The Team
The British Grooms Association (BGA) is run by a voluntary Board of Directors
who all bring a wealth of experience and knowledge about their areas of
expertise and the equestrian world.
Our Executive Director,
Membership Manager and Member Engagement Manager manage the day to day running
of the association and are all ex grooms, so really understand our members and
life as a groom.
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Lucy Katan - Executive Director
Lucy was an international dressage groom for eight years,
representing Team GBR. She is the founder of the BGA &
Equestrian Employers Association
(EEA) and runs the office and coordinates all developments.
She previously worked at the Sport and Recreation Alliance, UK
Anti Doping, and at LOCOG (the Organising Committee of London 2012
Olympics).
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Chris Hewlett - Chairman
Chris is the founder and former Managing Director of Haddon Training -
one of the leading equine works based training providers in the
country, and the preferred and endorsed choice by the two BEF Olympic
disciplines.
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juliet hamlyn-payne - communications manager
Based within the beautiful countryside of Devon, Juliet grew up with
horses as part of her daily life and started her career within the
equestrian industry with an apprenticeship. Juliet went on to groom
for private families and later freelance as an Enlightened Equitation
Teacher.
Over the years Juliet has also had a successful career within
administration and marketing, finally combining her skills and passion
together, to proudly work for the BGA.
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Fi Boughton - Membership Manager
Fi has worked with horses since leaving school in a wide variety of
yards including with Lucinda Fredericks and Pippa Funnell as well
as in racing, showing and veterinary convalescence.
She rides and competes herself as well as volunteering with British
Eventing. She has been with the BGA over 12 years and is delighted to
see it going from strength to stength.
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Zoe Hargreaves - MEMBERSHIP ASSISTANT
Zoe's love of horses began at a young age and after visiting the big four-star events she went on to become a groom for an international event rider. Now she follows from the sidelines but can't resist picking up a brush or a tail bandage at events with friends!
Zoe has a background in marketing and is excited to develop the membership with Fi.
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John Smales - VICe President
As Chairman of the BGA from 2008-2015, John was a key member of the
team. John has now hung up his spurs and is enjoying retirement, but
is a loyal supporter and always a friend to our association.
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