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.

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 

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