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BEF Strategy Survey

12th January 2017
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The BGA is asking all grooms to take part in the following survey by the BEF. 

"It is crucial that the employment issues that exist in the equestrian industry are fed into this reserach inorder for the nations workforce to be included in the next BEF Strategy. We urge everyone to spare just 5 mins to take part. This is about getting the grooms and employers voices heard, so please take you chance now," said BGA's Lucy Katan. 

To participate in the survey please visit: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/BEFStrategy

The British Equestrian Federation (BEF) has recently embarked on a strategy study to ensure that it has a clear remit and direction over the next four years. The BEF is keen to engage with as broad a range of stakeholders from across the equestrian world as possible to ensure we arrive at a collective approach for the future direction of equestrianism in the UK.

Clare Salmon, chief executive at the BEF says; “The UK is very much a nation of horse lovers with a proud equestrian tradition, but we know that there are many misconceptions about equestrianism and that many people are not aware of how they could get involved, whether it is as a rider, volunteer or spectator.

“As the largest spectator sport in the UK after football, and with the heightened popularity of equestrianism following the Olympic and Paralympic Games, we have a huge opportunity to build on this latent potential and grow the appeal of horsey activities. We also recognise that we need to help support equestrian businesses to thrive to achieve a sustainable future for the sector and, through this process of engagement, we hope to understand their needs better.”

Results from the survey will be taken into account as part of a wider piece of work, with workshops involving BEF member bodies currently underway, as well as a Usage and Attitude study due to start in the coming weeks to understand the sport’s latent appeal. The Usage and Attitude study, funded by Sport England, will provide additional information on the wider marketplace, targeting both the equestrian market, as well as those not currently engaged within equestrian sport.

The BGA is asking all grooms to take part in the following reserach by the BEF. 

 



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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.

   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