Nora & Maria read submissions that include an update on a previous submission and an ammy who can't decide if she should sell her horse (and more). They then answer two listener discussions about whether you should charge for horse trails, and if it's taboo to be an ammy without a trainer.

0:00 Intro

1:18 Update

10:40 Submission #1

21:34 Submission #2

30:13 Submission #3

42:25 Submission #4

1:00:59 Discussion

Nora & Maria read submissions from adult ammys, including an ISO & What I got from someone who bought her dream horse on a budget, and an ammy who got a project for a deal and turne her into a dream mare! They then talk about the appropriate situations for buying a younger horse vs an older horse.

0:00 Intro

1:01 Submission #1

9:54 Submission #2

20:32 Submission #3

28:53 Submission #4

43:11 Discussion

Nora & Maria read submissions including an ammy who wants a reality check on her budget, and someone wondering what a good price would be for their lease horse. They then delve deeper into the situation in a submission & discuss things to consider when deciding whether to invest a significant amount of money in a horse.

0:00 Intro

1:47 Submission #1

16:08 Submission #2

28:17 Submission #3

40:06 Submission #4

1:12:42 Discussion

Nora & Maria read a follow up to a submission from a previous episode. They then read submissions that were sent from 2024 and earlier (if we read yours, please send us an update!). Finally, they have a discussion about the price of lessons and what it takes to run a lesson program.

0:00 Intro

0:34 Submission Follow Up

7:48 Submission #1

16:15 Submission #2

32:41 Submission #3

41:54 Submission #4

48:42 Discussion

Nora & Maria read submissions with no particular theme but hope to find it along the way, including someone who bought and sold a horse within a year, and someone who basically got some free horses. They then discuss their riding journeys and how they got to where they are now.

0:00 Intro

0:50 Submission #1

7:52 Submission #2

18:12 Submission #3

40:27 Submission #4

47:22 Discussion

Nora and Maria read submissions that kind of make you think "wtf"? They then read some listener discussions which include someone asking if she should sell her horse, and another wondering if it is safe to ride a lesson horse on ace.

0:00 Intro

2:01 Submission #1

10:24 Submission #2

21:58 Submission #3

31:41 Submission #4

41:20 Discussion

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Nora & Maria read submissions from fellow Adult Ammys, then they answer a listener's questions about an experience that they had at their barn when looking to purchase a horse.

0:00 Intro

1:19 Update #1

10:21 Update #2

14:38 Submission #1

20:04 Submission #2

35:04 Submission #3

50:00 Discussion

Nora & Maria get a follow up from a previous episode. Then they read some submissions with prices that have them scratching their heads. Finally, they have a discussion about horses with color, when it's okay to specifically shop for them, and if they impact showing.

0:00 Intro

1:28 Submission #1 - Follow up

7:50 Submission #2

23:51 Submission #3

38:55 Submission #4

47:57 Submission #5

51:53 Discussion

Nora & Maria read some "Where Are They Now" follow ups from older submissions. They then have a discussion about what to do when you get disillusioned with riding & provide advice to two listeners who wrote in with questions.

1:45 Submission #1

8:03 Submission #2

13:06 Submission #3

35:10 Submission #4

44:37 Discussion

Nora & Maria read submissions of ISOs vs What I Got. They then discuss the role of social media in the horse world, social media policies, the "image" that social media can portray for barns and trainers, and the implications of social media.

0:00 Intro

1:07 Submission #1

15:23 Submission #2

37:57 Submission #3

42:49 Discussion