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March 12, 2024

Barn Banter – Episode 17 from title sponsor Straight Arrow Products

Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated! In our 17th episode, hosts Susan Friedland and editor in chief Holly Caccamise chat with Dr. Rachel Mottet, an equine nutritionist. Finally, hear about ASPCA Right Horse adoptable horse of the month, Trooper.

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February 20, 2024

Barn Banter – Episode 16 from title sponsor Straight Arrow Products

Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated! In our 16th episode, hosts Susan Friedland and Raquel Lynn chat with Ifa Simmonds, a certified fitness performance coach for equestrians. Finally, hear about ASPCA Right Horse adoptable horse of the month, Steel City Dude.

 

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January 16, 2024

Barn Banter – Episode 15 from title sponsor Straight Arrow Products

Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated! In our 15th episode, hosts Susan Friedland and Raquel Lynn chat with polo-playing veterinarian Paige Billek, DVM. Finally, hear about ASPCA Right Horse adoptable horse of the month, SH Admiral Blacklaw.

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December 12, 2023

Barn Banter – Episode 14 from title sponsor Straight Arrow Products

Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated! In our 14th episode, hosts Susan Friedland and Holly Caccamise discuss the tribulations of wintering with horses, whether you live in the snowy midwest or rainy Southern California. Next, they chat with blind horse advocate Christine Olsen. Finally, hear about ASPCA Right Horse adoptable horse of the month, Fabio.

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November 07, 2023

Barn Banter – Episode 13 from title sponsor Straight Arrow Products

Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated! In our 13th episode, hosts Susan Friedland and 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 11-year-old with a special ASPCA Right Horse success story.

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October 17, 2023

Barn Banter – Episode 12 from title sponsor Straight Arrow Products

Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated! In our 12th episode, 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, who helped bring the book across the finish line. Plus, hear about our ASPCA Right Horse adoptable horse of the month, Chappy.

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September 14, 2023

Barn Banter – Episode 11 from title sponsor Straight Arrow Products

Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated! In our 11th episode, hosts Susan Friedland and Raquel Lynn chat with equestrian physical therapist Allie Baier and equestrian interior designer Lindsay Hunter. Plus, hear about our ASPCA Right Horse adoptable horse of the month, Draco.

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August 15, 2023

Barn Banter - Episode 10 from title sponsor Straight Arrow Products

Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated! In our 10th episode, hosts Susan Friedland and Raquel Lynn chat with Lauren Reischer, equestrian coach at Special Olympics New York, and Victoria Nodiff-Netanel, the founder of Mini Therapy Horses. Plus, hear about our ASPCA Right Horse adoptable horse of the month, Charlie Brown.

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July 12, 2023

Barn Banter - Episode 9 from title sponsor Straight Arrow Products

Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated! In our 9th episode, hosts Susan Friedland and Raquel Lynn chat with guests Stephanie Macejko about BreyerFest and Amanda Geci about the annual Chincoteague Pony Swim. Plus, hear about our ASPCA Right Horse adoptable horse of the month, Miss Madeline.

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June 20, 2023

Barn Banter - Episode 8 from title sponsor Straight Arrow Products

Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated! In our eighth episode, hosts Susan Friedland and Raquel Lynn chat with guests Taylor Hall about her consignment business The Tried Equestrian and Elizabeth Orris about Breyer horses and BreyerFest. Plus, hear about our ASPCA Right Horse adoptable horse of the month, Atlas.

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May 16, 2023

Barn Banter - Episode 7 from title sponsor Straight Arrow Products

Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated! In our seventh episode, hosts Susan Friedland and Raquel Lynn chat with author and Thoroughbred aficonado Sarah Hickner and Eques Pante creator Jessica Andres. May is also Horse Adoption Month! We talk to Cailin Caldwell, Director of the ASPCA Right Horse Program, about three awesome adoptables available right now.

