Equus Barn Stories

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...

28 Jun 20237min

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 y...

7 Jun 202311min

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. Tu...

3 Mai 20236min

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 learne...

4 Apr 20236min

How much can a horse change? How about a person's opinion of that horse? In this episode, a woman makes a misguided assumption about a particular horse based on his breed and behavior during their fir...

16 Nov 202214min

Sometimes when horse people travel, they have to pack some emotional baggage. In this episode of "Barn Stories," we hear how hard it can be to leave one's horses behind--but also how rewarding.This ep...

2 Nov 202213min

When you lose a special horse, it can take years to connect with another. How long, then, can it take when you lose two special horses? Tune in to find out.This episode of "Barn Stories" is brought to...

19 Okt 202213min

The long, quiet hours waiting for a colic to resolve provide an opportunity for thoughtful reflection. In this episode of "Barn Stories," an owner uses that time to truly appreciate the family horse. ...

5 Okt 202211min