There are a series of commitments for you to agree to. These cover compliance, business management, welfare and wellbeing and professional conduct.

They are not optional, and have been identified following research with the freelance groom network.

Upon completion you will receive a digital Certified BGA Freelancer logo, that you can use on your own marketing and social media.

It is free to BGA members to become a BGA Certified Freelancer. If you don't belong, but would like to join the listing, you can become a member and get started straight away. 

Upon completion you will receive a digital Certified BGA Freelancer logo, that you can use on your own marketing and social media.

Your pledge will give your current clients reassurance, and new clients the confidence that you are running your business correctly and professionally.

Promoting best practice for all concerned in the workplace is at the heart of the BGA’s expectations for a register of Certified BGA Freelancers.

By completing this self-certification you are identifying yourself as a professional and compliant freelance groom.

In addition, you can list yourself on the Freelancers' adverts, you will be automatically identified as being a Certified BGA Freelancer.
 

It is simply not possible for the BGA to run an audit system on freelance grooms.

It is not uncommon for self-certification of professional practices and mandatory compliance within a professional sector.

Ultimately it is of no benefit to you to falsify your pledge, as it is your reputation and business at risk.

Finding the right freelance groom is vital if you need to use one for delivering services to your business.

The Certified BGA Freelancer scheme is designed to help freelance grooms set themselves apart as trusted and compliant professionals, with the welfare of your horses at the heart of their business.

All Certified BGA Freelancers they have pledged to adhere to a series of commitments: 

Legally compliant They are HMRC registered, have the correct self employed business structure, pay their own tax annually. They also have Freelancers Liability insurance in place (Public Liability).

Have good business management They run their business in an organised structure. You will received written invoices, agree rates in advance of delivery of work and have a written client agreement in place.

Understand the importance of welfare and well-being They have pledges to treat all horses, other animals and people with patience and respect.

Are professional Work with honesty, integrity, deliver a reliable service and are respectful and responsible. They also agree to adhere to any standards of conduct and sportsmanship rules to whichever governing body is relevant to the sector of the equine industry you are working in.

If you are looking for a trusted reliable freelance groom have a look on our Freelance Grooms Adverts and look for the Certified BGA Freelancer logo.