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EEA Announce Inaugural Equestrian Conference

The EEA (Equestrian Employers Association) is delighted to announce that the inaugural Equestrian Employers Conference, sponsored by KBIS and Baileys Horse Feeds, will take place on February 25 2020.

With leading speakers from the equine world that specialise in human resources, law, marketing and training the event will give practical advice and insights into all aspects of running your equestrian business.

This Conference shares best practice and essential advice which is unique to the equestrian industry, on how to achieve a 'Good Employment' workplace to help you to deliver excellence.

 

“The creation of the Equestrian Employers Conference is based upon the importance of bringing employers together who share the same ethos of achieving Good Employment. With a focus on protecting your business, compliance and sustainability we have a prestigious list of industry leaders delivering bespoke advice, training and support."

EEA President, Tullis Matson from Stallion AI Services


Held at the prestigious Stallion AI Services, Chapel Field Stud, Ash Lane, Whitchurch, SY13 4BP.

The day will begin at 9.30am, with a networking lunch and refreshments included, concluding at 4.00pm. An optional tour of Stallion AI Services will also be offered, see the full programme here

Open to both EEA members and non-members, tickets are now available at eventbrite with an exclusive discount for EEA members.  


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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