From Mental Health to Tips and Tricks of the Trade: USEA Grooms Program Roundtable
Throughout the year, top eventing grooms from the USEA Grooms Committee have taken time to discuss the issues grooms in the sport face, and we're excited to share their latest discussion. In this roundtable discussion, former five-star groom and current sport and performance psychology consultant Dr. Tyler Murray EdD CMPC moderates a discussion with freelance groom Alyssa Dobrotin and Adam Short, groom for British Olympic eventer Tom McEwen.
From Dobrotin and Short's beginnings in the horse world to mental health to tips and tricks of the trade, this is a can't-miss discussion!
About the USEA Grooms Program
The aim of the USEA Grooms Program is to drive educational opportunities for grooms, sustainability for groom careers, and promote equine management and welfare. The USEA Grooms Committee reports to the VP of Active Athletes and is comprised of many current professional grooms in the industry. Throughout the year, the Grooms Program hosts educational seminars on top horse care techniques and topics for anyone who is interested in attending. Click here to learn more about the Grooms Program and view the schedule of upcoming seminars.
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