Horse People

November 2015 - Jim & Diane Carter

Written by Kim F. Miller

Sunday, 01 November 2015 05:14

horse people

American Horse Products owners serve equestrians and promote their interests in mainstream San Juan Capistrano life.

by Kim F. Miller

There is no hitching post in front of American Horse Products tack and feed store in San Juan Capistrano. Yet the friendly vibe and outgoing attitude of its owners, Jim and Diane Carter, suggests there should be. Located next to paint and hardware outlets in a busy shopping complex, American Horse Products is a gathering spot for equine enthusiasts in the heart of San Juan Capistrano.

November 2015 - Michael Williamson

Written by Kim F. Miller

Sunday, 01 November 2015 05:08

horse people

Modest Northern California rider is an emerging athlete, indeed.

by Kim F. Miller

There’s only one problem being Michael Williamson’s trainer: It’s sometimes hard to keep him on the day’s lesson plan.

The 15-year-old is a student of the sport. He often analyzes top show jumpers’ performances online, then comes to the barn the next day seeking to emulate what they do, explains his trainer Patty Ball. “Sometimes I’ll be trying to get my point across and he’ll say, ‘Well, I was watching (German Olympic champion) Marcus Ehning last night and I’m trying to do what he does.”