10/04/2025
Instagrooms Gives Back Winners🫶🏼
Through this initiative and our partners at Angelstone Events, we’re celebrating the heart of the horse industry — the people who show up early, stay late, and give their all to the horses and riders they care for.
This year, we received hundreds heartfelt nominations from across the industry — stories of grit, compassion, and quiet dedication that keep our barns and showgrounds running. Choosing just a few was nearly impossible, but these five stood out for the impact they make every single day.
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🏆 Top Winners
✨ Amanda Dowdall and
Amanda is a true guardian of second chances. Through her small business, she’s dedicated her life to rehabbing and rehoming horses who might not have been given a fair ending otherwise. Often putting the horses’ needs above her own, Amanda works tirelessly to give each one a new start and a chance to thrive. Her compassion, perseverance, and belief in every horse’s worth reflect the very spirit of this award.
✨ Chloe Coulson
Chloe is every barn’s dream groom — reliable, skilled, and endlessly kind. She brings calm professionalism to every horse she handles, understanding their unique personalities and building trust with patience and care. Known for her quiet leadership and ability to adapt to any situation, Chloe’s loyalty and heart make her a shining example of what true horsemanship looks like behind the scenes.
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🏅 Runner-Ups — Each receiving $100 in Shapley's products for their horses
Megan Williams — The steady force every barn needs. Megan’s positivity and work ethic lift everyone around her. She gives her best to both horses and riders and never asks for recognition — she simply makes every day better.
Carlos Orellas — The ultimate team player. Even without a horsey background, Carlos stepped in with heart and hustle — grooming, hauling, helping, and cheering everyone on. He’s the guy who gets it done and does it all with a smile.
Ruby Hill — A hardworking university student who juggles her studies with long days at the barn. From taking photos to mucking stalls and helping wherever needed, Ruby’s dedication and upbeat energy make her loved by everyone around her.
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💜 Instagrooms is proud to recognize these incredible individuals — and the hundreds of others who make our community what it is.
Reading each nomination was a powerful reminder that there are so many deserving people in this industry, and we look forward to continuing the Instagrooms Gives Back Award in the years ahead.
This program inspires us to keep working harder to build the safest, most empowering gig platform in the horse world — created for the people who make it all possible.
