunity did not lay in the treestudded pastures, big barns or oceanview trails, but instead it lay in the people. With the former ranch manager moving on, the Arkells realized that horse manager, Kristy Gillot-Hogue, with help from her “concierges” Chloe, Tristan and Maddie, was masterful in her care and management of the horses and the property. SHE would become the new ranch manager. Ismael “Mike”

Perez, the long-time mentee of Sheila, horse-whispering trainer and head of operations, with help from his sons Ismael Jr. and Nestor, and maintenance hero Chuy, were the lifeblood of the property.

With this realization, Simon and Caprice decided, like Sheila would have, to jump in head first and just go for it. What followed was astounding: Immediately the team saw a future, investments went into new ocean-view trails, fencing, tractors and building improvements, and the media picked up the story about a “new” boarding facility called Varian Equestrian Center which was for all horses (not just Arabians) – and it worked. Just two months after buying

the hallowed property, over 50 new equine tenants signed up and arrived, and the property moved into the black – profitability!

Adding to the Team With the team in place, the Arkells welcomed back the long time Varian trainer, Jaime Hernandez. Jaime had worked at Varian for over 25 years and was taught everything he knows by a famous horse woman. You guessed it; not only did Sheila mentor Mike Perez but

also, 7 years beforehand, she nurtured Jaime Hernandez, who specializes in all types of training for all horses. The gang is back together, and along with their daughter Sophie Arkell, a rodeo team rider for Cuesta, they’re excited for their future on this hallowed turf.

Varian Equestrian Center is at 1275 Corbett Canyon Road, Arroyo Grande.

Call (805) 664-1401, or email howdy@ varianequestrian.com for a tour.

Boarding starts at $495 per month.

Caprice Arkell, Co-Owner Varian Equestrian Center (805) 664-1401 or caprice@varianequestrian.com www.varianequestrian.com

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LEARN TO HELP YOUR ANIMALS UNTIL A VET IS AVAILABLE Written by Danica James

Here at Alpine Creek Ranch LLC, our mission is prevention and safety!

Imagine finding your horse cast in a pipe corral panel on a cold dark night. What would you do?

If you own a horse, donkey, mule, or dog, it is not if, but when you will be faced with an emergency or serious and painful medical condition affecting one

of them. Emergencies can happen at any time, but are you truly ready to manage what comes your way?

My name is Danica James; I am an independent contractor and certified instructor with Equi-First Aid USA and Canine Health Canada/ International. I teach those who care for equine and canine how to recognize potential hazards, assess a situation with confidence, and how to respond accordingly to help our four-legged companions in an emergency until a veterinarian can respond.

Equi-First Aid USA courses were developed to expand the equine health care and emergency response knowledge base of horse owners; they help instill confidence in horse owners as well as

If you own a horse, donkey, mule, or dog, it is not if, but when you will be faced with an emergency or serious and painful medical condition affecting one of them. Emergencies can happen at any time, but are you truly ready to manage what comes your way?

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improve the lives of horses by increasing the equine survival rate in an emergency. https://equi-firstaidusa.com Canine Health Canada/International courses provide you with the right tools to help the dog(s) in your care in any emergency. https://caninehealthcanada. com Meet the instructor: I have been an animal lover for as long as I can remember and found ways to work with them throughout my life. I earned my Bachelor of Science degree from California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo in Animal Science with concentrations in Agricultural Education and Military Science. I have worked as a veterinary technician, an

animal husbandry tour guide at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, an Agriculture teacher/FFA Advisor, been a 4-H leader, am currently an East County Grange No. 864 leader and have been a public servant for over 22 years. I grew up riding western and competed in team penning and ranch sorting. While my horse competition days are behind me, I still enjoy trail riding, horse camping and providing miniature equine assisted activities and therapy for others. With the help of my husband and son, we

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YOUR HORSE’S SENSITIVITY OFFERS MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE Written by Carolyn Osborn

Everyone knows that many dogs and cats that are adopted or rescued suffer some form of trauma, anxiety, same and bad memories, not to mention fear, stress, worry and even grief due to their experiences. Well, this same scenario can also be experienced by horses as they move from owner to owner, or if they were possibly abandoned or abused. This can often explain why your horse may be acting strange, or responding in a weird way during certain situations. Most of us do not know or expect that something bad could have happened, but as a new owner, you can never know the whole story or history of that horse.

