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National Minimum Wage Rise

 1st April 2024

The NMW increased as of 1st April 2024

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The Charter of the Horse endorsed

 20th March 2024

As a member body of British Equestrian we have pledged our commitment to the ethical and fair treatment of all horses.

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Equine Carbon Calculator launched

 13th March 2024

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

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HMRC names equestrian businesses

 28th February 2024

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

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Join our Board of Directors

 24th February 2024

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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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