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The BGA

For all the grooms

The British Grooms Association (BGA) is the professionalmembership body for everyone who works with horses.

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BGA Membership

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As a member, you will be joining thousands of other grooms who belong.

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Renew

Renew your BGA membership, the world's only association for those who work with horses.

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Personal accident and liability policies. Suitable if you are employed or self-employed.

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Insurance Membership

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BGA Member Resources

Personal Accident

No. 1 trusted grooms insurance, making sure you're covered if things go wrong.

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Freelancers Liability

Freelancers Liability Insurance - discounted bespoke price for BGA members only.

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Travel Insurance

Going abroad with work? Don't forget your travel insurance. Affordable policies for grooms.

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Find a job

Looking for a new opportunity? Have a look at our BGA Job Board.

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Advertise a job

On the search for a new team member? Advertise your job from just £10.

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Freelance Grooms

Looking for a freelance groom? Are you a freelancer wanting to advertise your services?

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Certified BGA freelancer

Stand out to your clients as a certified professional freelance groom.

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Client agreement creator

Create your own smart written agreements for your clients.

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Freelance advert

Advertise your business and get more clients.

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Where to train

Whether you're looking for a college or a horse care course, finding the right course is easy.

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BGA E learning

Our e-learning courses are free for members and include the BEF recognised Groom Clean.

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Grooms Life Blog

What it's really like being a groom. Hear from our members.

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Contracts

Creating bespoke, compliant, contracts is easy with the EEA's Contract Creator.

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Employment Essentials

From employment staff, to health and safety - there is a complete toolkit to support you.

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Find a groom

Need to advertise a new job? Or find a freelance groom?

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From only £25.50 per year

Becoming a member

We exist to support BGA members throughout their career as a groom, providing support, advice and education to all working in the industry and to speak up on the issues that really matter.

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Join a community of thousands of grooms just like you.

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Discounted insurance products tailored for all who work with horses.

Learn

Dedicated online information and training resources at your fingertips.

Support

Friendly and expert advice on all career and employment related matters.

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Grooms Life Blog
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Equine Carbon Calculator launched to Inspire Environmental Action

Groundbreaking initiative aimed at empowering the equine industry to lead the way in combating the climate crisis…

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Blog I didn't realise I had broken my neck

I didn't realise I had broken my neck!

Matthew Glentworth is super experienced, he has worked for legends like Zara Tindall and the Tuckers, yet it still happened to him....…

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Blog From Groom to Employer

From groom to employer

For National Careers Week, Robyn Lyman talks about her leap from groom to employer.…

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Blog Fiona Smith Horse Scotland

It's never too late

For International Women's Day we celebrate with Fiona Smith, who chased her dream career later in life.…

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News HMRC

HMRC names equestrian businesses

Government released names of five equestrian businesses that have historically failed to pay their employees the NMW.…

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News Board 2024

Join our Board of Directors

Join our Board of Directors and play your part in the direction of the fastest growing organisations in the equestrian sector. …

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