Do you remember the story about Black Beauty, or more recently the story turned play and movie, War Horse? Both of these examples show how a horse can experience a loving original or new home, but also suffer work trauma, abuse, aloneness, grief and loss, to name a few. These situations can create a horse that is fearful, scared, not able to trust, and not able to really connect well with people. This can create confusion and frustration in the new owner, wondering why their horse is not responding to them.

What a horse needs to know about a new home…

How can you as a loving and caring horse owner address these possible concerns? One of the easiest ways is to have an animal communicator talk to your horse to find out what has happened and what they have to say.

Have them explain what is going on now and who their new person is and if this is their forever home. Horses, like people, want to know what is happening so they

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can understand and prepare themselves accordingly. If you are purchasing a new horse, talking to them so they can learn who you are, know where they are going, that they are leaving their existing home and friends; and that they are safe, where their new home will be, and its setup.

The horse will be much happier moving, with fewer problems.

Every time I have moved one of my horses, I let them know and give them the details. They are happy and they understand what is happening. I will be doing this very soon again as I send my retired horse to a new place. He will appreciate knowing that I am doing what is best for him and giving him notice that there will be a change. He always appreciates the information.

If you are dealing with a horse that you think or know for sure came from bad situation, it is highly recommended to help them clear that emotional and possible physical baggage through some form of energy work, which can handle these types of scenarios. Energy Medicine is very helpful and practical in this area, as it can clear the old memories, emotions, and beliefs that they may have picked up. One of the reasons I love working with animals through energy medicine, is that they are so open to letting it go and moving forward into their new life. They do not hold onto it like we humans do! They just need the energy assist to get them back to feeling their best, as well as relaxing and trusting once again.

As you may know, all animals are very sensitive, and horses are even more so.

They feel, hear, smell, and see more than we do, (all the imaginary trolls hiding in the bushes!) and they also are picking up everything their human is feeling and experiencing as well. This can create interesting or complicated situations as they are often reacting to what is going on with their rider. This is what I call Mirroring, a common experience between horse and rider, as well as dogs, and their human. Any animal in our life, and especially horses, are here to teach us, protect us and help us see ourselves more clearly. When we can recognize that our horse is often reflecting what

A Deep Bond

is going on inside of us, then we can deal with our stuff, which then better supports them in doing their job. This is one of the reasons why your horse may not act the same way with your trainer as they do with you. You are more emotionally connected with them.

Your horse wants to help make your life better…

Going back to you and your horse, you have this magnificent creature in your

life for a couple of reasons most likely.

You have been horse crazy since you were a kid and can’t live without one in your life. They complete you.

You want to work with your horse in one of the competitive equine fields, such as jumping, dressage, western pleasure, cross country, etc.

You feel compelled to rescue or take care

of horses through a sanctuary, rescue, or as a volunteer.

You might even be a veterinarian working with these wonderful beings, saving their lives every day.

And many other possibilities.

With all animals, they very often come into our lives in what seems like chance or accident. Yet there are no accidents – they are meant to be with you. As a result, they are here to be with you to help you on all levels. This again goes back to why they are Mirroring you on all levels to help and support you. Working with them energetically in that way can assist both you and your horse, as well as help you become stronger, more connected partners in whatever endeavor you choose. They love and appreciate the subtle energy work, which so helps them

and you be at your best!

Another great way to assist your horse energetically is to participate in a monthly virtual Zoom event where I focus on a specific theme each month.

This will help your horse and you, as well as all the other participants observing the session with the same general issues. It is so powerful, and all done energetically.

Contact me for more information and a FREE consultation!

Happy riding and connection with your horse or horses. They are such a gift to us and have so much to give back when given the opportunity. Bless them and love them and enjoy their big heart love energy!

