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Pro Groom School provides British Horse Society CPD points
The British Horse Society (BHS) has recognised the educational value in the BGA’s new initiative Pro Grooms School, which brings together three of our British Team's top grooms, Alan Davies, Jackie Potts, and Jenny Ellis.
This exciting opportunity offers grooms working in all disciplines, and of all levels, the chance to spend time with three experts who have multiple Olympic and World Games between them!
The day will be packed full of practical, useful learning, with interactive demos and expert tips, plus sessions on horse massage, anti-doping, competing under FEI rules, travelling horses, pro turn-out tips, and discovering about what life as a top competition groom really is like.
BHS Continued Personal Development
Pro Grooms School provides British Horse Society Accredited Professionals with 6 CPD* points.
*CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development and is used to describe the learning activities that all professionals engage in to develop and enhance their abilities. BHS Accredited Professionals are required to achieve 6 CPD points each year.
What a fantastic way to earn the total number of CPD points required annually with this intimate learning experience!
PRO GROOM SCHOOL IS FOR ALL
Whether already working in a competition yard, have ambition to do so or simply looking to gain further knowledge, Pro Groom School is jam packed with learning suitable for all grooms.
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The Details: When – Monday 23rd October, 09:30 – 16:00 Cost – £70 for the day including lunch and refreshments. The full itinerary can be found on the Pro Grooms School page. |
AN EVENING WITH THE BGA:
Grooms travelling some distance are able to join the BGA team the evening before, who will be staying at the Premier Inn, Shrewsbury North (Harmer Hill) Hotel. The perfect opportunity to get to know fellow Pro Groom School equestrians within a relaxed environment, socialise, chat and learn from each other, as well as the BGA team.
Build a Rapport and enter Pro Groom School as friends.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to learn from the very best professionals within the industry.
Tickets are limited, so be quick.
BOOK NOW:
For more information and to purchase a ticket, please visit britishgrooms.org.uk/pro-groom-school
If you're not a member yet, find out more about the benefits and how we can support you.
The British Grooms Association is for everyone.
At the BGA we work hard to give all grooms a voice within the equestrian community. As a BGA member you will enjoy discounted insurance policies, education, document templates, business tools and support.
Join us to discover more and be part of a community of grooms, just like you.
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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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| Predominantly ride horses for other people including schooling, exercising and competing. | NO |
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| Provide grooming services for someone else either full time or on a freelance basis i.e. an employer or a client. | YES |
NO |
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| 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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