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Five minutes with ......Emma

We grabbed a few minutes with BGA member Emma Hartwell, groom to Emily and Mary King.

How long have you been working for the Kings?

I have worked full time with the Kings for four years. Currently there are 10 in work, plus lots of babies out in the valley. At home there is me plus one other groom. I hack and do some fast work, but Emily does the schooling.

 

How does Badminton compare to other events?

This is my third Badminton but first with Emily. It's a very special atmosphere, lovely stables and it's like meeting up with your extended family. Emily is under pressure to replicate her performance in Pau in order for selectors to consider her. This is her debut Badminton and she is a perfectionist.

I find it strange having so much down time as I'm usually so busy. Brook is hogged and I miss doing the plaits.

 

What prompted you to join the BGA?

I joined to get the insurance as I was going to Pau. You hear about people getting injured and so I felt it was essential having the cover.

I did Groom Clean as part of the Performance Day which was great, and although a lot of it is common sense it's so important that everyone knows about it.



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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.

 
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