Episode 4 - Equestrian Careers: with Holly Outtridge and Niki Baxter

In episode 4, Miri and Rhi are joined by Holly Outtridge - who left her corporate career to set up her own photography business - and Niki Baxter - a professional groom best known for her viral clipping, plaiting and grooming skills. We discuss all things equestrian careers - how to get into it, avoiding pitfalls and finding support in community. Chapters:  0:00 Intro  0:36 Rhi’s week - competing, a special quote and a stirrup mishap  6:48 Miri’s week - a runaway horse and a special day with Blondie 16:14 today’s topic and guests 18:46 Rhi’s equestrian journey  21:19 Miri’s equestrian career  26:18 unpaid internships  28:30 introducing Holly Outtridge & her photography career  29:31 introducing Niki Baxter and her professional grooming career  30:35 How did you get into your career?  32:42 Social media as a stream of income?  35:53 is your job financially comfortable?  39:39 creating stable income when self-employed 42:12 ‘bread and butter’ jobs  45:38 qualifications (or lack thereof!)  48:31 apprenticeships  50:34 when things go wrong  56:25 the future of the industry  1:08:45 going self employed  This Equestrian Life is brought to you by Miri Hackett (Hackett Equine) and Rhiannon Davies and sponsored by Premier Performance. Join our weekly chats where we discuss everything from training and mental health to our weekly horse-shaped mishaps - all from the perspective of a professional rider and hobby rider.  Huge thanks to Premier Performance for sponsoring this podcast.  Get your 4 FREE products with every order - that's 20% off AND 4 exclusive goodies FREE with every order using code equestrianlife20 T&Cs - DISCOUNT CODE CANNOT BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ANY OTHER OFFERS, SALE PRODUCTS or BUNDLE PACK PROMOTIONS. Not available on Premier Horse Treats, packs of 3, 5 and 10 cookies or palatability samples, mash, Unicorn and Variety cookies are also exempt. Free products included whilst stocks last. Free products will be added to your order at the time of sending out. Follow Miri on Instagram, TikTok and train with Hackett Equine  Follow Rhi on Instagram, TikTok and fill out your Equestrian Money Diary   Follow Holly Outtridge on Instagram and find her key links here  Follow Niki on Instagram and find her key links here   One of Rhi’s favourite examples from the ‘Hi, I’m Amanda!” TikTok trend: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGdUH2R7x/ The British Grooms Association Produced by Amy Long