If you follow international eventing, you’ve likely seen the cheerful, hardworking face of Adam Short somewhere near the finish line, a gold medal, or a perfectly turned-out horse. Now, HorseGrooms Insiders get the chance to meet him in a live Q&A on Monday, Aug. 11, and ask him all their questions about grooming, traveling, turnout, Olympic dreams, and more.
Short is the longtime top groom to former World No.1 Tom McEwen, based at Gatcombe Park in Gloucestershire (U.K.). Over the years, Short has cared for some of the world’s most successful horses, including Toledo de Kerser and JL Dublin, both of whom helped Team Great Britain to Olympic gold in Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024. In Kentucky earlier this year, Short also took home the Best Turned Out Award, a moment he describes as “a lovely bonus” to an unforgettable trip.
But Short isn’t just a groom at the top of the sport — he’s also known for his upbeat attitude, sense of humor, and deep love for the horses in his care. Whether it’s packing flight trunks, sharing his tips for keeping warm in winter, or prioritizing horse welfare over perfect plaits, Short brings an honest and down-to-earth perspective that grooms at all levels will relate to.
What You’ll Learn in the Live Q&A
In our live session with Short on Monday, Aug. 11 at 19h CET | 18h British time | 1 p.m. EST | 10 a.m. PT, we’ll talk about:
- What it’s really like grooming at the Olympics and five-star events
- His best grooming, travel, and packing tips
- How to balance busy schedules with horse welfare
- Funny stories from life on the road
- His thoughts on recognition for grooms in the industry
- And much more
This is a relaxed and open conversation, and Insiders can ask Short their own questions live.
Can’t make it live? Don’t worry. All Q&A replays are available for HorseGrooms Insiders, including past sessions with top grooms and equine professionals like Margo Thomas, Lars Seefeld, Josie Eliasson, Felicia Wallin, Courtney Carson, and Maya Luttinger of Freely Forward Bodywork.
Join HorseGrooms Insiders and Get Access
This Q&A is exclusively available to HorseGrooms Insiders, our premium membership tier created for grooms who want to go the extra mile, grow, connect, and learn from the best in the business. With Insiders, you get:
- Monthly live Q&As and expert sessions
- A $25 Coprro gift card
- Replays of all previous Q&As and MeetUps
- A private Insiders Chat space
- Mentorship from experienced professionals
- Exclusive discounts and free resources
- A complimentary subscription to The Plaid Horse magazine
- Our best resources
- A chance to become the Corro HorseGroom of the Month, win a $100 Corro Gift Card, and get featured on HorseGrooms.com and in the Corro newsletter
- And more
Not ready to commit? Start your free trial today and join Short’s Q&A on Aug. 11.
- To learn more about Insiders, visit: www.horsegrooms.com/insiders
- Ready to join Insiders? Sign up here.
- Already an Insider? RSVP for the Live Q&A with Short here.
Already part of the free HorseGrooms Community? Use the discount code inside the community for 15% off your Insiders membership.
Whether you’re grooming at your local barn or aiming for the world stage, this is your chance to learn directly from one of the best.
Join us live. Learn from Short. And be part of something bigger.
Featured photo courtesy of Jon Stroud Media.
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