Through the Broke Horse Moms podcast, newsletter and social content, we make equestrian life more accessible, understandable, and connected for all the 'non-horsey horse moms' who didn't grow up in this space. Whether you’re buying your kiddo's first pair of paddock boots, figuring out horse shows, managing the costs of riding, or simply wondering if everyone else knows something you don’t, you’re in the right place.
🐎 BHM: Back from Pony Finals: What I Learned
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Hi Reader, It has been a minute since I've been in your inbox, and I've missed you! We got back from Pony Finals last week, and I'm not going to lie, coming back to real life has felt like a weird kind of slow burn. Anyone else feel that way after a huge trip? Like you're standing in your kitchen but your brain is still in Kentucky? Chloe and Phoebe placed 13th out of 97 in their division, with five clear rounds and a spot in the jump off. I am so, so proud of both of them. But, today's episode isn't about THEM. It's about everything I thought I knew going into Pony Finals that turned out to be completely wrong.
I put it all in this week's episode, myths and all, plus a question I'm still turning over about whether a show like this is worth it if your kid and pony aren't fully ready for it. I'd genuinely love to know what you think. All the Things I Got Wrong About Pony Finals 🎧 Listen on Apple One more thing I didn't see coming: the winning and top-placing ponies were up for sale or lease BEFORE WE CROSSED THE VIRGINIA STATE LINE. I was blown away. When we bought Phoebe, I knew she'd be ours forever. I'd no more sell her than I would sell one of our kids (depending on the day, obvi). I know kids outgrow ponies because of biology and growing and all that science stuff. But I didn't expect to see sale and lease posts hit the Pony Jumpers USA Facebook group before the competition had even wrapped. It was a reminder that this sport is a business for a lot of people, something I've known for a while but still felt in a new way standing there. I'm not sure what to do with that realization yet. I just wanted to put it out there. 🐎 Quick takeaways from Pony Finals
Finally, a HUGE thank you to Big Dee's Tack and Vet Supply for their continued support of the podcast and this whole journey of learning the ropes. They've been an incredible partner, open to our ideas and consistently exceeding expectations when YOU order from them, which is exactly the type of partner I aim to share with you. Keep the feedback coming, friend. If you haven't tried them (or you're ready for a repeat order), use code BHM10 for 10% off your entire order, sale items included. New collab with Big Dee's, coming soon: We updated our grooming kit before Pony Finals, and Phoebe looked extra gorgeous because of it and now, we're working on a collab for a grooming kit and starter tack trunk supplies. As always, I’d love to hear your thoughts. What's one thing you think everyone needs in their tack trunk early on in their horsey life? I'll use your feedback as inspiration for the collab kit! Inside leg, outside rein 🤷🏻♀️? P.S. Love what we're doing here at Broke Horse Moms? Pop on over to https://buymeacoffee.com/brokehorsemoms and contribute as little as $1 to support us. P.P.S. Missed a newsletter? See previous posts here. |
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Through the Broke Horse Moms podcast, newsletter and social content, we make equestrian life more accessible, understandable, and connected for all the 'non-horsey horse moms' who didn't grow up in this space. Whether you’re buying your kiddo's first pair of paddock boots, figuring out horse shows, managing the costs of riding, or simply wondering if everyone else knows something you don’t, you’re in the right place.
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