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The eventing grooms have arrived in Paris and excitement is brewing for the competition. We managed to catch up with Sarah Charnley, Supergroom for event rider, Ros Canter. You went to Tokyo as reserve, so you know the Olympic protocol – are you nervous for Paris 2024? “I always get nervous, but that’s part of the adrenaline! There is a lot to do, with all that is involved with the horse and equipment as well as making sure that Ros has everything at her fingertips and doesn’t have to worry about anything bar riding.” Did you pack anything different for the Olympics that you wouldn’t take to a normal event? “No, it is pretty much the same as per for any 3-day event, except Team GB have provided numnahs. I also had to keep in mind that no logos are allowed on our equipment.” If you could go to any Olympics, which one would you like to attend? Past or future! “An Olympics I would quite like to have witnessed would be the Berlin Olympics, before the War, to see Jessie Owens compete in front of Hitler! But I loved London 2012, it was simply amazing and being in the thick of it having been the lead fence judge at fence 3! Seeing everyone backstage who I now know is cool.” Do you have a team mascot or any new additions for the Olympics? “I have a cuddly Gruffalo with me and of course, we have been supplied the great Adidas team kit to wear.” If you could be involved with any other Olympic sport, which one would you choose and why? “Hockey and athletics. I played hockey to a high level playing against and alongside Olympic players! Playing hockey is how I got to know Ros. I love watching athletics and was an 800m county runner in my day.” Safari or ski holiday? "All the above. I really want to go on a riding safari, but I love skiing so want to do both!" Takeaway or home cooking? "Cooked meal" Go to a picnic or a bbq? "BBQ" Book or movie? "Both love a good book but equally like watching a movie." Groom for a showjumper or a dressage rider. "I’ve done the show jump bit as a teenager, so let’s try a dressage rider!!" Thanks Sarah for speaking with us, we hope you have a fantastic time in Paris. Make sure you don't miss the action, if you want to watch all of the coverage from Paris see our recent annoucement of 'how to watch the Olympics'.
Supergroom Sarah Charnley, in Paris
25th July 2024
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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 |
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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