A podcast and newsletter for every horse show-tired + muck boot-wearing mama who’s trying to figure out what the hell she signed up for. You’ve got questions, Venmo receipts and way too many saddle pads. And now, you’ve got a community that gets it. Join the Broke Horse Moms newsletter for weekly behind-the-scenes extras, show season survival tips, gear recs, horse mom life hacks, and everything we wish someone told us when our kids decided to 'try' horseback riding. Join our virtual barn family!
🐎 BHM: Horse Show Apparel Made Simple (Finally!)
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Hi Reader, Let’s be real: nothing makes a new horse show mom’s head spin like show clothes. Breeches vs. jodhpurs (aka stirrup pants!), paddock boots vs. tall boots, jackets vs. no jackets…it is a lot. Here’s the good news: according to Jennifer Connor, co-founder of Riders Rent, the most important factor isn’t the brand or the price tag: it’s the fit. A well-fitting pair of breeches or a jacket that sits right gives kids confidence in the ring, keeps the focus on their ride, and let's the judge SEE the silhouette. Mom-saving tip? Don’t overspend too soon (or ever!). Borrow, rent, or buy consignment until you know your child is committed to showing at a level that warrants the investment of a $180 pair of breeches. Ask me how I know. 🤦🏻♀️ These reminders alone can save you stress and cash. But Jenn and I covered even more, including what clothing is actually required, where moms tend to overspend, and how renting can completely change the financial conversation. 👉 Get the full scoop here: 🎧 Listen to Horse Show Apparel on Broke Horse Moms here! 📺 Prefer to WATCH your podcasts?? Oh, hey...you can see it all on our new Broke Horse Moms YouTube channel. 👀 Trainer Truth Bombs One of my favorite segments of the podcast is our Trainer Truth Bombs where I share unfiltered feedback from trainers that they want US to know. It's not always pretty, it may sting a little to hear, but this is how we bridge the gap in being GREEN horse moms and really understanding the world we've stepped into. Trainer Truth Bomb submission form 📋 Weekly Roundup
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BROKE HORSE MOMS
A podcast and newsletter for every horse show-tired + muck boot-wearing mama who’s trying to figure out what the hell she signed up for. You’ve got questions, Venmo receipts and way too many saddle pads. And now, you’ve got a community that gets it. Join the Broke Horse Moms newsletter for weekly behind-the-scenes extras, show season survival tips, gear recs, horse mom life hacks, and everything we wish someone told us when our kids decided to 'try' horseback riding. Join our virtual barn family!
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