The heartwarming story behind this episode really captures the spirit of the holiday season. In fact, it's become a tradition at EQUUS. If you don’t already have a holiday podcast tradition, this is one you might want to adopt. Enjoy!

𝑇ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑒𝑝𝑖𝑠𝑜𝑑𝑒 𝑜𝑓 "𝐵𝑎𝑟𝑛 𝑆𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑠" 𝑖𝑠 𝑏𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑡𝑜 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑏𝑦 USRider, 𝑡ℎ𝑒 ℎ𝑜𝑟𝑠𝑒 𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑦'𝑠 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑚𝑖𝑒𝑟 𝑟𝑜𝑎𝑑𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒 𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚. 𝐽𝑜𝑖𝑛 𝑛𝑜𝑤 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑝𝑒𝑎𝑐𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑑 𝑜𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑟𝑜𝑎𝑑—𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 ℎ𝑜𝑟𝑠𝑒.

There’s something profoundly centering—even meditative—about cleaning stalls that transcends the job at hand to provide peace after a stressful day. If you can relate, we think you will enjoy this episode of "Barn Stories."

This episode is brought to you by My New Horse, a place where those new to horse ownership or riding will find the resources and community they need at their stage of the equine journey.

For many young wannabe horse owners back in the day, tack catalogs were much more than a source for brushes and halters. They were a connection to a world for which they longed—a coping strategy and a "treasure trove of possibilities." If this story sounds familiar to you, you'll relate to this episode!

This episode of "Barn Stories" is brought to you by El Encanto Resort and its sister property, El Lugar Resort, in Costa Rica. Learn more at www.elencanto.cr

This episode may be short, but it's poignant and powerful. Listen as a longtime contributor and friend of EQUUS lays out the fundamental truths about loving horses and how their roles in our lives often change as we grow older.

If you’re tuning in, she’s talking about you!

This episode of 'Barn Stories' is brought to you by El Encanto Resort and its sister property, El Lugar Resort, in Costa Rica. Learn more at www.elencanto.cr

What's your favorite way to enjoy a gorgeous autumn afternoon? For many of us, there's only one answer to that question. Indeed, some of life's most transcendent moments are experienced from the back of a horse. If you can relate, this episode of "Barn Stories" is for you.

This episode of "Barn Stories" is brought to you by El Encanto Resort and its sister property, El Lugar Resort, in Costa Rica.

In this heartwarming episode we learn of a trainer's many trials as she prepares an ex-racehorse for the Retired Racehorse Project's Thoroughbred Makeover. How will this "difficult" but eager-to-please prospect perform in his "big reveal" event? Listen to find out!

This episode of "Barn Stories" is brought to you by Horse Week, a week-long online film festival dedicated to horses.

If you've ever had your own "heart horse," you'll understand the need to share stories like this one, to keep special memories of our beloved horses alive. Even if you've never been so fortunate, "Old Soldier" is an unforgettable story about an unforgettable horse whose bond with his owner was undeniable. Give it a listen!

This episode of Barn Stories is brought to you by HorseWeek and the USRider Roadside Assistance motor plan.

What happens when a guy develops a passion for horses late in life--and brings his daughter and grandchildren along for the ride? Get ready for a bittersweet twist on the classic "patient horse dad" story.

This episode of Barn Stories is brought to you by El Lugar Resort. Learn more at www.elencanto.cr .

Loose horses: that's a sight sure to trigger panic, especially if a dog is involved! But sometimes "it takes a village" to set things right, as you'll learn in this episode.

This episode of "Barn Stories" is brought you by Sentinel Horse Feed, guardian of equine health. To learn more, visit: https://bit.ly/Sentinel_ProductFinder.

Did your love of horses start in the pages of a book? This episode will resonate with anyone who grew up reading the equine literary classics—books like "Misty of Chincoteague," "The Black Stallion" and "My Friend Flicka." Listen to revisit that poignant experience with us!

This episode of "Barn Stories" is brought to you by Sentinel Feed, guardian of equine health. To learn more, visit: https://bit.ly/Sentinel_FindTheirFeed