John Alcorn has been a part of the LHH staff since it’s first year. He is what LHH is about. Be sure to introduce yourself to John, he makes sure all our guests are happy and comfortable.
 
I don’t know if this is something you would be interested in for the blog but since June of this year I have been volunteering with a horse rescue here in San Diego county, The Horses Of Tir Na Nog  They have a website but can also be seen on Facebook if you have a second to look them up.

Mostly we rescue horses who have medical issues. However I was contacted to work with a “wild” horse they have. Her brand was cut out and she was abandoned in the desert east of here.  This group has volunteers who come out twice a month to scoop poop and brush and groom the horses but most of them are not horse people.

I saw what a great job these folks are doing and I felt compelled to help out. I was asked to give a talk to them about general horse handling and that turned into “Horsemanship 101” clinics every other Sunday. There is no riding involved.  Otherwise I mostly do remedial work with the horses helping to get them over issues like fear, won’t pick up feet, can’t be haltered etc.

It is great fun and a terrific learning experience for me teaching the basics to folks who are interested. It also keeps my edge sharp working on problems since my own horse is pretty well along.  Being involved with these folks is one way I can spread the word about PROPER care and handling of horses.  It also gives me a sense of satisfaction that I am GIVING BACK some of the time and effort people like Jon, Lester, Bob, Eitan and all the others folks I’ve met and known in horses have given me.

On another note, I spread the word to every poor soul who come in earshot about LHH. There are several people around here who I think will come up next year.

I look forward to seeing you all every year and do so again now.

Love to you all,

John Alcorn