Confidence displayed by both horse and rider make for a safe jaunt in the country. Anza Valley Outlook/Diane Sieker photo
Horses, ponies, donkeys and mules are an important part of life in the Anza Valley for many residents. Equestrians enjoy riding and participating in horse sports. Not only is horse ownership becoming more popular, it is also becoming more dangerous.“It used to be that just going out your driveway was all it took, you were on your way to a nice ride. You had access through your neighbor’s property, so had permission to cross their land,” Sandra Pauley said.That tradition, however, is changing. Anza is growing and more new residents mean more fences and new neighbors not familiar with horses. Horseback riding today can be increasingly hazardous. Many new Anzans may not be aware of how to travel safely around horses and their riders. Many studies have identified horseback riding
