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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.”

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MEMBER DISCOUNTS

BGA Supporters, Sponsors and Partners offer bespoke discounts for BGA members: 

Cuddlr

Cuddlr 

BGA members get 10% off with CUDDLR

Use code: BGA10

www.cuddlr.co.uk

Westgate labs 

Since 1999 Westgate Labs has been leading the field in helping owners and grooms to manage parasite control of their horses.

BGA Members are entitled to a 10% discount off the commercial worm egg count tests and the Equine 4Count Season Packs.

Use code: BGA10

www.westgatelabs.co.uk
 

SMART GROOMING 

BGA members get a 10% discount on Smart Grooming products.

Use code: BGA10 

www.smartgrooming.com
 

MORRISH SOLICITORS LLP 

We provide a fully comprehensive range of legal services for BGA members and their families, including:

Use your membership number when you call to access the services and discounts. 
 

MEDI-K TRAINING

The training is targeted, specific and relevant to any groom or yard manager, to obtain a certificate in First Aid. 

Dispelling the myths around Helmet Removal, Casualty Movement and a what it takes to actually SAVE A LIFE and a whole lot more, Medi-K training is tailored to the types of injuries likely to be encountered working around horses, delivered in a way that fits with the busy routine of a working stables, by health care professionals that deal with these injuries on a daily basis.

10% discount for BGA members. Simply enter the code 'Topgroom' in the promotional code field when registering for a course.  www.medi-k.co.uk

Butlers Chartered Accountants

Butlers offer the accountancy and tax services you would expect from a Chartered Accountant, but the great thing is they are not like other accountants… they understand a freelance groom world! The BGA Members Accountancy Package includes: 

  • annual accounts & tax return
  • unlimited calls & emails
  • registration with HMRC for self-assessment and national insurance
  • advice re what income and expenses to include etc.
  • provide cash book or spreadsheet or discuss what is needed for record keeping
  • personal advice re what to include etc.

Contact Butlers for more information with your membership number: 
mail@butlersaccountancy.co.uk or www.butlersaccountancy.co.uk

TREEHOUSE SPORTING COLOURS

British Grooms Exclusive Members discount code is TREEHOUSEBGA, giving you 10% off every time you order from Treehouse Clothing. (free postage over £100) 

www.treehouseonline.co.uk   

 

NAF

Use the British Grooms Exclusive Members discount code BGANAF1025 to get 10% off when you order directly through the NAF website. 

Visit nafequine.com

equine bio genie 

BGA members get a 10% discount on Equine Bio Genie products. 

Use code: BGA10 

www.equinebiogenie.co.uk

 

 

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_once additional cover then please contact KBIS directly.

   GROOM  RIDER  EMPLOYER

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.

 
YES

 
NO

 
NO
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