Barn Banter by Horse Illustrated

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Co-hosts Raquel Lynn and Susan Friedland bring together their western aesthetic and English style as they interview new guests each month and dive into every nook and cranny of the equestrian world.

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    • May 6, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 54m AVG DURATION
    • 31 EPISODES


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    Ep31-Two-time Road to the Horse winner Tik Maynard

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 50:40


    Co-hosts Susan Friedland and Horse Illustrated Editor in Chief Holly Caccamise talk to Tik Maynard, who recently won Road to the Horse for the second year in a row! This month's adoptable horse is a sweet bay Thoroughbred gelding named Nash who is looking for a companion home. For special subscription rates on Horse Illustrated and Young Rider magazines just for podcast listeners, click here.

    Ep30-What's new for riders of a certain age? With Fran Severn

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 65:51


    Co-hosts Susan Friedland and Horse Illustrated Editor in Chief Holly Caccamise talk to Fran Severn, author of Riders of a Certain Age and the newly released Book of Barn Hacks. Next up is a chat with Sara Goldsmith, LCSW, a therapist that helps young athletes manage anxiety, build confidence, and reach their full potential. This month's adoptable horse is a senior Mini mare named Wilma who is looking for a loving home to live out her golden years. For special subscription rates on Horse Illustrated and Young Rider magazines just for podcast listeners, click here.

    Ep29-Talking horse training conundrums with Julie Goodnight

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 74:43


    Co-hosts Susan Friedland and Horse Illustrated Editor in Chief Holly Caccamise talk to beloved trainer and clinician Julie Goodnight. Next up is a chat with Stoney Stamper, national sales director for family-owned Hart Trailers. This month's adoptable horse is 17-year-old Arabian mare Ariana, located in Ojai, Calif. For special subscription rates on Horse Illustrated and Young Rider magazines just for podcast listeners, click here.

    Ep28-Dressage is for everyone with Amelia Newcomb

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 65:38


    Co-hosts Susan Friedland and Horse Illustrated Editor in Chief Holly Caccamise talk to Grand Prix dressage rider and virtual coach Amelia Newcomb. Next up is a chat with Mary Campbell, founder and owner of Mare Modern Goods. This month's adoptable horse is Kate, an adorable 17-year-old sorrel Quarter Horse mare who has been doing well under saddle. For special subscription rates on Horse Illustrated and Young Rider magazines just for podcast listeners, click here.

    Ep27-Captivating stories with Monty Roberts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 49:16


    Co-hosts Susan Friedland and Horse Illustrated Editor in Chief Holly Caccamise talk to legendary "Join-Up" trainer, author, and teacher Monty Roberts. This month's adoptable horse is Graycie, a gray Arabian mare currently showing in hunter/jumper and barrel racing, who is ready to go in any direction with her forever home. For special subscription rates on Horse Illustrated and Young Rider magazines just for podcast listeners, click here.

    Ep26-Gift giving ideas and goal setting for the New Year with guest Cathy Woods

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 65:21


    Co-hosts Susan Friedland and Horse Illustrated Editor in Chief Holly Caccamise talk to Cathy Woods, author of Yoga For Riders, about out-of-the-box gift ideas and goal setting for the coming year. Next, they chat with Michelle Murch, equine and farm program manager for the New Hampshire SPCA, about adoptable horse Tilly, a beautiful palomino Quarter Horse mare. For special subscription rates on Horse Illustrated and Young Rider magazines just for podcast listeners, click here.

    Ep25-Fergus cartoonist Jean Abernethy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2024 59:38


    Co-hosts Susan Friedland and Horse Illustrated Editor in Chief Holly Caccamise talk to Jean Abernethy, the illustrator behind Fergus the Horse. Next, they chat with Kristine Dvonch, executive director of Horses' Haven in Howell, Mich., about three of their adoptable horses traveling to Equine Affaire Massachusetts this month. For special subscription rates on Horse Illustrated and Young Rider magazines just for podcast listeners, click here.

