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The BGA aims to increase national and international recognition of grooms, and the work that they do. Working with horses is an incredibly rewarding career which requires, amongst other things, dedication, hard work and compassion. The BGA wants grooms to be recognised as career professionals.
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Who can JOIN?
The BGA welcomes membership from all grooms who work in the UK, whatever nationality and British grooms that are working abroad.What is the BGA?
The BGA is 'Professional Membership Association'. It is non profit making 'Social Enterprise' and its legal structure is as a Company Limited by Guarantee.How does the BGA exist?
The BGA was started due to £5000 Grant from the Social Entrepreneurs Charity - UnLtd. This was a fantastic opportunity to get the BGA up and running.It is lucky to have the support of a number of companies who have offered some financial backing as well as offering discounts to our members. For a full list of these companies, click on Our Sponsors above.
What are the principles of membership?
As a Professional's Association, the BGA aims for it members to be recognised as industry professionals. However, we also believe that to be viewed as professionals, members must act as professionals and so the principle of membership are as follows:* Be professional at all times and put the welfare of the horse as your priority.
* Value yourself and other members as professionals.
* Share information and experiences with other members
* Help other members to learn and expand their knowledge base.
* Encourage memberships from people of all backgrounds.
* Help to promote The British Grooms Association to expand and to reach everybody.