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Why Equestrian Is Almost Nothing Without Grooms
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Courtney Carson, former Olympic groom and founding board member of the International Grooms Association (IGA).
The IGA is responsible for making the equestrian space much better for grooms, whether it be regarding improved venue design, helping to prevent burnout, or resources to work with their employers.
Be sure to listen to this episode and if you want to keep up with Courtney, check out her work at internationalgrooms.org.
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Chapters
1. Why Equestrian Is Almost Nothing Without Grooms (00:00:00)
2. Advocating for Groom Rights (00:00:07)
3. Challenges and Rewards of Grooming Horses (00:12:28)
4. Challenges in Managing Equestrian Programs (00:25:46)
5. Equestrian Barn Staff Retention (00:30:49)
6. Future of Grooms in Equestrian Industry (00:41:45)
7. Improving Communication and Logistics for Eventing (00:54:17)
8. Navigating the Equestrian Competition Circuit (00:57:21)
9. Supporting and Mentoring Grooms (01:08:20)
10. Thanking Courtney and Ending Conversation (01:17:53)
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