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BGA issues warning as 66% of grooms report getting injured

A recent poll, run by the British Grooms Association (BGA) revealed that 66% of grooms have required time off work, due to a horse related injury.

While this figure comes as no surprise to the BGA, who report a ‘dramatic rise’ in the number of insurance related queries they are receiving, they are urging all those who work with horses to ensure they are insured with the correct policy.

It amazes me that grooms don’t insure themselves, especially in the unpredictable environment that they work in. 

I think many grooms either think it won’t happen to them, or assume that they can’t afford insurance, which is just not the case.

At the BGA we advise all grooms, employed and freelancers to consider having personal accident insurance, which will help to protect their earnings should they get injured and are unable to work.

Lucy Katan, Chief Executive of the BGA.


The BGA have worked closely with KBIS to provide a trusted policy which is specifically designed for grooms, but comes at an affordable rate with a monthly payment option.

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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