{"id":2201946,"date":"2025-03-05T13:16:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-05T13:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/flld\/?p=2201946"},"modified":"2025-02-26T15:57:45","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T15:57:45","slug":"get-to-know-our-team-sian-hodges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/flld\/get-to-know-our-team-sian-hodges\/","title":{"rendered":"Get to Know Our Team! The people behind our company&#8217;s achievements."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Meet our Sales Assistant, Sian Hodges &#8211; Getting to Know the Forelock &amp; Load Team<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>At Forelock &amp; Load, we love introducing our fantastic team to our customers. This week, we\u2019re shining the spotlight on Sian! From her love of horses to her favourite Forelock &amp; Load products, here\u2019s a chance to get to know her better.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/flld\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2025\/02\/Sian-and-Blue-Rinse-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2201958\" style=\"width:736px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/flld\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2025\/02\/Sian-and-Blue-Rinse-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/flld\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2025\/02\/Sian-and-Blue-Rinse-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/flld\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2025\/02\/Sian-and-Blue-Rinse-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/flld\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2025\/02\/Sian-and-Blue-Rinse-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/flld\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2025\/02\/Sian-and-Blue-Rinse-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/flld\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2025\/02\/Sian-and-Blue-Rinse-370x245.jpg 370w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/flld\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2025\/02\/Sian-and-Blue-Rinse.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sian and her mare Aurora at a show last summer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Love for Good Food &amp; Music<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sian is a big fan of Carbonara\u2014a classic comfort dish. While she enjoys a wide range of foods, she steers clear of anything spicy! When it comes to music, her favourite song is \u201cStick Season\u201d by Noah Kahan, a song that perfectly matches her laid-back and outdoorsy personality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Would Play Sian in a Movie?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If Sian were to star in a film, she\u2019d want Jennifer Lawrence to play her. Not only does she admire Jennifer\u2019s acting skills, but she also loves her sense of humour and down-to-earth attitude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Life Outside of Forelock &amp; Load<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When she\u2019s not helping customers, Sian spends her time riding her horse, Aurora (when Aurora is in the mood!) and caring for her other horse, Lennie, who she affectionately refers to as a \u201crather expensive field ornament.\u201d She also enjoys outdoor adventures with her two Labradors Bumble and Amber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Sian Loves About Working at Forelock &amp; Load<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For Sian, the best part of working at Forelock and Load is the opportunity to interact with customers and meet new people. She enjoys the variety that comes with the job, as no two days are ever the same!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fun Facts About Sian<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Favourite Colour:<\/strong> Blue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Most Admired Sportsperson:<\/strong> Has to be Rachael Blackmore \u2013 an inspiring jockey who has broken barriers in a male-dominated industry and proving that hard work does pay off. I also believe Rachael has inspired many women that it is possible to have a career into horse racing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dream Horse to Ride:<\/strong> Secretariat \u2013 not to race ride, but to experience the thrill of riding such a legendary horse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dream Holiday:<\/strong> A horseback safari in Africa, an experience that would be truly exceptional and memorable. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If I was an Animal:<\/strong> I would be a cat \u2013 because they live a laid-back life, and I love my sleep!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sian\u2019s Favourite Forelock &amp; Load Product<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sian\u2019s go-to product is the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forelockandload.com\/samshield\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Samshield Riding Hat\">Samshield Riding Hat<\/a><\/strong>. She loves how light, comfortable, and well-fitting it is, and she\u2019s especially a fan of the washable liner that helps keep it fresh. Plus, she appreciates that you can <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forelockandload.com\/blog\/samshield-configurator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"customise\">customise<\/a> <\/strong>it with as much bling as you like!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re so lucky to have Sian as part of the Forelock &amp; Load team! Stay tuned as we introduce more of our team members in the coming weeks. Have a question for Sian? Pop into the store and say hello!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meet our Sales Assistant, Sian Hodges &#8211; Getting to Know the Forelock &amp; Load Team At Forelock &amp; Load, we love introducing our fantastic team to our customers. This week, we\u2019re shining the spotlight on Sian! 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