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NOLA JOHNSON OF EQUINE AND CANINE NEWS Honored as TEMPLETON'S 2024 Local Business Person Of The Year BOSTON, MA: March 5, 2024 — Alignable's 2024 Local Business Person Of The Year Contest reached unparalleled participation levels, logging a whopping 309,000+ votes, 64,000+ recommendations, and an unheard of number of local winners — over 5,100 across the U.S. and Canada.

The largest online networking platform for business owners, Alignable.com invited its 8.7 million+ members to shout-out local business leaders who've gone above and beyond guiding peers and supporting entire communities, amid challenging economic conditions.

Today, Alignable's network announces that Nola Johnson of Equine and Canine News has been elected as Templeton's 2024 Business Person Of The Year!

The 2024 contest is the most popular competition Alignable has hosted in over five years, marking a 40% jump in participation over 2023.

The contest ran from Jan. 8 to Feb. 23, 2024 and 5,171 business owners emerged as winners (including ties), across 4,820 communities. That's an increase of 1,195 additional Local Business People Of 2024 compared to 2023.

These leaders were commended for helping their peers and communities through a year with many challenges, like rising interest rates and rents, not to mention skyrocketing supply costs.

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Nola received a special badge on her Alignable profile, recognizing this big win. In past years, the awareness generated through similar contests has spurred expanded connections, as well as new business for many winners..

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SAVING AT RISK WILD HORSES AND BURROS Written By By Kim Sheppard

Unprecedented numbers of our country’s wild horses and burros have continued to be rounded up and removed from their natural homes on public, state and tribal lands due to livestock grazing, mineral extraction and other multiple use purposes; resulting in a growing need for collaboration between specialized equine rescues equipped to handle and care for them over the past several years.

Salvation Wild Mustang SanctuarySWMSC, a 501c3 rescue organization since 2021 has teamed up with 501c3 RJF Equine in Meeker, Oklahoma, Stephanie Vohs in Kansas and Oklahoma foster homes to care for formerly wild mustangs and burros that were rounded up by the Bureau of Land Management and other government agencies and ended up in the auction and slaughter dealer networks due to failed “adoptions” through those agencies.

Once these animals are titled or legally sold through these government agencies, they have no federal protections and like their domestic equine counterparts, become private property that can be sold privately or at auctions. If the price the dealer has placed on these animals is not paid, they can and do sell for meat price and legally ship to Mexico or Canada for slaughter.

With the financial help of donors, adopters and caring individuals, SWMSC has saved or collaborated with individuals and other rescues to save over 500 wild, unhandled or partially trained mustangs and several burros from these dealer networks for safe placement with other equine rescues, wild horse sanctuaries, private adoptive

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homes or fosters that acclimate some of them to domestic life to help prepare them for future adoption.

Several rescued Salvation horses have also been part of community outreach efforts in two twelve week “Mustang Challenge” programs, in which youth and young adults worked with the horses under the mentorship of Jennie Rodden Sloan of RJF Equine the past two springs.

These partnerships not only resulted in successful adoptions by some of the participants, but also helped to prepare horses for future adoptions.

Additionally, SWMSC and RJF Equine have collaborated to rescue several special needs mustangs, including a former starvation case named Beauty, as well as senior mustangs and several pregnant mares out of the dealer networks in the past few years, a few of which have already foaled this spring.

Because the mission of SWMSC is to save, home or provide sanctuary for formerly wild horses and burros to live as wild on the property, SWMSC is in need of on-site volunteers to get involved with these worthwhile efforts and help care for the horses and burros at the Meeker, Oklahoma location.

The rescue also needs monthly sponsors to help care for the Salvation mustangs and burros, as well as donations for a barn, new fencing and to acquire more acreage for sale by neighbors.

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EQUINE VET COLUMN

FOALING – WHAT CAN GO WRONG?

By Humphrey Giacopuzzi Equine Hospital

You bred your mare almost a year ago, and have been waiting patiently. You have given her all her pre-foaling vaccinations, adjusted her diet, and prepared a warm, well bedded stall. Everything is just right, what can possibly go wrong? Well, most likely nothing. Mares foal uneventfully about 90% of the time, but when things go wrong, they go wrong quickly. So you need to prepare for that remote circumstance when things go awry.

