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It is fantastic that these companies recognise the hard work, importance and dedication of grooms. Please support them and use their products and services where you can. If you would like to sponsor the BGA, please do contact us .
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KBIS
KBIS British Equestrian Insurance is one of the largest independent horse insurance companies, providing all types of insurance for the equestrian including equine insurance, horsebox insurance, specialist bloodstock cover, personal accident, liability for equestrian businesses and equestrian property insurance.
All of the staff at KBIS have an equestrian background or when required are insurance specialists in their own fields.
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BEDMAX
BEDMAX have been proud sponsors of the BGA since it formed. Over two million bags of BEDMAX are made a year for thousands of loyal customers in the UK and our growing export markets.
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CAREERS IN RACING
There are so many different types of jobs in the racing industry you will need to have a good think about what your skills are and where you might most enjoy working.
Careers in Racing is the place to learn more about working in the racing industry.
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HADDON TRAINING
Haddon Training Ltd is an Ofsted ‘Good’ work-based training provider delivering traineeship and apprenticeship training throughout England and Wales. They also support equine and land-based industry employers with wider qualifications, such as their DEFRA approved equine transport qualifications.
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MORRISH SOLICITORS
If you are looking for friendly, professional legal advice, along with welcome savings, BGA members receive a wide range of discounts and benefits from Morrish Solicitors, giving you peace of mind.
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CLIPPER SHARP
Clippersharp was established in 1994. We specialise in the repair, servicing and blade sharpening of animal clippers and trimmers as well as scissor sharpening and sharpening of combs and cutters.
Large blades are generally sharpened by using the lapping machine. This is a precision way of ensuring blades are sharpened correctly and with minimal metal removed. Its a gentler on the blades compared to the more traditional grinding method, and means the blades will last longer.
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NAF
"We are thrilled to be working in partnership with the British Grooms Association, it is our pleasure to recognise the important work the BGA does by championing one of the most important professions within our industry. Together we will continue our efforts in highlighting how important it is to use safe products within our sport.” Isla Boxall-Loomes, the UK Marketing Manager for NAF.
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Westgate Labs
Westgate Labs was the first direct to owner worm count service, established in 1999. The laboratory offers a quick, easy to use, great value postal worm count service that enables carers and keepers to target the wormers given to horses and keep them as healthy as possible.
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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 | |
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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 |
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 |
The BGA is the national representative body for all
grooms working in the UK or British grooms abroad.
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