Some functionality of the website is not currently available due to technical difficulties. We're working on fixing the issue.

My Account

My Tools

Login

Become a BGA member
Join now Member Zone Member services Training & careers Grooms Jobs Grooms Life About News Contact

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

BGA Member

BECOME A MEMBER

FROM ONLY £25.50

PER
YEAR

Join Now

GROOMS JOB BOARD

Work Rider/Racing Groom

Somerset
Sector Racing (NH)
View Job
Search all the latest grooms jobs

    WATCH OUR VIDEO

    WATCH OUR VIDEO

News
Home /News/Bga welcomes woof wear

BGA Welcomes Woof Wear

The British Grooms Association (BGA) is delighted to welcome their newest supporter, Woof Wear to their prolific list of sponsors.

As a market leader in equestrian protection, Woof Wear offer an ethos which mirrors that of the BGA in promoting horse care and safety within the industry.

BGA Executive Director Lucy Katan says, “We are delighted to welcome such an innovative company as a BGA sponsor. Yet another trusted and recognised brand is supporting the grooms association – this is fantastic news for the BGA and our members.”

Woof Wear Sales Director Ali Fenton says, “Woof Wear are excited to be working alongside the BGA. In our eyes, grooms are incredibly valuable, the unsung heroes of the equine world. We rely on them as our first point of call when requesting feedback about our products, thus enabling us to take our designs and ideas forward.” 

To celebrate Woof Wear are giving away a pair of their fabulous lightweight, breathable Event Gloves for one lucky winner. To be in with a chance of winning simply email us on info@britishgrooms.org.uk and tell us how many sizes the event gloves are available in. The competition closes 30th June 2017. 

Sponsors are an integral part of the association and enable the BGA to continue to be the world’s only association to support grooms and employers within the equestrian industry. If you would like to join the BGA team of supporters please email us on info@britishgrooms.org.uk. For more information on Woof Wear go to www.woofwear.com. 



NEWS ARCHIVE

More...
Back to news home

 

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