#77 | 🇬🇧 Lucy Katan - Founder of the British and International Grooms Associations : The voice to those who had none.
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“A groom can’t necessarily win you a medal, but they can certainly lose you one.”
These are the words of our guest today: Lucy Katan, founder of both the British and International Grooms Associations.
And that quote says it all — grooms are absolutely essential in the day-to-day running of a stable. Having worked as a groom myself, I know firsthand how demanding, yet deeply rewarding, this job can be. Grooms are often the horse’s closest companion, ensuring their wellbeing no matter the weather, the season, or the pressure of competition. They are the quiet force behind the scenes that helps riders shine. In short: what would we do without them?
Yet despite their importance, this role has long remained invisible — leading to precarious work conditions and lack of recognition. That began to change when Lucy decided to speak up in 2007, determined to give a voice to those who had none.
Thanks to her efforts, and her vision of a more respectful and professional equestrian world, thousands of grooms have now joined the British Grooms Association — and since 2022, the International Grooms Association has been growing steadily too.
In this interview, Lucy shares the behind-the-scenes story of how these landmark organizations came to be, the challenges she’s faced along the way, her advice for grooms and stables alike, and her mission to create safer, fairer working environments — all with warmth, insight and contagious energy.
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