Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated. In Barn Banter episode 44, hosts Susan Friedland and Horse Illustrated Editor In Chief Holly Caccamise celebrate the magazine’s 50th anniversary by chatting with former Horse Illustrated editor, Liz Moyer, about her 20 years with the magazine.
During the episode’s banter, Susan and Holly discuss Holly’s ride in the Goodyear Blimp on Kentucky Derby Weekend and Horse Illustrated‘s big success at the 2026 American Horse Publication Equine Media Awards.
To end the episode, Susan and Holly chat with Marleen Bosch Hopkins, director of resources at Mountain Valley Horse Rescue, about Barbie and Buggs, this month’s ASPCA Right Horse adoptable horses.
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Liz Moyer, Former Horse Illustrated Editor
Barn Banter episode 44 guest, Liz Moyer. Photo by Rachel Milewski
Liz Moyer spent 20 years with the Horse Illustrated team as an editor, working up from Associate Editor to becoming Horse Illustrated‘s Editor in Chief for 13 years. After her two decades of dedication to the publication, Liz joined the United States Pony Club team as the Fundraising & Marketing Coordinator, a role she has held since 2019.
Adoptable Horse of the Months, Barbie and Buggs
Both Barbie and Buggs came to Mountain Valley Horse Rescue in Colorado a year ago as part of a law enforcement seizure case, and are the final two from the original group of six yet to find their forever homes.
Barbie
Barbie. Photo courtesy Mountain Valley Horse Rescue
Barbie is a cute gray mare who likes to just make a quick check to see who is in charge, and loves clear expectations and direction. Being restarted under saddle, this loving mare is looking for a partner to build a bond with and get out to do some exploring. Are you looking for a tune up project who thanks you for every training session? Barbie is your gal.
Buggs
Buggs. Photo courtesy Mountain Valley Horse Rescue
Buggs is in her late teens and must have some Tennessee Walking Horse in her. She is in overall good health, but can no longer be ridden due to hind end issues. She is a sweet mare, loves grooming and to be doted on. She is gentle on the ground, great with her feet and would make a wonderful pasture pet and companion horse.
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