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!

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👀 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.
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Will you PLEASE share this link with your trainer and ask him/her to share their thoughts ANONYMOUSLY or if you're a trainer...drop some of your truth bombs!

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📋 Weekly Roundup

• If you're local to Richmond/Powhatan VA and would LOVE to get pics with your horse or the cutest ponies ever, I invite you to check out a 'Pics with Ponies' event I'm helping host at Fine Creek Equestrian in Powhatan.
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  A local teen rider, who happens to be a budding equine photographer, is offering mini-sessions at the barn to earn her way to the Thoroughbred Incentive Program show in Aiken, SC in October. Event info is linked below, but feel free to shoot me back an email for details:
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  ​Pics with Ponies Event!​
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• 🎧 This week's guest, Jennifer Connor, hosts the Equestrian B2B podcast which helps business leaders and entrepreneurs across the equestrian industry learn how to start, maintain, and enjoy a successful business. If you own a business in the equestrian space, definitely give it a listen:
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  ​Equestrian B2B podcast​

Until next time, trot on, mama! We got this!

xo,
Angie

​https://brokehorsemoms.com/​

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