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April 18, 2023

Barn Banter - Episode 6 from title sponsor Straight Arrow Products

Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated! In our sixth episode, hosts Susan Friedland and Raquel Lynn chat with guests Jochen Schleese about saddle fitting and Jec Ballou about exercises for you and your horse. Plus, hear about our ASPCA Right Horse adoptable horse of the month, Lauren.

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March 21, 2023

Barn Banter - Episode 5 from title sponsor Straight Arrow Products

Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated! In our fifth episode, hosts Susan Friedland and Raquel Lynn chat with guests Sarah Maslin Nir about her recent book release and Jenny Zonghetti about being an equine bodyworker. Plus, hear about our ASPCA Right Horse adoptable horse of the month, Armani.

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February 21, 2023

Barn Banter - Episode 4 from title sponsor Straight Arrow Products

Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated! In our fourth episode, hosts Susan Friedland and Raquel Lynn chat with Hope Ellis-Ashburn and Leah Kaufmann about an ag-centric life and establishing an equestrian lifestyle brand. Plus, hear about our ASPCA Right Horse adoptable horse of the month, Miss Jane.

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January 24, 2023

Barn Banter - Episode 3 from title sponsor Straight Arrow Products

Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated! In our third episode, hosts Susan Friedland and Raquel Lynn chat with Taryn Young and Natalie Gavi about goal setting and nutrition in the new year. Plus, hear about our ASPCA Right Horse adoptable horse of the month, Joey.

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December 20, 2022

Barn Banter - Episode 2 from title sponsor Straight Arrow Products

Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated! In our second episode, hosts Susan Friedland and Raquel Lynn chat with author Courtney Maum and business owner Rebecca Yuhausz Smith of Rebecca Ray Designs. Plus, hear about our ASPCA Right Horse adoptable horse of the month, Nomad.

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November 22, 2022

Barn Banter - Episode 1 from title sponsor Straight Arrow Products

Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated! In this first episode, hosts Susan Friedland and Raquel Lynn 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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September 27, 2022

Podcast Episode #17: Yoga teacher Cathy Woods and equine law expert Julie Fershtman for Sept. 27, 2022 from Title Sponsor Straight Arrow Products

In the 17th Horse Illustrated Episode of Horses in the Morning, sponsored by Title Sponsor Straight Arrow Products, hosts Glenn the Geek and Holly Caccamise chat with  Cathy Woods, author of "Yoga for Riders," and equine law expert Julie Fershtman. Adoptable horse of the month LB is also discussed.

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August 23, 2022

Podcast Episode #16: Small business owner Shelly Watts and Horse Illustrated writer Dale Rudin for Aug. 23, 2022 from Title Sponsor Straight Arrow Products

In the 16th Horse Illustrated Episode of Horses in the Morning, sponsored by Title Sponsor Straight Arrow Products, hosts Glenn the Geek and Holly Caccamise chat with  Shelley Watts, founder and CEO of Muirneen Equestrian riding apparel; Dale Rudin, a CHA-certified trainer, nutritionist, and contributing writer who recently authored the "5 Freedoms" article in Horse Illustrated; and Nancy Dunn about the adoptable horse of the month, Maverick.

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July 26, 2022

Podcast Episode #15: Para Jumper Jessi Machnik and the Idea of Order for July 26, 2022 from Title Sponsor Straight Arrow Products

In the 15th Horse Illustrated Episode of Horses in the Morning, sponsored by Title Sponsor Straight Arrow Products, hosts Glenn the Geek and Holly Caccamise chat with  Jessi Machnik, who returned to riding after a serious car accident and amputation; Morgane Schmidt, the cartoonist behind The Idea of Order; and Kylie McGarity about the adoptable horse of the month, Lucky.

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June 28, 2022

Podcast Episode #14: Director of BreyerFest's "Power of Your Dreams" show and a horse show judge's thoughts on breed specialization for June 28, 2022 from Title Sponsor Straight Arrow Products

In the 14th Horse Illustrated Episode of Horses in the Morning, sponsored by Title Sponsor Straight Arrow Products, hosts Glenn the Geek and Holly Caccamise chat with Grand Liberté trainer Sylvia Zerbini and horse show judge David Brewer.

