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WHY I AM A MEMBER
“The bespoke information has been invaluable for my career and employment; I don’t feel alone anymore. I have the peace of mind knowing my income is protected with my BGA insurance.”
Jenny Hooch
BGA Member
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A GROOMS LIFE BLOG
In March 2022, BGA and EEA Executive Director, Lucy Katan, was invited by the National Equine Forum to present her views on 'The Future of a Sustainable Workforce'. "I have become increasingly concerned about the sustainability of our workforce, and particularly with the latest rise in the National Minimum Wage, which I do think is going to affect many equestrian businesses and their viability. There has been a lot of talk in the media recently about the pros and cons of working with horses, the challenges of being an equestrian employer and the concerns that business owners have for the future. I was honoured to be invited to talk at the NEF, 19 years since the first time I spoke before forming the BGA. There has been a significant amount of progress, but we must not sit back as there is still much change needed. I hope you enjoy watching my presentation and please do share this important message." Best viewed with sound on, listen to Lucy's words presented at the 2022 NEF. "This change needs to be led by all, otherwise, the sad fact is many equestrian businesses will no longer be financially viable. Maybe it’s time to accept that what we’ve done in the past is not viable. The key to a sustainable workforce is good employment. Grooms need to belong to their professional association, the British Grooms Association and understand what Good Employment is and only accept such positions. Employers need to take responsibility, join the EEA, and become Good Employers. Finally, we need to recognise those that do adhere to Good Employment and benchmark their activities as the only way forward."
A sustainable workforce
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Images thanks to National Equine Forum and Craig Payne Photography.
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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 | |
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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. |
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| 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 |
The BGA is the national representative body for all
grooms working in the UK or British grooms abroad.
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