    Ep24-Learn about liberty with Elizabeth James

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 51:12


    Co-hosts Susan Friedland and Horse Illustrated Editor in Chief Holly Caccamise talk to International Liberty Horse Association CEO and co-founder Elizabeth James. Next, they chat with Rachel Navarro, equine intake coordinator at Nevins Farm outside of Boston, Mass. Rachel tells us about this month's ASPCA Right Horse adoptable horses of the month, Muffin and Buggsy, a pair of pony mares that can be rehomed together. For special subscription rates on Horse Illustrated and Young Rider magazines just for podcast listeners, click here.

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    Ep23-Paralympic rider Sydney Collier tells her inspiring story

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 50:17


    Co-hosts Susan Friedland and Horse Illustrated Editor in Chief Holly Caccamise talk to Paralympian Sydney Collier and writer Heather Wallace, co-authors of Beyond Expectations. Don't miss their meet-and-greet and book signing at Equine Affaire Massachusetts (Nov. 7-10)! Our ASPCA Right Horse adoptable horse of the month is 6-year-old OTTB gelding A Lot of Heat, who is injury-free and ready to learn just about any new discipline. For special subscription rates on Horse Illustrated and Young Rider magazines just for podcast listeners, click here.

    Ep22-Detroit Horse Power brings the equine experience to city kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 48:30


    Co-hosts Susan Friedland and Horse Illustrated Editor in Chief Holly Caccamise dive into the amazing story behind Detroit Horse Power with Ciara Ginyard. Next, they discuss the ASPCA Right Horse adoptable horses of the month Swiss and Feta, two lovable senior horses located at the Susquehanna SPCA in Cooperstown N.Y. For special subscription rates on Horse Illustrated and Young Rider magazines just for podcast listeners, click here.

    Ep21-BreyerFest! The amazing rescue & adoption story of 2024 Celebration Horse Athenian Lady

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 61:27


    Co-hosts Susan Friedland and Horse Illustrated Editor in Chief Holly Caccamise dive into the amazing rescue and adoption story of 2024 BreyerFest Celebration Horse Athenian Lady with her owner, Amanda Delgado. Next, they discuss the ASPCA Right Horse adoptable horse of the month Takoda, a lovable 23-year-old Quarter Horse cross who is blind in both eyes and needs just the right special home. For special subscription rates on Horse Illustrated and Young Rider magazines just for podcast listeners, click here.

    Ep20-Catching up with equestrian business owner and new mom Raquel Lynn

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 47:46


    Co-hosts Susan Friedland and Horse Illustrated Editor in Chief Holly Caccamise catch up with former Barn Banter co-host and new mom Raquel Lynn. Next, they discuss the ASPCA Right Horse adoptable horse of the month and two-time winner of the Maryland Million, Admiral's War Chest. For special subscription rates on Horse Illustrated and Young Rider magazines just for podcast listeners, click here.

    Ep19-Overcome fear and get back in the saddle

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 44:46


    Co-hosts Susan Friedland and Horse Illustrated Editor in Chief Holly Caccamise chat with Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) clinical practitioner Sarah Louise Lilley about getting back in the saddle after fear takes over. Next, they discuss Horse Adoption Month and feature the ASPCA Right Horse adoptable horse of the month—a big, beautiful gray Thoroughbred named Brandon's Smile—with Bonnie McRae, director of After the Races in Elkton, Md. Special thanks to our title sponsor, Straight Arrow Products, and sponsor Adequan. For special subscription rates on Horse Illustrated and Young Rider magazines just for podcast listeners, click here.

    Ep18-Tölting in New Zealand, everything FOALS, and Equine Affaire

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 58:46


    Co-hosts Susan Friedland and Horse Illustrated Editor in Chief Holly Caccamise discuss Holly's recent ride on an Icelandic Horse in New Zealand, then chat everything FOALS with Natalie Keller Reinert, author of Foaling Season and many other books. Finally, hear about the ASPCA Right Horse adoption barn at Equine Affaire Ohio, taking place April 11-14. We profile three of the horses that will be available to meet! Special thanks to our title sponsor, Straight Arrow Products. For special subscription rates on Horse Illustrated and Young Rider magazines just for podcast listeners, click here.

