
Barn Banter – Episode 17
March 12, 2024
Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated. In Barn Banter episode 17, hosts Susan Friedland and Horse Illustrated Editor In Chief Holly Caccamise discuss recent lamenesses and upcoming travel. Then, they chat with equine nutritionist Rachel Mottet, Ph.D. Finally, they talk with Kristine Dvonch of Horses’ Haven about...

Barn Banter – Episode 16
February 20, 2024
Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated. In Barn Banter episode 16, hosts Susan Friedland and Raquel Lynn discuss saddle fitting and an important announcement from Raquel. Then, they chat with Ifa Simmonds, a certified fitness performance coach for equestrians and creator of The Equestrian Fitness Academy (EFA)....

Barn Banter – Episode 15
January 16, 2024
Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated. In Barn Banter episode 15, hosts Susan Friedland and Raquel Lynn discuss Raquel’s return to the saddle after baby and their 2024 goals, then chat with Paige Billek, DVM, a polo player and veterinarian whose practice, Integrative Equine Performance Medicine, specializes...

Barn Banter – Episode 14 from title sponsor Straight Arrow Products
December 12, 2023
Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated. In Barn Banter episode 14, hosts Susan Friedland and Horse Illustrated Editor In Chief Holly Caccamise discuss the perils of winter with horses—whether in stall-bound Southern California or snowy Illinois. Next, they chat with Christine Olsen, an author and blind horse...

Barn Banter – Episode 13 from title sponsor Straight Arrow Products
November 7, 2023
Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated. In Barn Banter episode 13, hosts Susan Friedland and Horse Illustrated Editor In Chief Holly Caccamise chat with Adrienne Brandes, an equestrian who has channeled her love for entertaining into a cookbook and cooking show. Then, they talk with Ava, an...

Barn Banter – Episode 12 from title sponsor Straight Arrow Products
October 17, 2023
Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated. In Barn Banter episode 12, hosts Susan Friedland and Raquel Lynn chat with Raymond White Jr., co-author of The Jockey & Her Horse, Inspired by the True Story of the First Black Female Jockey, Cheryl White. Then, they talk with Abriana Johnson,...

Barn Banter – Episode 11 from title sponsor Straight Arrow Products
September 14, 2023
Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated. In Barn Banter episode 11, hosts Susan Friedland and Raquel Lynn chat with Allie Baier, a physical therapist for equestrians, and Lindsay Hunter, an equestrian interior designer. Finally, they take a closer look at Draco, September’s Adoptable Horse of the Month. Click...

Barn Banter – Episode 10 from title sponsor Straight Arrow Products
August 15, 2023
Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated. In Barn Banter episode 10, hosts Susan Friedland and Raquel Lynn chat with Lauren Reischer, equestrian coach at Special Olympics New York. Next, they catch up with Victoria Nodiff-Netanel, the founder of Mini Therapy Horses. Finally, they take a closer look at...

Barn Banter – Episode 7 from title sponsor Straight Arrow Products
May 16, 2023
In the Horse Illustrated podcast Barn Banter episode 7, hosts Susan Friedland and Raquel Lynn chat with author Sarah Hickner about Thoroughbreds and Jessica Andrews, the creator of Eques Pante—a line of underwear made specifically for equestrians. Click to listen on mobile. Listen now to meet Sarah and Jessica. Plus, hear from...

Barn Banter – Episode 6 from title sponsor Straight Arrow Products
April 18, 2023
In the Horse Illustrated podcast Barn Banter episode 6, hosts Susan Friedland and Raquel Lynn chat with guests Jochen Schleese about the important topic of saddle fit and Jec Ballou about empowering riders to help their horses use their bodies comfortably and confidently. Click to listen on mobile. Listen now to meet...