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Leading Barristers, 5 Essex Court, Partner with EEA


The Equestrian Employers Association (EEA) is delighted to announce their partnership with leading barristers, 5 Essex Court.

As a benefit of EEA membership 5 Essex Court, who offer a wealth of experience in equestrian employment law and disputes, will provide EEA members with a free legal helpline.

The partnership is led by Victoria von Wachter, barrister at 5 Essex Court Chambers who said;

“As a lifelong horse rider and owner of Godington Stud, I understand first-hand the challenges employers face within the equestrian industry. I’ve specialised in equestrian and employment law for over 20years and know that addressing issues from the start can mean the difference between resolving a problem quickly or allowing it to become a time consuming and expensive experience.

5 Essex Court and I are really pleased to offer this free 30 minute legal advice service for EEA members to help employers resolve any disputes quickly and get back to what we love – working with horses.”

Victoria von Wachter, barrister at 5 Essex Court Chambers


The EEA is delighted to welcome 5 Essex Court to the inaugural Equestrian Employers Conference, which takes place on 25 February.

Charles Apthorp, an accomplished barrister, will share his considerable experience surrounding providing staff accommodation and protecting yourself, whilst Victoria will present on future proofing your business, and leads a discussion alongside international event rider, Francis Whittington about what happens when it all goes wrong.

To get your Equestrian Employers Conference tickets go to: equestrianemployers.org.uk/equestrianemployers2020.

To find out more about 5 Essex Court go to: 5essexcourt.co.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