This episode of our podcast describes a situation in which horses spook—for a rather unusual reason.

The author did an admirable job of managing the situation, and when the horses finally settled, she was able to appreciate what all of them had just seen.

She also reflects a bit on how humans react to the unknown, running from scary situation and, in the process, possibly missing out on some of life’s most beautiful moments.

Enjoy “The beauty of it all,” written by Tracy Steward and read by Taylor Autumn:

This episode of “Barn Stories” is brought to you by My New Horse, your guide to becoming a horse owner.