What does it take to become a central figure of Europe's fastest growing online Equine media brand?

Today I talk to Gary Monahan, Community manager of the Grassroots Gazette and Host of Series One of "The Grassroots Rider Academy"

We talk about how he came to be a part of the Grassroots Gazette team and his journey within the organisation

The importance of having the right people around you

Where the idea of The Grassroots Rider Academy came from and why it and platforms like the Grassroots Gazette are so important to amateur riders

We talk about mindset and how it is something that amateurs really struggle with

How that we never really give ourselves credit for how well we've done

We also talk about how Gary got into horses and how he found a way to ride different horses growing up

How after a small break from horses, one show had him right back at it again and how equestrians are just a different breed

We also speak about how equestrians' love for horses can actually affect us negatively sometimes because we are so focused on ourselves that we often forget to look after ourselves

Gary also speaks about how equine sports can be isolating and that it would be great to see more team events to get people together more instead of against each other

Gary predominantly events and we talk about what drew him to eventing and what changes he would like to see in the industry

We discuss social media and the effects it has on the industry both good and bad

That you need to enjoy your time with your horse instead of dwelling on the one bad thing that happens when you're competing

We also discuss Gary's plans for the coming year both in and out of the saddle

Gary also has a cracking piece of advice at the end of the podcast that everyone needs to hear

If you're looking to keep up with Gary you can find him:

Instagram: @gar.monahan

You'll find him over on The Grassroots Gazette: @thegrassrootsgazette

If you are interested in working with me you can find me :

Instagram: @chrissyhfitness

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