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    Ep17-Your burning equine nutrition questions answered

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 53:08


    Co-hosts Susan Friedland and Horse Illustrated Editor in Chief Holly Caccamise discuss recent lamenesses and upcoming travel, then chat with equine nutritionist Rachel Mottet, Ph.D. Finally, hear about the ASPCA Right Horse adoptable horse of the month, Trooper.  Special thanks to our title sponsor, Straight Arrow Products. For special subscription rates on Horse Illustrated and Young Rider magazines just for podcast listeners, click here.

    Ep16-Meet certified fitness performance coach Ifa Simmonds

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 50:56


    Co-hosts Raquel Lynn and Susan Friedland talk to Ifa Simmonds, a certified fitness performance coach for equestrians with over a decade of experience and creator of The Equestrian Fitness Academy . Plus, hear about the ASPCA Right Horse adoptable horse of the month, Steele City Dude. Special thanks to our title sponsor, Straight Arrow Products. For special subscription rates on Horse Illustrated and Young Rider magazines just for podcast listeners, click here.

    Ep15-New year, new goals: Is your horse feeling good?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 64:45


    Co-hosts Raquel Lynn and Susan Friedland talk to Paige Billek, DVM, whose equine practice focuses on preventative and sports medicine. Plus, hear about the ASPCA Right Horse adoptable horse of the month, a calm, 6-year-old American Saddlebred gelding suitable for any discipline named SH Admiral Blacklaw. Special thanks to our title sponsor, Straight Arrow Products. For special subscription rates on Horse Illustrated and Young Rider magazines just for podcast listeners, click here.

    Ep14-The good and bad of wintering with horses, plus blind horse advocate Christine Olsen

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 44:00


    Co-hosts Susan Friedland and Horse Illustrated Editor in Chief Holly Caccamise discuss the nitty and the gritty of wintering with horses in Illinois and California, then chat with blind horse advocate Christine Olsen. Finally, hear about the ASPCA Right Horse adoptable horse of the month, Fabio.  Special thanks to our title sponsor, Straight Arrow Products. For special subscription rates on Horse Illustrated and Young Rider magazines just for podcast listeners, click here.

    Ep13-Even horse lovers can cook a Thanksgiving meal! And other thankful topics.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 53:55


    Co-hosts Susan Friedland and Horse Illustrated Editor in Chief Holly Caccamise talk to Adrienne Brandes, an equestrian who loves entertaining, wrote a cookbook, and hosts a YouTube show. Next up is Ava, who shares her ASPCA Right Horse adoption story, a real reason to be thankful.  Special thanks to our title sponsor, Straight Arrow Products. For special subscription rates on Horse Illustrated and Young Rider magazines just for podcast listeners, click here.

    Ep12-The story of the first Black female jockey

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 49:07


    Co-hosts Raquel Lynn and Susan Friedland talk to Raymond White Jr., co-author of The Jockey & Her Horse, a true story about his sister Cheryl White, the first Black female jockey. They also talk to Abriana Johnson, author of the Cowgirl Camryn series, who helped bring the book across the finish line. Plus, hear about the ASPCA Right Horse adoptable horse of the month, Chappy. Special thanks to our title sponsor, Straight Arrow Products. For special subscription rates on Horse Illustrated and Young Rider magazines just for podcast listeners, click here.

    Ep11-Equestrian physical therapy and interior design

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 54:28


    Co-hosts Raquel Lynn and Susan Friedland talk to Allie Baier, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of EquiPT, and Lyndsay Hunter of Hunter Design equestrian-inspired interior design firm. Plus, hear about the ASPCA Right Horse adoptable horse of the month, Draco. Special thanks to our title sponsor, Straight Arrow Products. For special subscription rates on Horse Illustrated and Young Rider magazines just for podcast listeners, click here.

