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“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
We spoke to Bill Levett, international event rider and father of Joshua Levett who rode as an individual for Team GB at the recent Europeans in Montelibretti, Italy. Joshua had just one pole to add to his dressage score, finishing 25th overall. "Yes, we are really pleased for him. You ultimately just want them home safe, but also want them to handle themselves well and be proud. Joshua loved the whole experience and is now out of Juniors so will be working hard to get onto Young Rider Teams." "Yes, Jen and I went out on Wednesday – it was like a mini holiday. We were there to support the whole group of riders though so there were plenty of early starts and no time for a lie-in!" "Not really, they had professional grooms there to help all of the riders, so we only helped when needed." "Joshua is very laid back, but he was on edge waiting for the call. It came quite late in the day so you really get to see how much it means to them waiting." "I am sitting next to my groom Lucy now, she says it is important to keep calm. From my perspective, I think you need to have passion and find someone who has the same mindset as you. You want your groom to be engaged plus know and care for your horses inside and out." Great advice from Bill's #supergroom and BGA member Lucy Whitehead, keeping calm is so important! Thank you to Bill for his time talking to the BGA, we wish Joshua and Bill lots of luck for next year! As a BGA member you will enjoy discounted insurance policies, education, and support. Join us to discover more and be part of a community of grooms, just like you. JOIN NOW for less than 50 pence per week.
Bill Levett - A Dad's Perspective
CONGRATULATIONS ON JOSHUA'S FANTASTIC RESULT IN ITALY - YOU MUST BE SO PROUD.
WERE YOU ABLE TO JOIN JOSHUA IN MONTELIBRETTI?
DID YOU HELP JOSHUA WITH THE GROOMING?
WHAT IS IT LIKE WAITING FOR THE PHONE CALL TO SAY YOUR SON HAS BEEN CHOSEN TO REPRESENT TEAM GB?
DO YOU HAVE A TOP GROOMING TIP YOU CAN SHARE WITH THE BGA?
Why Join the BGA?
BLOG ARCHIVE
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.
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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 |
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| Provide grooming services for someone else either full time or on a freelance basis i.e. an employer or a client. | YES |
NO |
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| 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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