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We are delighted to announce Pro Groom School ticket sales are now LIVE. Pro Groom School is the new initiative by the British Grooms Association, hosted by Alan Davies, Jackie Potts and Jenny Ellis. All three are highly experienced British Equestrian Team grooms, who have groomed at over 10 Olympics between them! Our unique one-day seminar gives you the opportunity to learn from three of our British Team’s top grooms, Alan, Jackie and Jenny. There will be sessions where you will spend time with each elite super groom to learn their best top tips. Alongside the pro grooms, we will also have Sophie Sparrow, a veterinary physiotherapist and university lecturer, educating us on the importance of massage and Paul Thomason, an FEI vet, delivering an informative discussion on anti-doping and clean sport. View the full agenda here. Tickets are only £70, to include refreshments and a sandwich lunch. Join us between 09:30-16:00 on the 23rd of October 2023 in the beautiful surroundings of Stallion AI Services in Whitchurch, Shropshire. Tickets are available on our event page, here. To allow for an intimate learning experience, tickets are limited, so be quick. Why not extend your Pro Groom School experience by joining us for dinner the evening before the big day? Get to know your fellow Pro Groom School equestrians within a relaxed environment, socialise, chat and learn from each other, as well as the BGA team. Build a Rapport and enter Pro Groom School as friends. The BGA team are staying at the Premier Inn, Shrewsbury North (Harmer Hill) Hotel, an affordable option for those travelling from afar (not included in the ticket price). Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to learn from some of the very best professionals within the industry. Note – Pro Groom School is exclusively for BGA members, if you aren’t a member yet, you can join us for £25.50 and enjoy the many benefits of being a BGA member for a whole year! At the BGA we work hard to give all grooms a voice within the equestrian community. As a BGA member you will enjoy discounted insurance policies, education, document templates, business tools and support. Join us to discover more and be part of a community of grooms, just like you. If you're not a member yet, find out more about the benefits and how we can support you.
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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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