Ever wonder how horse girls actually afford the horse girl life? In this episode of Mane Character Energy, Shelby and Dani spill the tea on what it really takes to balance budgets with barn time. From ridiculous horse-related expenses we’ve shamelessly justified to the laundry list of jobs we’ve worked just to keep hooves happy, we’re breaking down our current careers, past side hustles, and the real cost of keeping this equestrian dream alive. Expect honest confessions, plenty of laughs, and maybe a few “I can’t believe I did that just for board” moments.

We’re also chatting about how we (sort of) budget, what we splurge on, and what we’ve sacrificed along the way—because let’s be real, horses aren’t cheap. Plus, we share tips for aspiring horse girls trying to make it all work on a tight budget and wrap things up with a fun “If I Won the Lottery” segment featuring our dream horse jobs. Whether you’re hustling for hay money or just curious how the saddle-obsessed make ends meet, this one’s for you.

In this 4/20-themed bonus episode of Mane Character Energy, Shelby and Dani trade in Easter eggs for edibles and ask the big questions like: If you could hotbox anywhere, where would it be? and Would you still break out the bagel bites even after watching an empty plate in the microwave for nearly 2 minutes?

Things get more horse girl-coded as Shelby & Dani ponder which horse would be the most paranoid if they got high, recounting their horses' most baked-sounding sober behavior, and hypothetically choosing between riding a reining pattern or jumping a full course while a little “elevated.” The duo also debates which equestrian sport was clearly invented under the influence.

It’s a 4/20 special filled with giggles, barnyard mayhem, Dani briefly going non-verbal, and high-flying horse girl energy.

"Which is better, Western or English?" The age old question that surprisingly didn't have more fist fights given how **passionate** people can be about defending their preferred discipline(s).

Join Shelby and Dani as they discuss their respective disciplines, what drew them in to their sports, similar/different challenges they've both faced, have a light hearted Western vs English debate, and their serious thoughts on the Western vs English debate.

If the above list makes you think this episode sounds very organized: don't worry, it's not! Shelby and Dani go on plenty of side quests including but not limited to: tariffs, Shelby and Dani's travel plans getting kerblammied, a hot pot incident, and more!

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