Equus Barn Stories

Once upon a time a young woman, her horse and her dog journeyed across the country without even a cell phone or a GPS to guide them. What they experienced was truly inspiring and sure to resonate with anyone who's spent time in the saddle.

Listen to part of their amazing story, excerpted from a book called “Distant Skies: An American Journey on Horseback,” by Melissa Chapman.

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Have you ever had an "interim" horse? They're the ones we know for only a few days but that end up playing pivotal roles in our equestrian lives. In this episode of "Barn Stories," we remember these horses with fondness. 

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What breathtaking sight can absolutely terrify horses? Tune in to find out!

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Mary Kitzmiller and Coach Jenn chat with auditor Mo about getting the most from limited ride time, Christi Rains talks about the new Cowboy Dressage Liberty Class and the trainer tip deals with hard mouthed horses. Listener questions include stuck shoulders, neck reining, and teaching to tie. Classic Re-visit.

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3381  – Show Notes and Links:

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• Hosts: Mary Kitzmiller and Glenn the Geek and produced by Coach Jenn. (See host bios.)
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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."

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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.