After reading Sonja Ochadlik’s deeply personal Instagram post, HorseGrooms invited her onto the HorseGrooms Podcast to continue an important conversation about mental health in the horse world. Sonja shares why asking for help should feel as normal as seeking care for a physical injury, and what friends, employers, and equestrian teams can do to help people feel less alone.

What does excellence actually look like behind the scenes at one of the world’s top show jumping stables? In this episode of the HorseGrooms Podcast, Denise Moriarty shares how 14 years with current World No. 1 Kent Farrington have taught her that great horse care is built on communication, consistency, and attention to detail. From documenting every competition round and weighing horses weekly to monitoring subtle changes and working closely with riders, veterinarians, and farriers, Denise explains how thoughtful systems help horses perform at their best. Although she works at the highest level of the sport, the lessons she shares are practical ideas that every horse care professional can apply.

For more than three decades, Sue Schlegel has cared for some of the world’s top show jumpers alongside John and Beezie Madden. In this article, based on her conversation on The HorseGrooms Podcast – Presented by Horcery, Sue shares the horse care philosophy that has guided her remarkable career. From daily management and traveling horses to tack cleaning, why good grooms stay with great employers, staff retention, and the importance of observation, her practical advice reminds us that great horse care is often built on consistency rather than complexity.

The HorseGrooms Podcast returns on August 1 with practical conversations about horse care, horsemanship, and the people behind the horses. From championship grooms and barn managers to veterinarians, entrepreneurs, and industry experts, each episode is designed to educate, inspire, and strengthen the global grooming community. Meet our first guests, discover our partnership with Horcery, and learn how you can listen, stay updated, or become a podcast sponsor.

She takes us behind the scenes of show jumper Laura Kraut’s operation and discusses her philosophy on horse care.

The former groom and current Director of Sponsorship for Wellington International discusses the positives of the horse industry and the power of reinvention.