To understand when a foaling is in trouble, you must first understand what defines a normal foaling (also called parturition). There are three stages to parturition. They are as follows: Stage 1 – This is the early stage of labor and frequently includes episodes of

pawing, laying down, looking at her flanks, sweating and general agitation.

She is trying to position the foal into the birth canal during this phase and it lasts about 1-4 hours. Stage one ends with the mare breaking her water as the foal enters the birth canal.

Stage 2 – This is “active labor”, starting when the water breaks and the foal is being delivered. First to appear at the vulva will be the translucent “whitegrey” amniotic membrane, under which will be the foal, coming front feet first followed closely by the head. This stage should last 10-20 minutes with steady progress made once the foal’s feet first appear.

Stage 3 – Expulsion of the fetal membrane

(the placenta).

The placenta should be passed within 3 hours. Normally, the foal’s front hooves are delivered first with one slightly in front of the other. There is a “rubbery” protective coating covering each hoof.

The nose and head should be present once the front legs are out to around the knees. The entire foal should be delivered within 10 minutes of the legs and head appearing.

During labor there should be signs of progression every 10 minutes or less.

Stage one often takes hours before stage two begins (water breaking), but once the second stage of labor begins, you should expect steady progress (i.e. amnion 4 feet 4 eg 4 head 4 delivery) every 10 minutes with the final delivery in about 15-20 minutes. If this progress is not being made, you should immediately call your veterinarian. Your vet would rather a phone call early then a dire situation later. The veterinarian should be called if any of the following occur: • The mare has a history of dystocia (difficult foaling) • The mare has been sick throughout her pregnancy • If, after 20 minutes of the amnion appearing, the foal has not been delivered, and/or the mare appears to be having difficulty • If it is not possible to see two front feet and muzzle at the vulva. This may indicate a positioning problem.

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muzzle/head is present • Nose/muzzle appears without the feet • If a bright red membrane appears instead of the white translucent amniotic membrane. Special notethis is the infamous “RED BAG” and is a true emergency as the foal’s oxygen supply is in jeopardy. You must open the red, velvety bag and deliver the foal immediately. Go online, check out photos, YouTube videos and be prepared for this rarity because you won’t have time to rehearse if it occurs at labor.

Basic Foaling Kit • Name and phone number of local veterinary surgeon on call • Flashlight • Halter and lead rope • Soap and disinfectant • Clean bucket • Towels • Tail wrap • Scissors • Twitch • Umbilical cord dip-chlorhexidine or iodine • Gloves • Lubricant • Baling twine • Plastic jug and feeding bottle • Prompt access to a trailer or truck (should complications arise and the mare or foal need to be taken to a hospital facility)

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• Any type of mare prolapse (uterus, placenta, etc) • If foal isn’t standing within 2 hours • If foal isn’t nursing within 3 hours • If placenta is retained longer than 3 hours

Most foaling is quick and easy but the mare owner or foaling attendant needs to be aware of the potential problems and be prepared to act, whether it’s but a phone call to the vet or quickly removing a distressed foal. Be ready by knowing what a normal foaling looks like and what to do when it is not normal.

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HOME PRICES LOOK TO BE STABLE OR KEEP GOING UP Written by Kathy Fissori

If you’re holding out for a crash that will bring home prices back down this year, spoiler alert: it’s not in the cards! Instead, experts say home prices are going to keep going up! Today’s market is very different than it was before the housing crash in 2008. Here’s a few reasons why: It’s Harder To Get a Loan It was much easier to get a home loan during the lead-up to the 2008 housing crisis than it is today. Back then, banks

had different lending standards, making it easy for just about anyone to qualify for a home loan or refinance an existing one.

Things are different today. Homebuyers face increasingly higher standards from mortgage companies.

Inventory is low Because there were too many homes for sale during the housing crisis (many of which were short sales and foreclosures), it caused home prices to fall dramatically.

