Grooms
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Challenges faced by parents working in equestrian industry brought into focus *H&H Plus*
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New industry standard for freelance grooms *H&H Plus*
The self-certification system aims to highlight freelancers’ professionalism
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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’
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‘Something has to change’: groom speaks out over ‘peanuts’ pay
Groom offered illegal employment by five prospective bosses
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New company aims to support grooms’ mental health
‘Although a lot of grooms do it out of love for the job, it takes its toll’
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£120,000 compensation for untrained groom who was kicked in the face
‘This case is a reminder to all yard owners that they have a duty of care to their employees’
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Grooms and employers are breaking the law, survey shows
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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’
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Coral Keen’s eventing blog: my dream team and why I disagree with a rule change
Coral discusses staff and why she has now found great grooms and also her thoughts on the new international scoring system
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‘I love my food, but my horses always eat before I do’ — international groom Sean Lynch shares his top tips
Read some of the top tips this in-demand showjumping groom has learnt from years on the job
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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
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Irish groom sole survivor of car crash that killed two young riders
The 24-year-old is originally from County Sligo, but has been living in Wellington, Florida, where she cares for top level showjumpers
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Majority of grooms earn less than minimum wage
The Equestrian Employers Association has been launched following a revealing survey
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William Fox-Pitt’s head groom, Jackie Potts: 22 unmissable facts and golden nuggets of advice
The award-winning groom reveals some top tips on how to best manage horses, plus some fascinating facts about herself
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Replay the live careers web chat with Reaseheath College
Wondering whether studying at college is the right route for your career? Join in our live web chat to find out
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11 things you need to know before becoming a working pupil
Before you take the plunge and become a working pupil, here are some things you might want to consider
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Tributes paid to top eventing groom who lost her long battle with cancer
Top groom Karen Hughes has been described as "one of the best on the circuit" and "dedicated to the horses in her care"
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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
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Careers week: how to become a hunt groom
If you're looking for a career with horses, find out how you could become a hunt groom and what to expect — from 3am starts to riding quirky horses
