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WHY I AM A MEMBER

“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

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The British Grooms Association (BGA) is the professional membership organisation for everyone who works with horses.

Introduce your colleagues to join us and you’ll be entered for a prize draw to win amazing prizes and help us to grow. Discover how further down the page!
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Why the BGA must grow

We exist to support members throughout their career as a groom, providing support, discounted insurance and education to all working in the industry, and to speak up on the issues that really matter.

The larger the BGA membership becomes the stronger our voice
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You Could Win!

Look at this package of goodies.

To be in with a chance of winning these prizes, all you need to do is firstly be a BGA member yourself, and then refer a friend or colleague to the BGA. For each friend who joins us, you will receive an entry into our draw. Entries close on 21st November. Good luck.
  • PRIZES: Two afternoon tickets to London International Horse Show (except on 17th & 18th), £100 Amazon voucher, Magic Brushes, BGA hoody and cap, plus a Treehouse Sporting Colours waterproof set.
  • ENTRY: Once your friend has joined up, send us an email with their full name and postcode so we can enter you into our prize draw membership@britishgrooms.org.uk
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WHAT IS THE COST?

Standard Membership is only £25.50 per year. (this doesn’t include insurance)

Membership including personal accident insurance is available from £5.73 per month and just £12.09 per month if you want to include income protection cover.

WHAT IS THE INSURANCE?
Our grooms' insurance is designed for grooms and trusted by grooms. Our insurance memberships provide appropriate KBIS personal accident cover, should you sustain an injury whilst at work.
Silver and Platinum memberships include a weekly total temporary disablement income, should you be unable to work.
Our KBIS Freelance Groom Public Liability insurance provides cover against claims made by a third party for freelance grooms.
WHO IS BGA FOR?

The British Grooms Association is the professional membership body for everyone who works with horses.

It makes no difference if you are employed or a self-employed freelancer – we understand you and your job.

If you are just starting out or an experienced groom, the BGA is for you.

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Meet Our Members

Sam

Sam works in a livery yard. “I love working as a groom and belonging to my professional association means that I am not on my own anymore. I am proud to belong."

Roman

Roman works on a dressage yard. He loves working with horses and is proud of his career. He has personal accident insurance through the BGA to give him peace of mind.

Liz

After changing her career later in life, Liz followed her passion and became a freelance groom. “The Freelancers Toolkit has been invaluable as I have set up my business.”

Grooms Insurance

Watch our video to find out what insurance you need.There are three types of insurance products to consider, personal accident insurance, Freelance Groom Liability insurance and travel insurance. Find out which suits you.

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