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BGA Launch Change to Racing
Discover a whole new world of opportunities with Change to Racing during Racing Staff Week.
The British Grooms Association (BGA), working in collaboration Careersinracing, is delighted to announce the launch of Change to Racing, a new section of their website, designed to give existing grooms from other sectors of the equestrian industry the complete overview of the opportunities in the Racing and Thoroughbred Breeding Industry.
The informative zone provides an insight into how racing differs from the other equestrian disciplines - but also the similarities, showcasing the career choices available, how to find a job and also a fun quiz to see if working in the sector is for you.
Lucy Katan, Executive Director of the British Grooms Association said,
We recognise that staff retention can be a challenge within certain sectors of the industry. Many grooms are not aware of the good employment and career opportunities that the Racing and Thoroughbred Breeding Industry can offer. We have launched Change to Racing to inform our skilled workforce of other available career paths to keep them doing a job around horses that they love.
Zoe Elliott, Head of Careers Marketing and Recruitment at the British Horseracing Authority said “Racing Yards and Studs would value the experience of grooms from other disciplines and we would really encourage them to look at the job opportunities on our job board but also the amazing training and support we have available in horseracing to support people in the development of their skills and careers. Change to Racing on the BGA website will give BGA members a great insight which will hopefully inspire them to explore careersinracing.com for jobs and training opportunities.”
| Racing Staff Week runs from Saturday 29th June to Saturday 6th July 2019 and aims to bring the racing industry together to inform and engage horseracing followers and supporters about the passion, skill and dedication required to work in racing and also to increase awareness about the support and services that Racing Welfare provides to all of racing’s workforce. |
To discover more click here.
NEWS ARCHIVE
- 2024 (23 ENTRIES)
- 2023 (73 ENTRIES)
- 2022 (44 ENTRIES)
- 2021 (35 ENTRIES)
- 2020 (54 ENTRIES)
- 2019 (90 ENTRIES)
- 2018 (93 ENTRIES)
- 2017 (68 ENTRIES)
- 2016 (42 ENTRIES)
- 2015 (26 ENTRIES)
- 2014 (25 ENTRIES)
- 2013 (1 ENTRIES)
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 | |
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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. |
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| 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 |
The BGA is the national representative body for all
grooms working in the UK or British grooms abroad.
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