Grooms

7 reasons to be a working pupil

There are huge benefits to being a working pupil — from experiencing all aspects of running a yard, gaining the confidence to groom at events, the chance of networking as well as proving your ability to work hard

Katie Jerram: Smart grooms and what not to wear [H&H VIP]

H&H's expert showing columnist discusses the turnout of grooms, rider fitness and the amateur debate

25-year-old showjumping groom dies

The showjumping community has been left in shock after the sudden death of a popular young groom

Are hundreds of UK grooms earning less than minimum wage? [H&H VIP]

A recent survey suggests that hundreds of grooms in the UK are being paid below minimum wage, and more than half don’t have an employment contract

New insurance policies to help grooms injured at work

The British Grooms Association has raised concerns over the increasing number of uninsured grooms who are running into financial difficulties after being injured at work

Testimonial meet for long-serving stud groom

There will be a testimonial meet for Kate Robertson, who has been stud groom at the Kimblewick for 24 seasons, tomorrow (Tuesday 19 March)

Employment tribunal success for young groom

A young groom who brought a successful employment tribunal against her former boss says she hopes her case will encourage other stable staff to pursue similar claims

HOYS groom's blog: a second wind and a big thank you

Freelance groom Ruth Baxter is working for the Carol Bardo and Jayne Webber's Moor Farm showing team throughout Horse of the Year Show

Horse of the Year Show groom's blog: I'm absolutely exhausted

Freelance groom Ruth Baxter is working for the Carol Bardo and Jayne Webber's Moor Farm showing team throughout Horse of the Year Show

HOYS groom's blog: my first ever ride at Horse of the Year Show

Freelance groom Ruth Baxter is working for the Carol Bardo and Jayne Webber's Moor Farm showing team throughout Horse of the Year Show

HOYS groom's blog: many more baths and blisters galore

Freelance groom Ruth Baxter is working for the Carol Bardo and Jayne Webber's Moor Farm showing team throughout Horse of the Year Show

HOYS groom's blog: a trip to Windsor and sharing a bath

Freelance groom Ruth Baxter is working for the Carol Bardo and Jayne Webber's Moor Farm showing team throughout Horse of the Year Show

HOYS groom's blog: a mixed day for Moor Farm

Freelance groom Ruth Baxter is working for the Carol Bardo and Jayne Webber's Moor Farm showing team throughout Horse of the Year Show

HOYS groom's blog: waving off the first lorry load

Freelance groom Ruth Baxter is working for the Carol Bardo and Jayne Webber's Moor Farm showing team throughout Horse of the Year Show

What's it like to groom for the stars?

It can be tiring and unglamorous work being a groom. But the best get to travel the world - and some of them even get to go to the Olympics.

Equestrian training courses: yard management

H&H looks at a training course on offer that can give you the edge and impress prospective employers

Epsom-based head girl tells stories from the racing world on Twitter

Head girl to trainer Jim Boyle, Louisa Allen, has been relaying clanger comments by owners and students on the microblogging site Twitter

New website to find temporary grooms to cover holidays and illness

A website has been launched to puts horse owners in touch with recommended horse professionals who can provide mobile livery services

Replay our live web chat: your careers questions answered

H&H is hosting a live Q&A session for equestrian students with expert advice on hand from Nottingham Trent University and the British Grooms Association

Spillers continue to support British grooms

Feed company Spillers has renewed its sponsorship of the British Grooms Association for the fifth consecutive year