The Meet Up is open to all grooms—regardless of discipline, level, or number of horses. These gatherings are designed to bring grooms together to connect, learn, and support one another and we are so grateful Desert Horse Park supports this. The HorseGrooms Meet-Ups offer a blend of education and camaraderie, fostering a strong sense of community within the HorseGrooms network.
Four Expert Speakers
Attendees will enjoy an interactive format featuring four expert speakers, each leading 20-minute sessions as small breakout groups rotate between them. DIHP will sponsor snacks and drinks.
The event’s lineup includes:
- Top Groom Margo Thomas: Sharing insights from her journey to the 2024 Paris Olympics with Laura Kraut’s Baloutinue.
- Dr. Barb Blasko of ShowMD: Offering tips on self-care for grooms, ensuring that those who care for horses can also take care of themselves.
- Equestrian Fitness Instructor Davante Wiltshire of Limitless Performance LLC: Demonstrating simple stretches to keep grooms feeling their best.
- Dietician Kimberly Maloomian of Kimba’s Kitchen, RD, LDN: Teaching healthy eating habits for busy schedules and making easy, nutritious snacks on-site.
For bios on the clinicians, go to the event space in the HorseGrooms Community.
Goodie Bag
To top it off, each attendee will leave with a special goodie bag, thanks to the generosity of our sponsors Desert International Horse Park, Ride Every Stride, Instagrooms, DziaSport, Kimba’s Kitchen, ShowMD, Limitless Performance LLC, Corro, and, of course, HorseGrooms.
If you’d like to attend the event, please fill out the RSVP form and keep an eye out for updates in the HorseGrooms Community and on our social media pages.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Photos courtesy of Tori Bilas for Desert International Horse Park
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Our goal is to create a space to keep horsemanship alive; for grooms to support and educate each other; and to help advance the craft of grooming. HorseGrooms is dedicated to ambitious grooms everywhere.
