What it's like to be a top groom? A visit to Tom McEwen & his team | RIDE presented by Longines

“A lot of people think grooms just muck out and tack up. I always compare being a groom to being an athlete manager; the horse is your athlete, and you have to manage them.” 🏇📋
In the latest episode of RIDE, presented by Longines, join us as we visit Gatcombe Park Estate, home to eventing royalty Tom McEwen and his team. 🇬🇧
The horses’ day-to-day wellbeing is overseen by devoted groom Adam Short. From morning checks to managing feed, the farrier and everything in between, discover what it takes to be a top groom! 💯
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[@val_nightlily]

Best job ever.

[@nicolakerrison]

Interesting perspective and a clear beautiful bond with the horses, thanks for sharing

[@cauthoncrazy]

Great piece!

[@juliehare3403]

Hopefully, there is a plan in place to take care of these elite sport horses through their retirement and to their end as well. Some.of these horses are found going into the meat trade...please make some.kind of law to keep this from happening. These horses have given of themselves their entire life, let's make sure they are taken care of forever. Thanks Go look up " Legacy of Legends" , a sanctuary for elderly elite horses from the sport of dressage, stadium jumping and eventing.

[@user-ls5uw1bz1c]

Same with the grooms. Was a groom for over 25 years. My body paid the price for working and caring for horses. Arthritus, joints, carpal tunnel. No retirement, pension, health insurance. Or a place to live. Really don't make the kind of money people think you do. I only made $17 thousand a year even though I was given a place to live on the farm. Nobody wants or cares for you when you get older and are of no use to anyone anymore. Or if your boss passes away or goes out of business or quits riding and owning horses.