Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated. In Barn Banter episode 33, hosts Susan Friedland and Horse Illustrated Editor In Chief Holly Caccamise chat with Sarah Boudreau, a writer, artist, and Chincoteague Pony enthusiast.
To end the episode, Holly chats with the Hooved Animal Humane Society about William, this month’s ASPCA Right Horse adoptable horse.
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Sarah Boudreau is a writer, artist, and Chincoteague Pony historian. She manages the Chincoteague Pony History project, which she calls a passion of love. Through this project, she endeavors to tell the story of the Chincoteague Pony breed. She also creates and sells art through her business, Chincoteague Pony Art. Her new book, Before Misty: Early Chincoteague Pony History, is now available.
As of 2025, William is 19 years old and has returned to Hooved Animal Humane Society in Woodstock, Ill., where he was born all those years ago. He is a beautiful bay Saddlebred cross gelding with a rich past as a competitive endurance horse. After some time as a pasture pal, we’ve discovered that with regular care, William is light-riding, sound, and ready to work!
Under saddle, William is incredibly attentive and eager to please, always looking to his handler for guidance and confidence. He thrives in environments where his handler is calm and consistent and quickly builds trust with those who give him clear direction. William is a versatile horse, comfortable living in either a pasture setting or a stall with a run-out, but most of all, he would love to have a gelding friend to enjoy companionship with. He does well with both the vet and farrier and is a reliable and loving partner.
Are you looking for an affectionate, hard-working, and loyal horse? William is ready to share his heart and talents with the right person and create many wonderful memories together.
Learn more about William here.
In addition to Barn Banter episode 33, you can check out all previous episodes of Horse Illustrated’s podcasts here.
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