Episode
NCAA Equestrian Journey w/Elizabeth Howell
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- Broke Horse Moms
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- Oct 21, 2025
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- 2273
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Summary
What happens when your kid’s dream of riding in college actually comes true? In this episode, Angie sits down with Elizabeth Howell , marketing and media expert, lifelong horse lover, and proud mom of an NCAA equestrian, to unpack what it really looks like when your family’s years of early mornings, long show days, and endless barn bills finally pay off. Elizabeth shares her daughter Samantha’s journey from pony kid to Division I athlete, including how they navigated the financial reality of competitive riding, what it took to earn scholarship money, and what life is like on a collegiate equestrian team. Spoiler: the recognition and opportunities NCAA riders get might surprise you. Whether your child is just starting lessons or already dreaming of riding under stadium lights, this episode offers hope, honesty, and hard-earned insight from a mom who’s been there. In This Episode: How Elizabeth and her family juggled multiple jobs to keep their daughter in the saddle The process that led to 66% of Samantha’s college tuition being covered through scholarships Why NCAA equestrian matters for visibility and respect within college sports How being a horse mom opened unexpected career doors for Elizabeth What moms should know early on if their kid might want to ride in college About Elizabeth Howell Elizabeth is the founder of Howell Media and a marketing and media strategist who helps entrepreneurs and executives leverage LinkedIn and podcast guesting to grow their visibility. Before building her business, she spent nearly two decades supporting her daughter’s equestrian career, from braiding horses at 2 a.m. and managing horse shows to running her own mobile equestrian gift store, She Rides I Pay . Elizabeth has also worked with top equestrian media brands and helped NCAA E…