Has Horse Showing Gotten Too Expensive? | Ep 63
About this episode
The episode discusses the rising costs of horse showing and its impact on adult amateur riders in the equestrian community.
Is horse showing becoming too expensive for the average adult amateur? In this episode of The Equestrian Adult Amateur Podcast , Alexis and I dive into one of the biggest conversations happening in the equestrian world today: the rising cost of horse ownership and competition. From skyrocketing horse prices to training, boarding, travel, and show expenses, we explore how the sport has changed—and what that means for everyday riders trying to stay in the game. We also discuss the pressure social media has created, the rise of luxury "Instabarns," and how privilege and financial resources can shape opportunities within the industry. Most importantly, we talk about how these challenges affect adult amateurs, why so many riders feel isolated, and how we can start having more honest conversations about making equestrian sport more accessible. Whether you're showing locally, competing on the national circuit, or simply trying to make your horse budget work, this episode is for you. In this episode we discuss: Why horse showing has become dramatically more expensive The true cost of owning, training, and competing with horses How horse prices have changed over the last decade…
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