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9th Sep 2025

Finding Our Own Fun in the Horse World w/Jen Nelson

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, co-founder of Armor Equestrian, to talk about carving out your own joy in the horse world, even when the sport starts as “just your kid’s thing.”

Jen shares:

  • How her daughter Taylor’s first lesson turned into a lifelong mother-daughter bonding experience
  • What it’s really like to lease a horse vs. buy one (and how Roh-Bear came into their lives)
  • Why she decided jumping wasn’t for her, and how to find what you love most about riding
  • The truth about balancing show costs, point chasing, and family budgets
  • How Armor Equestrian was born out of barn heartbreak and became a brand that brings sparkle, fun, and joy back into riding
  • A hilarious first installment of our new segment: Trainer Truth Bombs

Whether you’re considering a lease, wondering how other moms afford the show circuit, or simply looking for permission to find your own barn-time joy, this episode is packed with real talk (and plenty of laughs).

Special for listeners: Armor Equestrian is offering 15% off with code BHM → shop here.

✨ Don’t forget: rate and review the podcast, and share this episode with another horse mom who needs to hear she’s not alone in this wild, wallet-draining sport!

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About the Podcast

Broke Horse Moms
Barn life, horse shows, big decisions, and the price of it all
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 we’re here for all of it, together. Subscribe and join the herd!

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Angie Trueblood

Host Angie Trueblood is a podcast strategist and brand partnership expert with over a decade of experience in podcast marketing and sales, where she’s helped hundreds of brands grow through podcasting. Her deep industry knowledge and sales expertise ensure Broke Horse Moms is built not just to resonate, but to convert.

The brand has already gained impressive traction, with over 200 subscribers joining the newsletter in its first 30 days, a clear signal of the demand and connection this audience craves.

A proud horse mom herself, Angie created Broke Horse Moms to spotlight the women behind the scenes, the ones filling water buckets, writing checks, and building barn-family bonds. She brings humor, honesty, and a deep understanding of the community she serves.

Interested in partnership opportunities? Email Angie at angie@brokehorsemoms.com.