The Groom’s Perspective Podcast

We’re thrilled to bring you this episode featuring none other than Sarah Charnley, dedicated groom to Ros Canter. 🎙

Want the inside scoop on what grooming for one of the best event riders in the world really looks like? Then you won’t want to miss this episode. Sarah’s long-term partnership with Ros is truly inspiring for grooms and equestrians alike. This conversation is packed with laughter, behind-the-scenes stories, and invalu...

“Horse injury” — two words that strike fear into any equestrian’s heart. It’s every rider’s worst nightmare, and even the pros have to find ways to cope when the unthinkable happens. In part two, Ellie shares her honest and heartfelt story about her top horse’s injury, the challenges it’s brought, and how she’s finding her way forward as a young event rider chasing her dreams.

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*Part 2 out next week*

In this episode, we’re joined by young event rider Ellie Frederick’s, who’s managing the demands of life as a professional rider while studying at Cardiff University. Ellie takes us behind the scenes of her journey — from coping with the challenges of horse injuries to finding balance between university life and the intensity of eventing.

Whether you’re thinking about juggling horses and higher education, cur...

Welcome back to Series 2, Episode 2 of The Grooms’ Perspective! 🌟 This week we’re joined by the incredible Sasha Hargreaves, who dedicated her life to the world of eventing 🏇. After years of hard work, passion, and success, Sasha made the brave decision to step away — not just from running a business in eventing, but from horses altogether.

In this honest and thought-provoking conversation, Sasha opens up about her journey, her r...

We’re back! 🎉 Join us as we return with weekly updates on life behind the scenes as professional grooms. In this episode, we look back at the second half of our season — the highs, the (mostly) lows, and everything in between. We also chat about why the season wrapped up a little differently than planned and reflect on the amazing opportunities that came from series one of the podcast.

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🎧 Episode 11 – A Day in the Life: Jeanette Brakewell 🐎

Back by popular demand (and never one to hold back!), Olympic medallist Jeanette Brakewell returns — this time giving us the inside scoop on what a typical day really looks like for a professional event rider 🏅👩‍🌾

From early mornings to competition days, Jeanette talks us through the highs, the chaos, and everything in between — with plenty of laughs along the way! 😂💪

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Welcome back to Episode 10 of The Groom’s Perspective Podcast! 🐴✨

This week, we’re catching you up on all the behind-the-scenes action from our latest grooming and competing adventures. 💼🏇

Ever wondered what really goes on at a 3-day event? We break it all down — from the early starts to the final trot-up — and dive into the key differences between a one-day and a three-day event. 🚿🧽⏱

It’s an episode packed with insight, laugh...

Welcome back to The Grooms Perspective Podcast – Episode 9!

In this episode, we’re incredibly lucky to be joined by the brilliant David, who brings years of experience and a fresh, honest perspective to the world of grooming. David opens up about the realities of life behind the scenes in the equestrian industry — from the pressures and passion to the moments when stepping back can actually be the healthiest choice.

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We’re back with another chatty episode of The Grooms Perspective – and after a whirlwind couple of weeks, there’s a lot to catch up on! From Katy grooming three horses at a 3-day event to what really goes down on the yard when one of us is away, we’re lifting the lid on the not-so-glamorous side of grooming.

Expect plenty of laughs, a bit of chaos, and some serious early mornings (3:30am alarms, anyone? 😵‍💫). As always, we’re kee...

Have you ever wondered how equestrian businesses choose their sponsored riders? Or what it really takes to turn a passion for photography into a thriving business in the horse world? 📸🐴

In this inspiring episode of The Grooms Perspective Podcast, we sit down with the incredibly talented Jo and Nic of Jo Hansford Photography. Jo and Nic share their journey from launching their business to working with some of the industry’s bright...

Ever wondered how a job in grooming could shape your future career? 🤔 In this episode, we chat with our guest Henry, who shares his journey from finishing A-levels 🎓 to working hands-on as a groom for an event rider 🧽🏇 — and how that experience led him to his next chapter as an equine physiotherapist 💪🐎.

We explore the highs, the challenges, and the unexpected lessons along the way — with plenty of laughs, of course! 😂✨

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We’re breaking down what didn’t quite go to plan at Osberton with our young horses, and celebrating everything that went right for Katy at the Badminton Grassroots Championships! 🏇✨ From how she qualified to what the experience was really like, it’s a must-listen for anyone dreaming of flying round that iconic turf in 2026! 💥

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This week on the podcast, we’re looking back at the highs and lows of our eventing journeys as we gear up for our first competition together 🐎✨ From our first, worst, and best events to the naive mistakes we made early on, it’s a mix of laughter, lessons, and reflection 🎙💬 Head to the episode to hear it all—and don’t forget to share your own eventing highs and lows in the comments or tag us in your stories 📲📸 Join the conversa...

Although no two days are the same, we’ve done our best to talk you through a day in the life of an eventing groom. From missed alarms on competition mornings, to icing cakes before work, we hope this gives you an insight into our day to day life as a (mostly) professional groom.

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Opening the stable door and delving into the lives of two eventing grooms, sharing the unfiltered highs and lows as they try to pave their way through the equestrian world. From early mornings to big moments, behind the scenes chaos to competition thrills - this is the real eventing journey of two horse mad girls who want to unravel what you can really get out of this sport if you weren’t born into it.

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