British Grooms Association

Grooms and riders warned travel insurance may not cover them in Europe

The coronavirus is also having implications for grooms heading to Europe

More than half equestrian bosses still flouting employment law, survey finds

“It is quite unthinkable that in 2020 many employers are still choosing to ignore the law”

International grooms to be registered with and recognised by the FEI *H&H Plus*

How is coronavirus affecting the horse industry? Survey aims to find out

New industry standard for freelance grooms *H&H Plus*

The self-certification system aims to highlight freelancers’ professionalism

‘I just sat and worried about bills’: rider’s insurance warning after fall kept her off work

‘I was annoyed with myself for not having insurance; I thought I was fine and didn't need it’

Top employers to be honoured along with grooms in ‘exciting’ awards development

‘Do something amazing and nominate your unsung hero today and let them know how valued they really are’

Survey aims to uncover the truth about working pupil positions

‘HMRC’s eyes are firmly on the equestrian industry and they are aware of the ‘working pupil’ scenario’

Grooms and employers are breaking the law, survey shows

Groom urges others to seek help following struggle with depression

‘it is so important to talk and you can get help much quicker than I did. Help is out there and there is no shame in asking for it’

Mental Health Awareness Week: ‘We need to look after each other like we do our horses’

‘If there’s a horse not looking right, we pick it up in 10 seconds, but it would take you 10 weeks to notice that your mate working beside you isn’t’

Equestrian employers risk hefty fines if they fail to pay new minimum wage

Some riders have been fined more than £30,000 for failing to pay their staff the minimum wage

Grooms urged to talk about their mental health

The British Grooms Association has launched a mental wellbeing project to tie in with World Mental Health Day

Majority of grooms earn less than minimum wage

The Equestrian Employers Association has been launched following a revealing survey

Charlotte Dujardin calls on industry to appreciate hard-working grooms

The Olympic gold medallist has become the first patron of the British Grooms Association

'Help us to help you': British Grooms’ Association calls for workers to join forces

"We are there to support and help the employers and the grooms and together I think we can improve the situation"

First anti-doping online learning course launched

A new online e-learning course has been launched to help riders and grooms get up to speed with anti-doping

New living wage to impact equestrian businesses *H&H VIP*

The mimum wage for employees aged 25 and over has risen by 50p an hour

Valegro's groom among those honoured at awards

Alan Davies was among the grooms recognised for their outstanding contribution to the equestrian industry

Search is on to find the best grooms in the country

Nominations for the British Grooms Awards close on 20 November