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APSPH and BGA partnership

The British Grooms Association (BGA) and The Association of Polo Schools and Pony Hirers (APSPH) are delighted to announce their new partnership which will enhance and support correct employment in the polo industry.

In a hugely positive and powerful move the APSPH have joined their members to the BGA’s Employers Zone, which gives them access to all the tools, templates and information equestrian employers need to ensure they comply with the law and offer best employment practices.

Lucy Katan, Executive Director of the BGA said, “Polo is a sport that is currently facing challenges with its staffing due to the latest Home Office ruling. The BGA is delighted to welcome the APSPH membership to the Employers Zone. This is just the first step of our work with the polo community, and we look forward to welcoming more polo grooms and employers to our professional association. The BGA is for everyone that works with horses, and that certainly includes the sport of polo.”

Lucy Wilson, Co-Director of the APSPH says, “We are always looking for opportunities to work with other associations to create a better standard within the pony hire and polo school community. Having the opportunity to partner with The British Grooms Association is a key step for polo, polo grooms and polo groom employers. Helping our members to be better equipped as employers is just one of our positive steps with the British Grooms Association.”

To find out more about the complete tool kit for equestrian employers click here or for more information on the APSPH visit apsph-polo.org.uk.

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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