Sam Seivwright

Sam grew up in Scotland surrounded by animals, with her mother owning a riding school and livery yard. Horses have always been a central part of her life and career, and from an early age she was immersed in their care, management and training. For the past 17 years, Sam has been involved in international carriage driving, working with some of the sport’s most respected competitors, including the renowned Bowmanfamily, the current UK National Champion, Team GB and for American competitors at the World Championships. Sam was part of the team who presented a performance to King Salman of Saudi Arabia in their World Equestrian Games pitch at the prestigious Saudi Cup in Riyadh. Alongside her equestrian career, Sam has spent over a decade working cross the film and TV industry in a variety of production roles. Her experience ranges from working extensively with animals on set, through to senior risk management positions, including at one of the UK’s leading broadcasters, where she specialized in risk management andproduction safety across a diverse slate of scripted and unscripted productions. Sam collaborated with production teams to support practical solutions that prioritized welfare whilst meeting their creative objectives. Combining her extensive production knowledge with a lifelong background working withanimals, Sam is passionate about helping productions create outstanding content while ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare and safety.