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Driving Forwards in a Time of Change

17th July 2020
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As part of setting the agenda for the ‘New Normal’, the British Grooms Association (BGA) and Equestrian Employers Association (EEA) have welcomed HR expert Charlotte De Metz to their Board of Directors. 

Charlotte brings with her a wealth of HR experience in addition to a thorough understanding of the equestrian sector and the challenges the industry faces.

Executive Director of the BGA and EEA Lucy Katan said, "Last week we launched the aspiration that Good Employment is the 'New Normal' in every single workplace in the equestrian industry. Charlotte joining our team demonstrates our commitment to this pledge. The industry need support and smart HR tools and we are pleased to be able to provide bespoke online and accessible platforms for both grooms and employers.”

“I am really excited about being asked to join the BGA/EEA Team, there is a huge transformation that the industry needs to journey through. Having a solid set of practical HR tools and processes available to our members will help us drive towards the future.”
Charlotte De Metz, BGA/EEA Director


For more information on the business support tools available for equestrian businesses go to equestrianemployers.org.uk.

For practical help and advice for all those working with horses go to britishgrooms.org.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.

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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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NO

 
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Predominantly ride horses for other people including schooling, exercising and competing.   
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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