A chronic equine escapee and an owner undergoing a difficult life transition don't sound like a good combination. But what happens when concerned members of the horse community step up to help? Listen to find out.

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Ever wonder what that autumn ride through the woods is like for your horse? In this episode, the author dismounts to walk alongside her horse and describes a whole new experience from the ground level.

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If you've ever wondered about the magic of backstretch life, you're in for a treat. In this episode, a woman reflects on her experience growing up "behind the scenes" at a racetrack, keenly attuned to its unique rhythms.

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We humans spend a lot of time perfecting our stewardship of horses. But we could learn a lot from the way horses care for others within their own circles.

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Ever had a handful of a horse, one you just couldn't do anything with? That just about describes a Thoroughbred named Smoke. The star of this episode, he is what some might call a "bad actor." But things are about to change for him bigtime, and you'll want to hear the rest of his story.

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This story may be mostly about a dog, but horses figure in it, too. For a certain rambunctious, goofy canine — a neighborhood troublemaker named Dru — there are endless joys in life that just have to be experienced. Maybe there's a lesson here?

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In this "Best of Barn Stories" episode, riding across a lonely desert landscape becomes much more as the author of this essay explores her childhood fantasy and the moment it's on the verge of becoming reality.

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In this "Best of Barn Stories" episode, we meet a little orange mare with attitude—the type of horse many of us would never imagine owning. Then comes the freak injury. What unfolds next is a story of transformation as the author reexamines her priorities and comes to love her mare in unexpected ways.

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