    Ep10-Meet the Special Olympics NY equestrian coach, plus the founder of Mini Therapy Horses

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 58:00


    Co-hosts Raquel Lynn and Susan Friedland talk to Lauren Reischer, head equestrian coach at Special Olympics New York, and Victoria Nodiff-Netanel, founder of Mini Therapy Horses. Plus, hear about the ASPCA Right Horse adoptable horse of the month, Charlie Brown, who is the 500th horse impacted by the ASPCA Equine Transition and Adoption Center. Special thanks to our title sponsor, Straight Arrow Products. For special subscription rates on Horse Illustrated and Young Rider magazines just for podcast listeners, click here.

    Episode 9: BreyerFest and Chincoteague Pony Swim

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 50:37


    Co-hosts Raquel Lynn and Susan Friedland talk to Stephanie Macejko, Breyer's VP of Marketing and Product Development, and Amanda Geci, VP of the International Chincoteague Pony Association. Plus, hear about the ASPCA Right Horse adoptable horse of the month, Miss Madeline. Special thanks to our title sponsor, Straight Arrow Products.

    Episode 8: Equestrian consignment and Breyer mania

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 49:49


    Co-hosts Raquel Lynn and Susan Friedland talk to equestrian consignment business owner Taylor Hall and Breyer collector Elizabeth Orris. Plus, hear about the ASPCA Right Horse adoptable horse of the month, Atlas. Special thanks to our title sponsor, Straight Arrow Products.

    Episode 7: Thoroughbred Makeover and Adopt a Horse Month

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 45:57


    Co-hosts Raquel Lynn and Susan Friedland talk to author and Thoroughbred aficionado Sarah Hickner and Eques Pante creator Jessica Andrews. Plus, hear about the ASPCA Right Horse adoptable horses of the month for this special Horse Adoption Month episode. Special thanks to our title sponsor, Straight Arrow Products.

    Episode 6: Does your saddle fit?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 62:48


    Co-hosts Raquel Lynn and Susan Friedland talk to Certified Master Saddler and Saddle Ergonomist Jochen Schleese and author and dressage trainer Jec Ballou. Plus, hear about the ASPCA Right Horse adoptable horse of the month, Lauren. Special thanks to our title sponsor, Straight Arrow Products.

    Episode 5: Chat with New York Times reporter, horse girl and author Sarah Maslin Nir

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 48:23


    Co-hosts Raquel Lynn and Susan Friedland talk to New York Times staff reporter Sarah Maslin Nir about her just-released book, "The Flying Horse."  Next, they chat with equine bodyworker and Mini Horse enthusiast Jenny Zonghetti. Plus, hear about the ASPCA Right Horse adoptable horse of the month, Armani. Special thanks to our title sponsor, Straight Arrow Products.

    Episode 4: Meet a freelance writer and equine entrepreneur

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 48:55


    Co-hosts Raquel Lynn and Susan Friedland chat with freelance writer Hope Ellis-Ashburn and Leah Kaufmann, founder of Dapplebay. Plus, hear about our ASPCA Right Horse adoptable horse of the month, Miss Jane. Special thanks to our title sponsor, Straight Arrow Products.

    Episode 3: Goal Setting and Nutrition for the New Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 46:57


    Co-hosts Raquel Lynn and Susan Friedland chat with Taryn Young and Natalie Gavi. Plus, hear about our ASPCA Right Horse adoptable horse of the month, I'm a Designer. Special thanks to our title sponsor, Straight Arrow Products.

    Episode 2: Meet an author and small business owner

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 65:43


    Co-hosts Raquel Lynn and Susan Friedland chat with author Courtney Maum and small business owner Rebecca Yuhasz Smith of Rebecca Ray Designs. Plus, hear about our ASPCA Right Horse adoptable horse of the month, Nomad. Special thanks to our title sponsor, Straight Arrow Products.

    Episode 1: Meet our co-hosts plus a small business owner and equine photographer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 58:52


    In podcast episode 1 of Barn Banter by Horse Illustrated, sponsored by Straight Arrow Products, co-hosts Raquel Lynn and Susan Friedland chat with business owner Amy Ellison and equine photographer Shelley Paulson. Listen now to meet Amy and Shelley. Plus, hear about our ASPCA Right Horse adoptable horse of the month, Faith, offered MSPCA at Nevins Farm in Methuen, Mass.

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