But today, there’s an inventory shortage – not a surplus.

Data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and the Federal Reserve to show that today unsold inventory sits at a 3-months’ supply. That’s compared to the peak of a 10.4-month’s supply back in 2008. That means there’s nowhere near enough inventory on the market for home prices to come crashing down like they did back then:

Home equity isn’t the ATM is was before In the lead up to the housing crash, many homeowners were borrowing against the equity in their homes to finance new cars, boats, and vacations.

When prices started to fall, many of those homeowners found themselves underwater. Today, homeowners are a lot more cautious. Even though prices have skyrocketed in the past few years, homeowners aren’t tapping into their equity the way they did back then.

Black Knight reports that tappable

equity (the amount of equity available for homeowners to access before hitting a maximum 80% loan-to-value ratio, or LTV) has actually reached an all-time high. That means, as a whole, homeowners have more equity available than ever before. And that’s great.

Homeowners are in a much stronger position today than in the early 2000s.

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WORLD CLASS SHOW JUMPING IN OUR OWN BACKYARD Written by Amanda Diefenderfer, Park Director

Each season since its opening in 2015 the Paso Robles Horse Park (Paso Park) has progressed further towards its goal of being recognized as one of the top facilities to host the sport of show jumping. Its unique management structure brings the horse show production and the facility maintenance team together under one umbrella; this results in an experience for competitors and spectators that is unparalleled throughout the region.

In 2024 the Paso Park will host 12 total shows including four locally recognized schooling shows, four regionally rated B Shows, and four nationally rated Classic Shows. The Classics, held for two weeks in April and two weeks in November, attract the top show jumping competitors from throughout the western US. All shows are free for spectators and encourage the public to attend and experience this thrilling equestrian sport. Check

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www.pasorobleshorsepark.com for show dates and specific show schedules as they get closer.

What makes this facility standout from others is the way it has embraced and celebrated the unique experience found only in Paso Robles. “The Park began as a vision of Linda Starkman’s for equestrian enthusiasts and competitors.”

Park Director, Amanda Diefenderfer commented, “She has taken that vision and brought to life a facility that appeals

directly to the needs of show jumping competitors but also brings the top talent of the sport here to the Central Coast for the local community to watch and enjoy.”

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to attend a show and enjoy the excitement

of watching premier riders experience the Paso Robles lifestyle. The Paso Robles Horse Park is located off Hwy 46 East toAirport Roadat 3801 Hughes Parkway. Formore information visit www.pasorobleshorsepark.com.

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EQUINE EVENT CALENDAR April 6-7

April 13

ETI Corral 101 Horse Show Hansen Dam Weekend shows featuring a variety of English and Western classes for many levels of horses and riders. These are great entry level shows held in a fun, relaxing environment.

Contact: (818) 896-6514

Working Equitation Clinic Starts at 10AM - 11:30AM-12:00PM Lunch and Q & A Break Santa Rosa Valley Equestrian ParkSanta Rosa Valley Intro to the Obstacles $100/Rider All Levels Welcome-All Disciplines Welcome-Free to Adult Contact: (805) 657-8380

April 7 Schooling Combined Test Twin Rivers Ranch-Paso Robles Advanced-Ameba Closing date: March 25, 2024 Prize List Entry Form Contact: Connie@twinrivershorsepark.com Phone: 805.235.0397 April 11-14 International Event Twin Rivers Ranch -Paso Robles Contact: Connie@twinrivershorsepark.com Phone: 805.235.0397 April 13-14 IEL #5 Horse Show Hansen Dam Horse Park-Sylmar Middle and High School riders represent their schools in hunter/ jumper and dressage classes. The categories of classes are Novice, Freshman, Junior Varsity, and Varsity.

Series end awards are presented to high scoring student athletes and school teams.

Contact: (818) 896-6514 April 13-14 SYV CUTTING CLINIC Upper Arenas Santa Ynez Equestrian Center Contact: syveaoffice@gmail.com April 13 Easter Egg-Spectacular In-Hand Obstacles Noon-4PM Brass Oak Driving Society 6190 Burgandy Lane-Paso Robles Contact: Gloria Walter, Secretary 805/467-9204

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April 14 Trail, Ranch Riding, Ranch Rail and Halter.