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May 24, 2022

Podcast Episode #13: Cindy Lay's Kenyan Collection and staying in your trailer at shows for May 24, 2022 from Title Sponsor Straight Arrow Products

In the 13th episode of The Horse Illustrated Episode of Horses in the Morning, sponsored by Title Sponsor Straight Arrow Products, hosts Glenn the Geek and Holly Caccamise chat with business owner Cindy Lay and HI contributor Robyn Volkening.

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April 26, 2022

Podcast Episode #12: Meet our new monthly adoptable horse and a Hollywood horse trainer for April 26, 2022 from Title Sponsor Straight Arrow Products

In the 12th episode of The Horse Illustrated Episode of Horses in the Morning, sponsored by Ti...

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March 22, 2022

Podcast Episode #11: Sports psychology for riders, clinician and liberty trainer, and clicker training for March 22, 2022 from Title Sponsor Straight Arrow Products

In the 11th episode of The Horse Illustrated Episode of Horses in the Morning, sponsored by Title Sponsor Straight Arrow Products, hosts Glenn the Geek, Holly Caccamise and Sarah Evers Conrad chat with sports psychologist Laura ...

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February 22, 2022

Podcast Episode #10: Equine Affaire Ohio, Mustang Adoption, and Nature: American Horses for February 22, 2022 from Title Sponsor Straight Arrow Products

In the 10th episode of The Horse Illustrated Episode of Horses in the Morning, sponsored by Title Sponsor Straight Arrow Products, hosts Glenn the Geek and Sarah Evers Conrad chat with Coagi Long, president of Equine Affaire for...

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January 25, 2022

Podcast Episode #9: The HALTER Project, Equestrian Photographer Shelley Paulson, and Attending Horse Clinics for January 25, 2022 from Title Sponsor Straight Arrow Products

In the ninth episode of The Horse Illustrated Episode of Horses in the Morning, sponsored by Title Sponsor Straight Arrow Products, hosts Glenn the Geek and Sarah Evers Conrad chat with Julie Atwood, founder of the HALTER Project, which provides resources and training to help animal owners be prepared for disasters and common emergencies. And Shelley Paulson shares her adventures as an equestrian photographer who is commonly featured in Horse Illustrated and other publicatio...

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December 23, 2021

Podcast Episode #8: Vet Adventures and Your Winter Reading List for December 23, 2021 from Title Sponsor Straight Arrow Products

In the eighth episode of  The Horse Illustrated Episode of Horses in the Morning , sponsored by Title Sponsor Straight Arrow Products, hosts Glenn the Geek and Sarah Evers Conrad talk ...

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November 23, 2021

Podcast Episode #7: Friesians, Equestrian Blogging Adventures, and Having a Horsey Holiday Season for November 23, 2021 from Title Sponsor Straight Arrow Products

In the seventh episode of The Horse Illustrated Episode of Horses in the Morning, sponsored by Title Sponsor Straight Arrow Products, hosts Glenn the Geek and Sarah Evers Conrad talk to Jason Tice about the Friesian breed and the Friesian Horse Association North America, freelance writer Susan Friedland of Saddle Seeks Horse and her equestrian blogging adventures, and to Horse Illustrated's style expert Raquel Lynn about how to have a horsey holiday season.

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October 26, 2021

Podcast Episode #6: Sisters Horsing Around, Colton Woods, and The Mustangs film for October 26, 2021 from Title Sponsor Straight Arrow Products

In the sixth episode of The Horse Illustrated Episode of Horses in the Morning, sponsored by Title Sponsor Straight Arrow Products, hosts Glenn the Geek and Sarah Evers Conrad talk to Emily and Sarah Harris of Sisters Horsing Ar...

