How to Know When You’re Ready-ish to Buy a Horse (We Were!!)
From Broke Horse Moms by Angie Trueblood
January 20, 2026 · 29 min · Episode 12
About this episode
In this episode, Angie discusses the considerations and questions families should ask before buying a horse.
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. What We Cover in This Episode How to know when riding has moved beyond “just a phase” The difference between emotional readiness and financial readiness Why leasing first can be helpful, but isn’t the only path What parents often underestimate about horse ownership How to evaluate fit between horse, rider, trainer, and barn Why “waiting” can sometimes be the smartest decision What surprised Angie most after buying a horse Helpful Resources Mentioned 📝 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 ☕ Support the Podcast If this episode helped you feel more…
People in this episode
Host: Angie Trueblood
Topics covered
- buying a horse
- horse ownership
- family decisions
- leasing horses
- financial readiness
- emotional readiness
Keywords
- horse mom
- buying a horse
- leasing
- financial readiness
- emotional readiness
- horse ownership
- family decisions
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Broke Horse Moms, buymeacoffee.com
Products: Broke Horse Moms Planning Workbook
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