One day show featuring ranch horse classes.

Divisions are Open, Amateur, Silver Amateur 50+, 18 & Under, Walk/Trot Open and Walk/Trot Short Stirrup 12 & Under. Fabulous prizes, fun patterns and a relaxing environment.

ETI Corral 37 Ranch show series runs April 14, June 9, Sept 8 and Oct 13 Conejo Creek Equestrian Park 1350 Avenida de las Flores, Thousand Oaks (805) 795-6493 April 14 Back in The Saddle Open Horse Show Knudson Training Stables, 3880 Union Rd, Paso Robles.

The San Luis Obispo County 4-H youth development program’s countywide 4-H Horse Project is organizing the annual Back in the Saddle Open Horse Show as a fundraiser for the program. All breeds of horses and all riders are welcome to enter. Proceeds will directly pay for 4-H shows, clinics, and awards, with a goal of reducing or eliminating clinic and show fees for the members of 4-H horse projects in SLO County.

For more information, call or text 805-674-5831

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April 20

Show Me The Money Horse Show Los Angeles Equestrian CenterBurbank Contact: 818-840-9063 info@thelaec.com

Gymkhana Featuring Single Stake, Poles I, Poles Keyhole, Speed Barrels, Barrels and a mystery event. Divisions are AAA, AA, A, FC, Walk/Trot and Leadline. Events change per month with six events total…Mystery and Barrels are run each month.

ETI Corral 37 2024 Gymkhana Series is the third Saturday of each month AprilOctober.

Conejo Creek Equestrian Park 1350 Avenida de las Flores, Thousand Oaks Contact: 805-795-6493

April 19-21 Gold Coast Horse Show Hunter/Jumper (No Western) Hansen Dam Horse Park-Sylmar These three-day shows offer a wide variety of classes for all levels of hunter/jumper riders. The shows are rated by USEF, USHJA Outreach, PCHA, and LAHJA. Exhibitors automatically earn points toward the Gold Coast Series Awards presented at the Gold Coast Gala during Gold Coast Finale. Visit our website: https:// goldcoasthorseshows.com/ or email us for more information: show@ goldcoasthorseshows.com.

Contact: (818) 896-6514 April 20, 2024-8AM Versatility Ranch Show Prepaid entries close: Saturday, April 13 6M Farm & Equestrian Center 1555 Illinois Way Nipomo, CA 93444 Please see Entry and Class list forms for more information. CCCAHA will be donating funds from this event to Jack’s Helping Hand. Jack’s Helping Hand is the parent organization that funds scholarships for the Little Riders (Therapeutic Riding) program offering therapeutic riding lessons for children who are medically fragile or have special needs. Lessons are held both in SLO and at the Imagination Park Equine Center in Nipomo. More info can be found at www.jackshelpinghand.org

April 21 VPA Sorting/Upper Level Arenas Santa Ynez Equestrian Center Contact: syveaoffice@gmail.com April 24 Chuy Chavez Clinic/Upper Arenas Santa Ynez Equestrian Center Contact: syveaoffice@gmail.com April 27-28- Rain Date SYV CUTTING CLINIC/Upper Arenas Santa Ynez Equestrian Center Contact: syveaoffice@gmail.com April 27-28 USEF L.A. SPRING DRESSAGE USEF • USDF # 342414 Level 2• CDS & LA Chapter Points Entries close April 15 Los Angeles Equestrian Center, Burbank, CA NOTE: Effective 12/1/2023 All horses must have a USEF Horse Identification or USEF Horse Registration.

In the past, only a USDF Horse ID was required but as of 12/1/2023, a USEF Horse Identification is also required Los Angeles Equestrian Center-Burbank Contact: Glenda McElroy (818) 841-3554 or glenda@glenroys.com

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May 11

May 18-19

May 18-19

IEL Horse Show (Rain) Hansen Dam Middle and High School riders represent their schools in hunter/ jumper and dressage classes. The categories of classes are Novice, Freshman, Junior Varsity, and Varsity.

