Grooms
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‘I taught Kate Middleton to ride’: 9 things you may not know about supergroom Alan Davies
How well do you know the dressage supergroom? Here are nine things about Alan that you might not have known….
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Alan Davies‘ guest edit: An invaluable cog – grooming through the decades *H&H Plus*
The role and techniques of a groom have changed over the decades, but it’s still the case that the more you put in, the greater the rewards, finds Georgia Guerin
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Alan Davies’ guest edit: It shouldn’t happen to a groom *H&H Plus*
Behind every rider’s success is a groom’s trials and tribulations. Sarah Jenkins finds out what comical goings-on have attributed to riders’ glory over the years
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Alan Davies: Carl Hester and Charlotte Dujardin’s head groom on guest editing our magazine *H&H Plus*
Carl Hester and Charlotte Dujardin’s head groom guest edits Horse & Hound
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Employment law changes must be adhered to, industry warned *H&H Plus*
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Equestrian businesses need to prepare for minimum wage rise: ‘It’s not a choice, it’s the law’ *H&H Plus*
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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