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British Grooms Association Supporters

BGA Supporters

BGA Supporters

BGA Members get a wide range of discounts on professional products, clothing and more! To get the discount codes visit the members discounts page.

The current BGA supporters are:

 Treehouse Sporting Colours Logo

TREEHOUSE SPORTING COLOURS

British Grooms Exclusive Members discount code gives you 10% off every time you order from Treehouse Clothing. (free postage over £100) 

www.treehouseonline.co.uk   

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Medi-K

Medi-K, First Aid Training for Horse Riders, is not your average first aid company. We attend yards and riding establishments, don’t mind getting dirty, thoroughly enjoy the horsey chatter & we most importantly make first aid fun. Oh, and we work around you and your horses schedules.

All training offered is nationally recognised & certificated. Medi-K offer members a £10 discount on all courses.

www.medi-k.co.uk

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SMART GROOMING 

BGA members get a 10% discount on Smart Grooming products using the code.

www.smartgrooming.co.uk 

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Equitector

Working around horses requires footwear that stands up to the job. Equitector boots are 'more than just a boot'. Waterproof, sturdy, hoof proof and with a climate control system built in to keep your feet warm in the winter and cool in the summer. BGA Members get a 10% discount.

www.equitector.com

 

 
 
 
 

What the personal accident policy covers you for:

  • Whilst at work
  • All stable duties – mucking out, grooming, washing off, turning out
  • Clipping
  • Riding – including hacking and jumping
  • Hunting
  • Lunging
  • Breaking in
  • Holding horse for a vet and other procedures
  • Travelling horses both in the UK and abroad
  • Competing in line with your job including: jumping, dressage, eventing
  • Injuries that may happen to you whilst you are teaching - but you must also be grooming as part of your duties and not be a sole instructor

What the personal accident policy doesn’t cover you for:

  • Riding in a race, point to point or team chase
  • Stunt Riding
  • Accidents occurring whilst travelling to and from work
  • Riding and competing your own horse (but you can upgrade when applying for membership to include this)
  • Public Liability – this is a separate insurance policy - the Freelance Groom Liability Insurance
  • Care Custody and Control – this is a separate policy - the Freelance Groom Liability Insurance

If you require additional cover then please contact KBIS directly.

   GROOM  RIDER  EMPLOYER

When you are working for other people you do most of the following; muck out, turn out/catch in, tack up, groom horses, exercise Horses (including hacking, jumping and schooling), in the care of your employer/client.

 
YES

 
NO

 
NO

Predominantly ride horses for other people including schooling, exercising and competing.   
NO
 
YES

YES
 Provide grooming services for someone else either full time or on a freelance basis i.e. an employer or a client.   
YES

NO

NO
Employ staff – have an employers liability policy in your name NO NO YES
Buy and sell horses NO YES YES