Your contribution directly enables us to offer grooms to access invaluable resources and support systems that are crucial for their well-being and efficiency. By providing grooms with the tools they need to excel in their roles, you're ultimately fostering an environment where riders and their teams can thrive together. Your partnership with HorseGrooms isn't just about supporting grooms; it's about investing in the success of every member of the equestrian community. Join us in making a difference today.
When you partner with HorseGrooms through our "Stable Support" program, you're not just backing a cause; you're fueling the success of your team and the grooming industry overall.
Stand with us to help keep good grooms in the industry and get your horses the top care they deserve.
Without generous sponsors, HorseGrooms wouldn't be accessible to most grooms. Our blend of free resources and community offerings directly shapes the careers, connections, and collective knowledge base of grooms worldwide, directly impacting the horses under their care and the teams they're a part of. By supporting HorseGrooms, you're furthering our shared mission to keep horsemanship alive and propel the craft of grooming forward.
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Aligning your stable with one of the fastest growing equine communities
Supporting grooms around the world while making the most of an industry we all love
Making the best care possible available to more of our beloved equine partners
Standing with us in our mission to keep horsemanship alive
Here are your options to get involved:
Ally | $750 - $2,000
The perfect fit for barns, trainers, and riders who want to show their appreciation for the hard work and dedication of grooms and barn managers. Can include:
- One social media post in which you can give a shout out to your groom, grooms, barn manager, or team
- You will be featured in a list of supporters on our website
Tailored for those who want to deepen their involvement with HorseGrooms, appreciate their team, and grow a community of talented grooms. Can include:
Advocate | $2,000 - 5,000
- All Ally inclusions listed above
- Your groom or barn manager can take us Behind the Scenes at your home barn for a day for a social media story series to show how they do things and what their day looks like.
Designed for those who lead by example and are committed to not only elevating their own team but setting the standard for industry excellence. Includes:
Champion | $5,000+
- All Ally and Advocate inclusions listed above
- We'll conduct and share an interview with your barn manager or groom on our website and highlight it on social media.
Any amount helps! Simply put, without generous contributions, HorseGrooms would not be affordable for the vast majority of the grooming community and we would not be able to provide in-person and online events, resources, spotlights, and opportunities for grooms around the world.
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Supporter | Any amount!
Your support directly helps us provide in-person and online events, resources, education, spotlights, and opportunities to grooms around the world.
HorseGrooms was born out of love for the horse and love for the sport. But our mission goes beyond simply providing resources and creating content.
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.
laura elser, HG writer
to share what they know and to better horsemanship as a whole! I'm so happy to be a part of that!
"I love the idea of people coming together across the equine industry
COURTNEY CARSON, IGA COORD.
gather for advice and support while providing tips and tricks to making the most of the industry we all love.”
"I'm incredibly excited about HorseGrooms because it will give grooms a place to
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like education about horses, how to stay healthy physically and mentally longer, financial planning, and many more."
"A fantastic idea for grooms helping grooms in all different aspects
ANONYMOUS COMMUNITY MEMBER
and share to make our horsey world a better place. So I think what HorseGrooms is doing is great!"
"The more we get used to talking about being a groom the more we grooms will talk
EMMA FORD, WORLD CLASS GROOMING
HorseGrooms is a space for hard working grooms to get advice and support throughout their careers and how to look after themselves as they advance through life."
"This platform will help bring the joy of working with horses back into many lives.
Lucy Katan, IGA director
and it's important for all those who want to see lasting change to have constructive collaborative relationships with one another. Our collaboration with HG will yield valuable resources for all grooms."
“There is a long overdue cultural shift happening in equestrian sport,
What Our Community Is Saying
laura elser, HG writer
to share what they know and to better horsemanship as a whole! I'm so happy to be a part of that!
"I love the idea of people coming together across the equine industry
COURTNEY CARSON, IGA COORD.
gather for advice and support while providing tips and tricks to making the most of the industry we all love.”
"I'm incredibly excited about HorseGrooms because it will give grooms a place to
ringmaster pedro
like education about horses, how to stay healthy physically and mentally longer, financial planning, and many more."
"A fantastic idea for grooms helping grooms in all different aspects
You're just plain not ready to take this step to get involved. And that's OK.