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September 28, 2021

Podcast Episode #5: Breakaway Roping, Brooke USA and Bolder, Braver, Brighter for Sept 28, 2021 by Straight Arrow Products

In this fifth episode of The Horse Illustrated Episode of Horses in the Morning, sponsored by Title Sponsor Straight Arrow Products, hosts Glenn the Geek and Sarah Evers Conrad talk to breakaway roping superstar Jackie Crawford about her illustrious competitive career and being a mom, Dwayne Hildreth about his work on the board of Brooke USA, and to international trainer Daniel Stewart about equestrian sports psychology and how to be bolder, braver, and brighter.

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August 24, 2021

Podcast Episode #4: Flying Horses; Eventing with Buck Davidson, and Equine Photography Copyright

In this fourth episode of The Horse Illustrated Episode of Horses in the Morning, sponsored by Title Sponsor Straight Arrow Products, hosts Glenn the Geek and Sarah Evers Conrad talk to Greg Otteson from Tex Sutton Equine Air Transport about flying horses domestically. We also talk to international eventing superstar Buck Davidson. And author and attorney Milt Toby talks about copyright law and the use of equine photography within the hor...

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July 27, 2021

Podcast Episode #3: Mary Phelps, Summer Horse Health Care, and Morgan Horse Breed for July 27, 2021; Sponsored by Straight Arrow Products

In this third podcast episode of The Horse Illustrated Episode of Horses in the Morning, sponsored by Title Sponsor Straight Arrow Products, hosts Glenn the Geek and Sarah Evers Conrad talk to Mary Phelps, an international combined driver, who won a Gold medal in Cones at the 2019 FEI World Driving Championships for Ponies. We also learn summer horse health care tips from international veterinarian, Dr. Mike Tomlinson. And Carrie Mortense...

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June 22, 2021

Podcast Episode #2: Spirit Untamed, Olympic Preview, and Insider Stories of The Black Stallion for June 22, 2021 from Title Sponsor Fields of Grace by Cara Whitney

In the second podcast episode of The Horse Illustrated Episode of Horses in the Morning, brought to you by Title Sponsor Fields of Grace  Go to Episode

May 25, 2021

Podcast Episode #1: Riding Every Breed, Van Hargis, and Dream Horse Mysteries for May 25, 2021 from Title Sponsor Straight Arrow Products

In this inaugural episode with Horse Illustrated, sponsored by Title Sponsor Straight Arrow Produc...

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April 30, 2021

Announcing "The Horse Illustrated Episode of Horses in the Morning"

As an extension of the Horse Illustrated brand, “The Horse Illustrated Episode of Horses in the Morning” podcast brings listeners a variety of entertaining and informative interviews with horse industry experts on a range of topics. Join us for 90 minutes on the fourth Tuesday of every month! Our inaugural episode is set to air May 25, 2021. 

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Raquel Lynn

Raquel Lynn lives in Los Angeles, California with her husband Adam, Paint mare Fira, Mango the Pomeranian and a flock of Silkie chickens. In 2010, Raquel created her first blog, Horses & Heels as a personal outlet with a handful of readers. In 2013, she left behind her 9-5 to pursue blogging full-time. Raquel has a passion for fashion, an eye for interior design and creating. She uses blogging as an outlet to share carefully curated finds and meticulous horse barns. In the spring of 2016, she launched her second blog, Stable Style. Barn loving equestrians around the world turn to Stable Style for inspiration which inspired Raquel to create the book, Stable Style: Barn Inspiration for all Equestrians and luxury candle line. Raquel also freelances for a variety of equine publications including Horse Illustrated and Western Life Today

Susan Friedland Equestrian blogger at Saddle Seeks Horse and frequent contributor to Horse Illustrated

Susan Friedland is an equestrian blogger at Saddle Seeks Horse and frequent contributor to Horse Illustrated. The former middle school teacher and fan of equestrian travel has written three books: Horses Adored and Men Endured, a horse lover’s dating memoir; Unbridled Creativity: 101 Writing Exercises for the Horse Lover; and Strands of Hope: How to Grieve the Loss of a Horse. When she’s not at the barn with her Thoroughbred Knight, you might find her on a spin bike dreaming of pizza. Connect with Susan on Instagram @saddleseekshorse or saddleseekshorse.com.

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