Series end awards are presented to high scoring student athletes and school teams.

Contact: (818) 896-6514

Choose Your Test Brass Oak Driving Society 235 Cimarron Lane-Arroyo Grande Contact: Gloria Walter, Secretary 805/467-9204

Gold Coast Horse Show Western Hansen Dam Horse Park- Sylmar Welcome to a weekend of fun horse showing at a great facility. Our shows are approved by PCHA, CRHA, and feature some select AQHA classes.

Reining, Ranch Riding, Trail, Western Pleasure, and Horsemanship.

Contact: (818) 896-6514

Julie Cross-Western Dressage -intermediate course Varian Equestrian Center-Arroyo Grands Contact: (805) 664-1401

May 4-5 SLO-CDS Dressage Show Twin Rivers Ranch Contact: www.slocds.org/home or Connie@twinrivershorsepark.com Phone: 805.235.0397

May 17-19 Gold Coast Horse Show Hunter/Jumper Hansen Dam Horse Park- Sylmar These three-day shows offer a wide variety of classes for all levels of hunter/ jumper riders. The shows are rated by USEF, USHJA Outreach, PCHA, and LAHJA. Exhibitors automatic earn points toward the Gold Coast Series Awards presented at the Gold Coast Gala during Gold Coast Finale. https://goldcoasthorseshows.com show@goldcoasthorseshows.com Contact: (818) 896-6514

May 18-20 The CALNET Horse Show Los Angeles Equestrian Center – Burbank Contact: 818-840-9063 info@thelaec.com

May 18 Gymkhana Ffeaturing Single Stake, Poles I, Poles Keyhole, Speed Barrels, Barrels and a mystery event. Divisions are AAA, AA, A, FC, Walk/Trot and Leadline. Events change per month with six events total…Mystery and Barrels are run each month.

ETI Corral 37 2024 Gymkhana Series is the third Saturday of each month AprilOctober.

Conejo Creek Equestrian Park 1350 Avenida de las Flores, Thousand Oaks Contact: 805-795-6493

National and International Horse show events with full Cross Country Courses with water complexes, dressage and jumping arenas, river trail riding, 200 stalls for overnight stabling, 500 acres of enjoyable open space.

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April 11-14. International Event June 27-30. Young Event horse & Trials Sept 19-22- International Event

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EQUINE EVENT CALENDAR May 19

June 7-9

VPA CUTTING CLINIC Upper Arenas Santa Ynez Equestrian Center Contact: syveaoffice@gmail.com

Gold Coast Horse Show Hunter/Jumper Hansen Dam Horse Park- Sylmar These three-day shows offer a wide variety of classes for all levels of hunter/ jumper riders. The shows are rated by USEF, USHJA Outreach, PCHA, and LAHJA. Exhibitors automatically earn points Contact: (818) 896-6514

May 19-20 Sat. XC Schooling & Sun. Combined Test Twin Rivers Ranch-Paso Robles Contact: Connie@twinrivershorsepark.com Phone: 805.235.0397 June 1 - June 2 ETI Corral 101 Horse Show Hansen Dam Horse Park-Sylmar Weekend shows featuring a variety of English and Western classes for many levels of horses and riders. These are great entry level shows held in a fun, relaxing environment.

Contact: (818) 896-6514

June 8-9 Gold Coast Horse Show Western Hansen Dam Horse Park- Sylmar Welcome to a weekend of fun horse showing at a great facility. Our shows are approved by PCHA, CRHA, and feature some select AQHA classes.

Reining, Ranch Riding, Trail, Western Pleasure, and Horsemanship.

Contact: (818) 896-6514 June 9

June 1 The Hollywood Charity Horse Show The Los Angeles Equestrian Center – Burbank 10AM Experience the magic of the Hollywood Charity Horse Show, founded by William Shatner, where world-class equestrian talent meets heartwarming philanthropy to benefit children’s and veteran’s charities. Join us for an unforgettable evening of entertainment and generosity at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center, and help us support local and national causes that make a real difference.

