For many young wannabe horse owners back in the day, tack catalogs were much more than a source for brushes and halters. They were a connection to a world for which they longed—a coping strategy and a "treasure trove of possibilities." If this story sounds familiar to you, you'll relate to this episode!

This episode of "Barn Stories" is brought to you by El Encanto Resort and its sister property, El Lugar Resort, in Costa Rica. Learn more at www.elencanto.cr