Barn Banter by Horse Illustrated
Horse Illustrated Editor in Chief Holly Caccamise and writer Susan Friedland chat all things horsey as they interview a new guest each month and dive into every nook and cranny of the equestrian world.
- Update frequency
- every 30 days
- Average duration
- 55 minutes
- Episodes
- 35
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Ep15-New year, new goals: Is your horse feeling good?
Co-hosts Raquel Lynn and Susan Friedland talk to Paige Billek, DVM, whose equine practice focuses on preventative and sports medicine. Plus, hear about the ASPCA Right Horse adoptable horse of the mo…
Ep14-The good and bad of wintering with horses, plus blind horse advocate Christine Olsen
Co-hosts Susan Friedland and Horse Illustrated Editor in Chief Holly Caccamise discuss the nitty and the gritty of wintering with horses in Illinois and California, then chat with blind horse advocat…
Ep13-Even horse lovers can cook a Thanksgiving meal! And other thankful topics.
Co-hosts Susan Friedland and Horse Illustrated Editor in Chief Holly Caccamise talk to Adrienne Brandes, an equestrian who loves entertaining, wrote a cookbook, and hosts a YouTube show. Next up is A…
Ep12-The story of the first Black female jockey
Co-hosts Raquel Lynn and Susan Friedland talk to Raymond White Jr., co-author of The Jockey & Her Horse, a true story about his sister Cheryl White, the first Black female jockey. They also talk to A…
Ep11-Equestrian physical therapy and interior design
Co-hosts Raquel Lynn and Susan Friedland talk to Allie Baier, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of EquiPT, and Lyndsay Hunter of Hunter Design equestrian-inspired interior design firm. Plus, h…
Ep10-Meet the Special Olympics NY equestrian coach, plus the founder of Mini Therapy Horses
Co-hosts Raquel Lynn and Susan Friedland talk to Lauren Reischer, head equestrian coach at Special Olympics New York, and Victoria Nodiff-Netanel, founder of Mini Therapy Horses. Plus, hear about the…
Episode 9: BreyerFest and Chincoteague Pony Swim
Co-hosts Raquel Lynn and Susan Friedland talk to Stephanie Macejko, Breyer's VP of Marketing and Product Development, and Amanda Geci, VP of the International Chincoteague Pony Association. Plus, hea…
Episode 8: Equestrian consignment and Breyer mania
Co-hosts Raquel Lynn and Susan Friedland talk to equestrian consignment business owner Taylor Hall and Breyer collector Elizabeth Orris. Plus, hear about the ASPCA Right Horse adoptable horse of the …
Episode 7: Thoroughbred Makeover and Adopt a Horse Month
Co-hosts Raquel Lynn and Susan Friedland talk to author and Thoroughbred aficionado Sarah Hickner and Eques Pante creator Jessica Andrews. Plus, hear about the ASPCA Right Horse adoptable horses of t…
Episode 6: Does your saddle fit?
Co-hosts Raquel Lynn and Susan Friedland talk to Certified Master Saddler and Saddle Ergonomist Jochen Schleese and author and dressage trainer Jec Ballou. Plus, hear about the ASPCA Right Horse adop…
Episode 5: Chat with New York Times reporter, horse girl and author Sarah Maslin Nir
Co-hosts Raquel Lynn and Susan Friedland talk to New York Times staff reporter Sarah Maslin Nir about her just-released book, "The Flying Horse." Next, they chat with equine bodyworker and Mini Hors…
Episode 4: Meet a freelance writer and equine entrepreneur
Co-hosts Raquel Lynn and Susan Friedland chat with freelance writer Hope Ellis-Ashburn and Leah Kaufmann, founder of Dapplebay. Plus, hear about our ASPCA Right Horse adoptable horse of the month, Mi…
Episode 3: Goal Setting and Nutrition for the New Year
Co-hosts Raquel Lynn and Susan Friedland chat with Taryn Young and Natalie Gavi. Plus, hear about our ASPCA Right Horse adoptable horse of the month, I'm a Designer. Special thanks to our title spons…
Episode 2: Meet an author and small business owner
Co-hosts Raquel Lynn and Susan Friedland chat with author Courtney Maum and small business owner Rebecca Yuhasz Smith of Rebecca Ray Designs. Plus, hear about our ASPCA Right Horse adoptable horse of…
Episode 1: Meet our co-hosts plus a small business owner and equine photographer
In podcast episode 1 of Barn Banter by Horse Illustrated, sponsored by Straight Arrow Products, co-hosts Raquel Lynn and Susan Friedland chat with business owner Amy Ellison and equine photographer S…