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Bedmax support the grooms too

The BGA caught five minutes with Tim from BGA sponsors Bedmax and official supplies of bedding to Badminton Horse Trials.

Bedmax haven been supplying bedding to horses at Badminton for 10 years, why is this such a successful partnership?

It's very well received by the grooms, riders and the horses, and it's like home from home for many of them which is important. It's a purpose made clean product, it's dust free and ideal for competition horses as it provides support and cushioning.

 

How does Badminton rate as a show for you?

It's our first major show of the season and we always look forward to it. We are always very busy, especially on cross country day, so don't get to see any of it. But I went home and watched it on TV last night!

 

Do you have a background in horses and how does this help?

I used to show jump and have a yard of 12 horses. It always helps that you have background knowledge and understand the demands of grooms, horses and riders. I believe in the product and know it's top class so it's easy to talk to people about it.

 

For anyone who hasn't used Bedmax what would you say?

Give it a go and I think you'll see the difference. It's made of pine and has antibacterial properties. It's works better as a thicker bed and it's absorbent so it's easy to use. From a grooms point of view it's a very consistent product so they always know what they are getting. We are proud to be BGA sponsors for the last 9 years - happy birthday BGA !

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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