It’s Never Too Late for Horses might sound like a nice idea. Fran Severn argues it’s reality.

In this episode of Conversations Beyond the Barn, Fran shares insights from her work with adult riders and late starters, based on her book Riders of a Certain Age. She breaks down the mental hurdles, confidence struggles, and unexpected advantages that come with riding later in life or returning after time away.

If you’ve ever thought you missed your chance with horses, this conversation challenges that assumption and offers a more honest look at what it actually takes to start or start again.

Learn more: https://ridersofacertainage.com/

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Cowboy Mounted Shooting looks like something straight out of a Western movie. A rider gallops through a course, firing revolvers at targets with flashes, smoke, and speed. Think classic Hollywood moments like John Wayne charging across the screen in True Grit.

But this isn’t a movie stunt. It’s a real and rapidly growing equestrian sport.

In this episode of Conversations Beyond the Barn, host Fran Severn talks with Cindy Stavely, a respected competitor in the Cowboy Mounted Shooting world. They break down how the sport works, how horses are trained for the noise and speed, what competitions look like, and why mounted shooting has become such a popular and family-friendly discipline in the Western riding community.

If you’re curious about western riding sports beyond barrel racing, reining, or ranch riding, this conversation offers a fascinating look at one of the most exciting disciplines in the horse world.

Learn more about Cowboy Mounted Shooting events: www.cmsaevents.com

Conversations Beyond the Barn airs every Tuesday on your favorite podcast platform and on the Riders of a Certain Age YouTube channel.

Subscribe for conversations about horses, riding later in life, and the people who make the equestrian world unique.

Learn more: https://ridersofacertainage.com/

Listen to Fran Severn’s audiobook “Riders of a Certain Age: Your Guide for Loving Horses Midlife and Beyond”: https://proaudiovoices.com/product/riders-of-a-certain-age-your-guide-for-loving-horses-midlife-and-beyond/

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Equine assisted therapy is transforming how we approach emotional, mental, and physical wellness—but it wasn’t always taken seriously. The Horses and Humans Research Foundation (HHRF) is changing that by scientifically documenting the benefits of horse-assisted interventions and validating their effectiveness for a wide range of conditions.

In this episode of Conversations Beyond the Barn, host Fran Severn interviews Pebbles Turbeville, CEO of HHRF, about the foundation’s groundbreaking work. They discuss how research is expanding understanding of equine therapy, its impact on mental health, physical rehabilitation, and why horses are such powerful partners in healing.

Learn more about the Horses and Humans Research Foundation: www.horsesandhumans.org

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Listen to Fran Severn’s audiobook “Riders of a Certain Age: Your Guide for Loving Horses Midlife and Beyond”: https://proaudiovoices.com/product/riders-of-a-certain-age-your-guide-for-loving-horses-midlife-and-beyond/

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