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We’re on a mission to shine the light on ALL grooms, and right now that spotlight is pointing at home grooms. If it wasn’t for these important warriors keeping the yard going, it simply wouldn’t be possible for the riders to go away to compete. So, THANK YOU, home grooms all around the world! We caught up with a fantastic home groom, Denise Williams, who is the Yard Groom for Yasmin Ingham. On a sunny afternoon we met with Denise at Pewit Hall in Cheshire. Denise has worked at Pewit for seven and a half years. “I started riding when I was eight years old and by nine, I had my first little job. I would muck out, clean tack, and help where I could, in exchange for riding lessons. I ended up staying there for twenty years! I completed an apprenticeship during this time too.” “I groom! When I am not working at Pewit, I groom for my partner and help with our horses at shows. I also enjoy walking, especially with my dog Gallie.” “I always wanted to join the police, in the dog section, but I think I was born to groom!” “Clean your brushes! Keeping your kit clean makes everything so much easier!” “I have one – it’s a bit embarrassing but that’s ok! I worked in Australia for Tim Boland. I was out hacking one day and had a bit of a wedgie! So, I stood up in my stirrups and the horse spooked and I fell off! He was huge too so I had to lead him for ages to find somewhere I could get back on him!” “I would say go for it. Everything is achievable if you really want it.” Pizza or Pasta? - Pasta “I joined for insurance and career advice. The Value for money with BGA Membership is brilliant. There are so many benefits, I really recommend it.” Join Denise and 1000’s of other grooms who are members of the BGA - belong to your professional association. The BGA is your organisation that supports, represents, and champions the career of all grooms. As a BGA member you will enjoy discounted insurance policies, education, and support. Be part of a community of grooms, just like you. If you would like to become a BGA member, have a look at our membership options, from as little as 49 pence per week.
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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.
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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 |
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grooms working in the UK or British grooms abroad.
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