This episode of ‘Barn Stories’ recounts a freak accident that resulted in a scenario of nightmarish proportions. The horse owner who sent us this story relates the details of that harrowing night with a raw, honest emotion that will chill any horse lover to the core.

Although her gelding’s survival was anything but assured at the time, this horrifying incident led to a story of recovery and hope worthy of first-place honors at 2022 American Horse Publication’s Equine Media Awards. Listen to “Hanging in the Balance,” and then read the rest of the story.

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