My friend Micah Fae Thomas has ridden for 30 years, owned horses for 20, and coached professionally for five. She is also the person who marched me, Chloe, and my mother-in-law through the tack shop aisle saying "need it, skip it, get that at CVS." Her rule: if it's for you, save. If it's for the horse, spend.

In this episode, we get into:

• What a brand-new lesson kid actually needs, and when to start buying it
• Why the most expensive helmet isn't automatically the safest
• The horse expenses Micah would never cut (training rides top the list)
• Brown mouthwash, diaper cream, maxi pads, and other swaps hiding at the drugstore
• The golf store hack for riding shirts
• When your kid is actually ready for a rated show (Micah has opinions)

Neither of us is a vet, so run any first aid swap past yours first.

If you've ever stood in a tack shop wondering why a hoof pick costs $70, this one's for you.

Thanks to our sponsors!

Big Dee's Tack & Vet Supply: https://www.bigdweb.com - use code BHM10

Guest Links

• Micah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/just2junebugs
• Micah on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@just2junebugs

Broke Horse Moms Links

• Website: https://brokehorsemoms.com
• Newsletter: https://brokehorsemoms.com/newsletter
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/brokehorsemoms
• Facebook: https://facebook.com/brokehorsemoms
• Voice notes: https://speakpipe.com/bhm

Resources Mentioned

• Virginia Tech Helmet Lab Equestrian Helmet Ratings: https://www.helmet.beam.vt.edu/equestrian-helmet-ratings.html
• Champion Saddlery, Richmond, VA: https://championsaddlery.com/
• Full show notes: https://brokehorsemoms.com/save-money-horse-supplies/