Broke Horse Moms is the podcast for every muck boot-wearing, Venmo-draining mama raising a kid who rides. Hosted by Angie Trueblood, proud horse mom and founding member of the ‘I thought this was just a phase’ club, each episode brings real talk, expert guests, and fellow horse moms who’ve lived through what we’re still Googling. We cover everything from barn life, budgeting, and decoding show rules and point systems to horse ownership, college riding, and *gulp* what to do if they want to make this a career. It’s a journey filled with learning, laughter, and a few tears, and...
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Sep 29, 2026 · 26:40
Chloe forgot her course. Then she fell off in the show ring. Then she got right back on, while I stood at the rail wondering why we weren't packing up the trailer. This is my…
Sep 15, 2026 · 47:30
Grace Speckman tracked every single dollar she spent leasing a horse and still ended up $14,000 in the hole after four months. She's a certified financial planner. If it can…
Sep 1, 2026 · 42:47
We all know the feeling: standing at the rail, trying not to visibly panic, while our kid looks completely calm in the saddle. Turns out that might not be as harmless as it…
Aug 18, 2026 · 21:33
Before Pony Finals, I thought we knew horse shows. We had rated shows under our belt. We'd qualified for a national championship. I had even made an entire episode about what…
Aug 4, 2026 · 15:04
Nobody told me that gradually, week by week, I would stop being the center of Chloe's horse life. A few weeks ago she got her driver's license, and almost overnight, everything…
Jul 21, 2026 · 47:18
Episode Summary When we qualified for Pony Jumper Finals, I quickly realized that the official information answered plenty of competition questions but almost none of my horse…
Jul 7, 2026 · 23:53
Episode Summary When my recent article in The Plaid Horse about how confusing the horse world can be for new families was published, one comment kept popping up: "Just ask…
Jun 23, 2026 · 41:58
When your child starts riding, you expect to make decisions about schedules, budgets, and maybe when they get their first pair of tall boots. What you don't expect is that before…
Jun 9, 2026 · 28:48
You know what's weird? Attending a webinar to learn how to attend a horse show. In this episode, I tackle what I believe is one of the biggest barriers to growing equestrian…
May 26, 2026 · 47:07
If you’ve been anywhere near horse social media lately, you’ve probably seen the conversations around Dover Saddlery’s closures and liquidation sales. But what actually happened…
May 12, 2026 · 44:14
Are horse shows teaching kids to become better riders or just rewarding expensive horses and polished rounds? In this episode, Angie sits down with David Reichert, founder of the…
Apr 28, 2026 · 38:35
In this episode, I’m joined by my friend Ashley Winch to walk through what happened when our rated show at HITS Culpeper came to an abrupt end after a horse stabled in the same…
Apr 14, 2026 · 28:06
Horse show season is here and if you’re anything like me, it can feel like stepping into a completely different world. In this episode, I’m breaking down everything I wish I had…
Mar 31, 2026 · 50:03
In this episode, I’m joined by Beth Sheely, head coach of the Virginia Tech Equestrian Team, to break down what collegiate club teams really look like and why they might be the…
Mar 17, 2026 · 18:13
One of the biggest lessons many of us learn in the horse world is that you can’t navigate it alone. In this episode, Angie shares why building a “horse mom village” is one of the…
Feb 17, 2026 · 35:01
What exactly is a local show association and why does it matter? In this episode, I’m joined by Kelly Gannon, adult amateur rider and volunteer of the Central Virginia Show…
Feb 3, 2026 · 28:44
Winter showed up loud this year with ice, school closures, frozen buckets, and barns that don’t care about the weather forecast. In this episode, Angie shares what’s actually…
Jan 20, 2026 · 28:41
Buying a horse can feel like the most exciting and terrifying decision you’ll ever make as a horse mom. In this episode, Angie shares the real-life considerations that went into…
Jan 6, 2026 · 28:50
Before the braids, before the entries, before the credit card panic...there’s planning...hopefully. In this episode of Broke Horse Moms , Angie sits down with her daughter Chloe…
Dec 2, 2025 · 22:48
Episode Summary It’s that time of year — show season is winding down, leases are ending, and a LOT of families start wondering… Is it time to switch barns? In this episode, Angie…
Nov 18, 2025 · 41:46
In this episode of Broke Horse Moms , Angie sits down with Piper Klemm , publisher of The Plaid Horse , co-author of the Show Strides series, and one of the most trusted voices…
Nov 4, 2025 · 35:06
It’s that time of year again — when the wish lists start rolling in and you realize your rider “needs” new breeches, a heated vest, and possibly an entire LeMieux set. Don’t…
Oct 21, 2025 · 37:53
What happens when your kid’s dream of riding in college actually comes true? In this episode, Angie sits down with Elizabeth Howell , marketing and media expert, lifelong horse…
Oct 7, 2025 · 16:08
In this follow-up to our first episode on Leasing a Horse , Angie digs into what really matters once you’ve decided to lease - the agreement itself. Because when it comes to…
Sep 23, 2025 · 48:18
In this episode, Angie sits down with Jennifer Connor , co-founder of Riders Rent, to decode the often-confusing world of show apparel . Whether you’re a first-time horse show…
Sep 16, 2025 · 23:31
What does it really mean to lease a horse and why do so many people recommend it? In this episode of Broke Horse Moms , Angie kicks off our Barn Basics series with a crash course…
Sep 9, 2025 · 38:06
What happens when supporting your kid’s horse dreams sparks your own? In this episode of Broke Horse Moms , Angie sits down with fellow horse mom (and rider!) Jen Nelson ,…
Sep 9, 2025 · 18:54
In this first episode of Broke Horse Moms , I’m turning the mic on myself to share how we stumbled into this sport, what it’s meant for my family, and why this community matters…
Aug 11, 2025 · 2:29
Broke Horse Moms is the podcast for every horse-show-tired, muck-boot-wearing mama raising a kid in the equestrian world. Hosted by Angie Trueblood , proud horse mom and member…
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