British Equestrian is pleased to announce the launch of a brand-new ‘Good employment’ website hub, created to provide essential advice and support for the equestrian workforce.
This resource has been designed as a guide for employers, employees, apprentices and self-employed professionals to help everyone within the equestrian sector understand their rights and responsibilities in the workplace.
Following last year’s Health of Riding Establishments research, which found lack of workforce is a major factor in equestrian centre capacity issues, this new page has been created to serve as a valuable resource to promote good employment practices across the sector. By fostering a positive and supportive work culture, employers can not only improve the overall well-being of staff but also encourage new members and retain current employees.
With such a diverse range of career opportunities across the industry, whether it’s working as a groom, coach, yard manager or behind the scenes at a venue or organisation, we are committed to ensuring everyone is well-informed to create a thriving workplace environment. With the right employment practices in place, both employers and employees can enjoy the benefits of a productive and harmonious working relationship.
Lynne Bailey, Head of Governance and Integrity commented, “Our equestrian workforce is made up of passionate, dedicated individuals so it’s our priority to ensure everyone is treated fairly and continues to enjoy working within our sector. By offering advice for every level of the workforce, we hope to encourage new members to join the equestrian community, helping to resolve lack of workforce issues demonstrated in recent research.”
Working with leading bodies such as The Equestrian Employers Association, British Equestrian will also be releasing a series of quick-read news articles to highlight key elements of creating a happy workplace where staff can grow and thrive. The first article, compiled by Stephanie Bateman, is now live and looks at how to create a good workplace culture through correct employment.
Explore the new ‘Good Employment’ pages and learn more about building a strong workplace culture where staff are valued, respected and compliant on our website today.
For those seeking specific support and guidance as an equestrian employer, we always recommend a membership with the Equestrian Employers Association (who are linked with the new BE hub) as this can be invaluable support for employees and their staff, giving tailored support and guidance on all aspects of employment.
You can also find lots of resources relating to employment, employment law and staff management on the Yard Owner Hub ‘Employment‘ section.