You believe the grooming industry and available resources are just fine as they are.
You aren't seeking to expand your support for initiatives focused on enhancing equine welfare and care standards.
You prefer to keep your team's contributions behind the scenes and aren't interested in publicly recognizing their efforts.
It's NOT for you if:
You want to align your stable with one of the fastest growing equine communities.
You want to stand with us in our mission of keeping horsemanship alive.
Ensuring the highest standards of care and welfare for your horses is important to you.
You believe in empowering grooms with resources and recognition to enhance their skills and keep good grooms in the industry.
Stable Support IS for you if:
You might be wondering if you're in the right place...
Hi, I'm Dinette and I started HorseGrooms in an effort to start conversations around making lasting change in the grooming industry.
After being a barn rat for a big part of my youth and working as a teacher at an equine college, I worked as a groom and rider in New Zealand and in the US, drove the truck from the Netherlands to the Nations Cups in Rome and Dublin, and rode young horses in Argentina and China.
But I also got fired by George Morris because the tack trunk didn’t come back clean and organized enough after a summer of being on the road showing horses all over the East Coast U.S...
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Today, as the founder of HorseGrooms and as a global equine writer, I'm on a mission to grow a space for grooms everywhere to share stories and resources, seek out opportunities, and advance the craft of horsemanship.
I'd love to chat with you about how you can get involved to support more grooms having more successful, sustainable, and enjoyable careers! Because when grooms thrive, our industry and our horses thrive!
Get in touch with me directly →
Reach out to us anytime to chat about what you're looking for and HorseGrooms founder Dinette will work directly with you to find the right partnership opportunity for you!
"I DON'T KNOW WHICH OF THESE OPTIONS IS RIGHT FOR ME."
Did you see our free and low-cost options to get involved? Simply create a free profile in our Community, subscribe to our emails, or make a contribution of any size to support grooms getting the best resources possible!
"I love what you're doing but our budget simply can't support this right now."
Passionate equestrian entrepreneurs of all kinds are involved with HorseGrooms! Get in touch with us to explore opportunities or check out our most popular support models here.
"I was actually looking for promotional opportunities for my company."
A few more common questions we get from people looking to partner with us
I love what you're doing! How can I be a part of this?
If you know of any individuals or organizations who would be interested in supporting HorseGrooms, we would love to be connected! Simply put, without our generous sponsors, HorseGrooms would not be affordable for the vast majority of the equine grooming community. Also one of the best things you can do is to share our posts, subscribe to our newsletter, and simply be a part of this community.
Are you open to new contributors and ideas?
Yes, we are! You can never stop learning and making new connections in this industry! HorseGrooms was created out of our love for community and sharing of resources, so we are always open to exploring partnerships with industry experts, photographers, videographers, or fellow passionate equestrians. If you have an idea for a resource or connection for horse grooms, we would love to hear it!
Do you have a media kit?
We do! We're happy to share our media kit with potential partners and sponsors. Please reach out to headgroom@horsegrooms.com to start the conversation and request it.
What is this "HorseGrooms Community" I keep hearing about?
We surveyed grooms around the world and they told us what they want to make the most of their grooming career and experience, and we listened. Soon, you'll be able to connect with and learn from grooms and industry experts in a safe and supportive environment, as well as gain access to exclusive resources, event details, networking opportunities, and more. This community is open to grooms and all who are passionate about keeping horsemanship alive.
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Let's Set the Standard Together
Take the lead in championing excellence in the craft of grooming and community growth with our curated Stable Support tiers, crafted to align with your commitment to supporting both HorseGrooms and your team.
Advocate
$2,000 - $5,000
Champion
$5,000+
Designed for those who lead by example and are committed to not only elevating their own team but setting the standard for industry excellence.
Ally
$750 - $2,000
Tailored for barns, trainers, and riders seeking to deepen their involvement in growing a community of talented grooms and overall appreciation across the industry.
The perfect fit for barns, trainers, and riders who want to show their appreciation for the hard work and dedication of grooms and barn managers.
You're also welcome to contribute any amount to support grooms around the world having access to in-person and online events, resources, spotlights, and opportunities. Give any amount →
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