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“The bespoke information has been invaluable for my career and employment; I don’t feel alone anymore. I have the peace of mind knowing my income is protected with my BGA insurance.”

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MEMBER DISCOUNTS

BGA Supporters, Sponsors and Partners offer bespoke discounts for BGA members: 

Cuddlr

Cuddlr 

BGA members get 10% off with CUDDLR

Use code: BGA10

www.cuddlr.co.uk

Westgate labs 

Since 1999 Westgate Labs has been leading the field in helping owners and grooms to manage parasite control of their horses.

BGA Members are entitled to a 10% discount off the commercial worm egg count tests and the Equine 4Count Season Packs.

Use code: BGA10

www.westgatelabs.co.uk
 

SMART GROOMING 

BGA members get a 10% discount on Smart Grooming products.

Use code: BGA10 

www.smartgrooming.com
 

MORRISH SOLICITORS LLP 

We provide a fully comprehensive range of legal services for BGA members and their families, including:

Use your membership number when you call to access the services and discounts. 
 

MEDI-K TRAINING

The training is targeted, specific and relevant to any groom or yard manager, to obtain a certificate in First Aid. 

Dispelling the myths around Helmet Removal, Casualty Movement and a what it takes to actually SAVE A LIFE and a whole lot more, Medi-K training is tailored to the types of injuries likely to be encountered working around horses, delivered in a way that fits with the busy routine of a working stables, by health care professionals that deal with these injuries on a daily basis.

10% discount for BGA members. Simply enter the code 'Topgroom' in the promotional code field when registering for a course.  www.medi-k.co.uk

Butlers Chartered Accountants

Butlers offer the accountancy and tax services you would expect from a Chartered Accountant, but the great thing is they are not like other accountants… they understand a freelance groom world! The BGA Members Accountancy Package includes: 

  • annual accounts & tax return
  • unlimited calls & emails
  • registration with HMRC for self-assessment and national insurance
  • advice re what income and expenses to include etc.
  • provide cash book or spreadsheet or discuss what is needed for record keeping
  • personal advice re what to include etc.

Contact Butlers for more information with your membership number: 
mail@butlersaccountancy.co.uk or www.butlersaccountancy.co.uk

TREEHOUSE SPORTING COLOURS

British Grooms Exclusive Members discount code is TREEHOUSEBGA, giving you 10% off every time you order from Treehouse Clothing. (free postage over £100) 

www.treehouseonline.co.uk   

equine bio genie 

BGA members get a 10% discount on Equine Bio Genie products. 

Use code: BGA10 

www.equinebiogenie.co.uk

 

 

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