Contact: Visit Hollywood Charity Horseshow website for ticketing and giving information.

ETI Corral 37 One day show featuring ranch horse classes. Trail, Ranch Riding, Ranch Rail and Halter.

Divisions are Open, Amateur, Silver Amateur 50+, 18 & Under, Walk/Trot Open and Walk/Trot Short Stirrup 12 & Under. Fabulous prizes, fun patterns and a relaxing environment.

ETI Corral 37 Ranch show series runs April 14, June 9, Sept 8 and Oct 13 Conejo Creek Equestrian Park 1350 Avenida de las Flores, Thousand Oaks Contact: 805-795-6493

June 15

June 22

Gymkhana featuring Single Stake, Poles I, Poles Keyhole, Speed Barrels, Barrels and a mystery event. Divisions are AAA, AA, A, FC, Walk/Trot and Leadline. Events change per month with six events total…Mystery and Barrels are run each month.

ETI Corral 37 2024 Gymkhana Series is the third Saturday of each month AprilOctober.

Conejo Creek Equestrian Park 1350 Avenida de las Flores, Thousand Oaks Contact: 805-795-6493

MEET & RIDE AN ARABIAN HORSE 10-AM-12NOON FREEEarl Warren Showgrounds - Santa Barbara See our ad on Page 10 for more details Contact: Meghan (805) 675-8380 or Nedra (805) 697-6107

June 16 VPA SORTING CLINIC Upper Arenas Santa Ynez Equestrian Center Contact: syveaoffice@gmail.com June 16 Pacific Dressage Show Hansen Dam Horse Park- Sylmar Contact: (818) 896-6514 June 19-22 Arabian Horse Show Region 2, 7AM-9PM Earl Warren Showgrounds-Santa Barbara Region 2 is one of 18 Regions that comprise the Arabian Horse Association. We were organized in 1976 as Region 2 under the International Arabian Horse Association (IAHA) which was created in 1950.

ADMISSION: FREE PARKING: FREE Contact: www.ahareg2.org

June 23 VPA RESERVED RAIN Upper Arenas Santa Ynez Equestrian Center Contact: syveaoffice@gmail.com June 27-30 Young Event Horse & Trails Twin Rivers Ranch -Paso Robles Contact: (805) 235-0397 June 28 - June 30 Summer Horse Trials Twin Rivers Ranch-Paso Robles Advanced, Intermediate, Preliminary, Modified, Training, Novice, Beg. Novice, Starter Omnibus Listing Message from USEF regarding Safe Sport and Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies Contact: Connie@twinrivershorsepark.com Phone: 805.235.0397 June 29-30 Basic First Aid and Advanced Rocking Star Equine First Aid Varian Equestrian Center-Arroyo Grande Contact: (805) 664-1401 July 3-6 and 10-14

June 1 SYV CUTTING CLINIC Upper Arenas Santa Ynez Equestrian Center Contact: syveaoffice@gmail.com

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Santa Barbara National Horse Show Earl Warren Showgrounds-Santa Barbara HOURS: 8am-9pm ADMISSION: FREE PARKING: FREE Contact: Lance Bennett (760)525-8933 Ranchovista@sbcglobal.net

CANINE EVENT CALENDAR April 20-21

April 21

Santa Barbara Flyers River View Park-Buellton Contact: Phone: (805) 708-3127

Wiggle Waggle Walk Brookside Park at the Rose Bowl 360 N Arroyo Blvd. – Pasadena Contact: give.pasadenahumane. org/event/wiggle-waggle-walk-andrun-2024/e511498

April 20-21 16th Annual Wine 4 Paws-Woods Humane Society Event is to raise funds for homeless pets at Woods Humane Society.

More than 75 local wine, cider, olive oil, dining, and other businesses will donate a portion of their proceeds from the weekend, including from online sales and special events, to support dogs and cats in need.

Contact: www.woodshumane.org

SPECIALIZING IN FUN FOR DOGS!

May 31-June 1

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2605 De La Vina Street (805) 843-7483

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