BGA Grooms' Life Podcast: Recent Episodes
British Grooms Association
Discover the world of grooms from the worlds only professional association - the British Grooms Association
BGA Podcast Host, Liz Daniels, interviews arguably three of our nation's most successful ever grooms and BGA Ambassadors: Alan Davies, Jackie Potts and Jenny Ellis.
With over 150 years of experience between them and countless Europeans, Worlds and Olympic Games Liz discovers more about their life stories and what they are up to now. Be prepared to laugh out loud at some of these Super Groom's tales!
Often an occupation choice associated with the younger generation Carly O’Brien talks about the advantages of having a career before grooming and how she took the leap into becoming a groom.
Freelance grooms Liz Walsh and Gemma Lucas discuss work life balance, and how to find it! We chat about balancing a career with family commitments, preventing burnout and making being a groom work around ‘normal’ life.
Jackie Potts, long term head girl to GB eventer William Fox-Pitt talks about her career as a groom, how one week turned into 30 years,. We talk about how grooming has changed and making a legacy of sharing her knowledge.
Jess Errington, head girl and travelling groom to British Eventer Harry Meade, chats about her experiences of how to prevent burnout in a busy competition yard.
The Grooms’ Life Podcast in conversation with BGA member groom and rider Eileen Beach as we chat about support networks, the importance of mental health and well-being and how many grooms are affected by these issues.
Find out what help and support is available as Eileen shares her own story of battling with and overcoming mental health issues.
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