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Meet Beth Smallwood, who started a level 2 equine groom apprenticeship in October 2022, with her employer, dressage rider and coach, Sam Bloor. Beth has been riding since she was 4 years old and would one day like to further her career by gaining qualifications to enable her to teach others. Beth's career journey has started with a Haddon Training apprenticeship, we caught up with her to find out what's it's like training while working on the yard. "I decided to go through the apprenticeship route because I prefer hands on learning rather than learning delivered in a classroom environment and I wanted to gain experience within the industry. I knew that working with horses was the path for me, which made this apprenticeship the perfect option." "I have monthly reviews in person with my trainer-coach, with discussions about what needs to be completed and how the work should be done. I have contact details for my trainer-coach, so can get in touch if I ever need any extra support." "I have 1-2-1’s with my employer five times a week, where she teaches me new skills and techniques. Being in a supportive environment along with all the normal conversations that help to brighten my day, makes me feel valued in my role." "As well as general yard duties, my working day also needs to include my apprenticeship work. I have to provide evidence of my skills by taking videos of mucking out, feeding, leading horses etc." "I joined the BGA to access their knowledge about different horse care and management courses, plus the insurance cover they provide. In the future I know I can use their website to further my skills, find suitable job and lean on the BGA for employment advice." The BGA is your organisation that supports, represents, and champions the career of all grooms. If you are not a member yet, please join to help us make the equestrian industry a place of only Good Employment. JOIN NOW from 49 pence per week.
Interview with Haddon Training Apprentice, Beth Smallwood
What made you choose to go down the apprenticeship route?
How does your Haddon trainer-coach provide support and training?
My Haddon Training Trainer Coach always asks how I’m handling the course and if my job is going ok.
What does your employer do to make sure you are meeting your learning goals and enjoying your work?How do you juggle completing your apprenticeship work and your day-to-day job?
My usual jobs are very much balanced together with working towards my qualification.
What made you join the BGA?
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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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