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 helping her family get through an extended stretch of freezing temperatures, from the clothes that make barn life bearable to the small comforts that keep everyone’s spirits intact.

This isn’t a sponsored gear roundup or a “do it perfectly” episode, it’s a real look at how Broke Horse Moms survive winter when the horses still need care, the kids still need encouragement, and you’re just trying not to lose feeling in your toes.

In this episode, we cover:

1. The winter clothing that’s earning its keep at the barn
2. Why gas station hot chocolate is sometimes the answer
3. Things that matter more than you expect when it’s icy (looking at you, low gears and manure)
4. Community-tested winter survival tips from other horse moms
5. Lessons WE can teach our kids when the rings are frozen over

If you’re cold, tired, and still showing up, this one’s for you.

Helpful links & resources:

1. Broke Horse Moms newsletter: brokhorsemoms.com/newsletter
2. Newsletter archives (in case you sign up AFTER we send the email with links): https://brokehorsemoms.kit.com/profile
3. https://www.instagram.com/brokehorsemoms/

Have a winter survival tip or story? DM me or send an email - I’d love to share it in a future episode.

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 buying her daughter’s horse and the questions every family should ask before making the leap.

Whether you’re leasing, half-leasing, riding lesson horses, or just starting to wonder what’s next, this conversation is for moms navigating big decisions without a horse background or unlimited resources.

1. How to know when riding has moved beyond “just a phase”
2. The difference between emotional readiness and financial readiness
3. Why leasing first can be helpful, but isn’t the only path
4. What parents often underestimate about horse ownership
5. How to evaluate fit between horse, rider, trainer, and barn
6. Why “waiting” can sometimes be the smartest decision
7. What surprised Angie most after buying a horse

📝 Broke Horse Moms Planning Workbook

A practical tool to help you think through goals, logistics, schedules, and finances before making big horse-related decisions.

👉 https://www.brokehorsemoms.com/2026

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There is no “right” timeline for buying a horse. Leasing longer, waiting another season, or deciding not to buy at all doesn’t mean you’re less committed. It means you’re making thoughtful decisions for your family.

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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 for an unfiltered planning conversation using the 2026 Broke Horse Moms Planning Workbook. Together, they reflect on 2025, set rider goals, set MOM goals, choose shows with intention, and define a couple of mom boundaries around time, money, and energy.

This isn’t a “perfect plan” episode. It’s a practical, honest look at how horse families can plan a season together, without turning it into pressure, guilt, or a contract written in pencil and stress.

You’ll hear how they:

1. Reflect on what mattered in 2025 (the highs and the lows)
2. Let the rider lead goal-setting without mom editing the answers
3. Create a realistic show wish list (and talk about the why)
4. Do a reality check on time, budget, and family capacity
5. Prepare for trainer conversations before show season starts
6. Define wins that aren’t tied to ribbons

If you’ve ever thought, “I just want to feel a little more organized this year,” this episode and the workbook are for you.

👉 Download the free 2026 Broke Horse Moms Planning Workbook at brokehorsemoms.com/2026