Echoes of Hoofbeats | Barn Stories Ep. 46

Ever wonder what that autumn ride through the woods is like for your horse? In this episode, the author dismounts to walk alongside her horse and describes a whole new experience from the ground level...

18 Elo 5min

If you've ever wondered about the magic of backstretch life, you're in for a treat. In this episode, a woman reflects on her experience growing up "behind the scenes" at a racetrack, keenly attuned to...

10 Heinä 9min

We humans spend a lot of time perfecting our stewardship of horses. But we could learn a lot from the way horses care for others within their own circles.This episode is brought to you by My New Horse...

16 Kesä 7min

Ever had a handful of a horse, one you just couldn't do anything with? That just about describes a Thoroughbred named Smoke. The star of this episode, he is what some might call a "bad actor." But thi...

28 Touko 10min

This story may be mostly about a dog, but horses figure in it, too. For a certain rambunctious, goofy canine — a neighborhood troublemaker named Dru — there are endless joys in life that just have to ...

30 Huhti 7min

In this "Best of Barn Stories" episode, riding across a lonely desert landscape becomes much more as the author of this essay explores her childhood fantasy and the moment it's on the verge of becomin...

27 Maalis 8min

In this "Best of Barn Stories" episode, we meet a little orange mare with attitude—the type of horse many of us would never imagine owning. Then comes the freak injury. What unfolds next is a story of...

3 Helmi 9min

Some holiday stories are just so heartwarming that they become a tradition at EQUUS. This episode is one of those. Set at the racetrack, it features a claiming horse with heart, a plucky jockey and a ...

4 Joulu 202514min