Hi Reader,

What if one of the most important things you could do as a horse mom had nothing to do with buying the right tack, planning your show season, or finding the perfect horse?

If I’m being honest, the moments that have saved me the most in this sport have all involved other people.

👉 The mom who talked me through the rounds that looked like the Kentucky Derby (with jumps).
👉 The one who explained how horse shows work.
👉 The people who showed up when things didn’t go as planned (and Chloe got hurt).

This week on the podcast, I'm talking about something we don’t discuss nearly enough - building our horse mom village. And more importantly, I deep dive into the types of people we should make sure to include:

• The 7 people every horse mom needs in her corner
• Why relying on your trainer for everything isn’t fair (to them or to you)
• The unexpected people who can completely change your perspective
• How having the right support system makes this whole thing way more enjoyable and sustainable

How to Build Your Broke Horse Mom Village

🎧 Listen on Apple🎧 Listen on Spotify​

🎉 Also...fun fact!! I hired back my friend and podcast editor extraordinaire, Steve Woodward of The Podcasting Editor, and I am so excited to focus on bringing you THE BEST content and NOT how to make it sound great.

Make sure you're following the show so you don't miss the next episode where I interview Beth Sheely, Head Coach of the Virginia Tech Equestrian Team. Go Hokies! 🦃

👀 BTS: On the Road to Pony Finals

The path to Pony Finals is WELL underway. In the last month alone, we've booked our Airbnb (twice, actually, when I realized a week in a house with 5-6 people and ONE bathroom is likely not ideal), submitted Chloe's application for Pony Finals, attended a Pony Finals webinar 😳 and...because life wasn't busy enough...switched barns AGAIN.

🎧 Relevant Episode: Switching Barns - 'Tis the Season​

The trainer we'd been with all of 2025 offered up the most selfless question a few weeks ago when she realized that Chloe may benefit from training with a jumper coach and riding with her friends again.

I asked Chloe if she'd want to switch, thinking for sure, she wouldn't. And, damn...if the kid who I often forget is only 16 (now!) was super excited to ride with her friends and have the eye of another coach on her and Phoebe.

Now, they're busy working together to prep for the first qualifying show in April.

Alright mama, that's it for this week. As always, thanks for being a part of this community.

Eyes up, leg on,
Angie

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