Equus Barn Stories

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.

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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.

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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!

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A good trail horse will respond promptly to your cues. But what happens if your trusty partner balks when asked to go in a certain direction? As we learn in this episode of "Barn Stories," trust works both ways!

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Is beauty really in the eye of the beholder? What about equine beauty? The author of the story that inspired this episode invites us to think about this in terms of horses we've known and loved.

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Some gifts come at a price! In the story that inspired this episode, the author is given the perfect horse, snatching away her lifelong dream of shopping for that perfect horse. Is there a lesson here? Tune in to find out.

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Awakened by a racket in the middle of the night, a horse owner discovers a horrifying scene in her barn. What happens next is a story well worth a listen.

This episode of 'Barn Stories' is brought to you by Sentinel Horse Nutrition, guardian of equine health: https://bit.ly/Sentinel-Find-Your-Feed

We’ve featured many essays about saying goodbye to a beloved horse, but ... a favorite pair of chaps? Maybe a special piece of tack or riding apparel has become a "keeper of memories" for you, too. Tune in to hear more.

Have you ever had a disappointing riding lesson? In this month's essay, the author reflects on a particularly awful session while driving home from the barn. Are there larger life lessons to be learned here? We think so! Tune in and be inspired to approach change--both in and out of the saddle--more productively.