HOOF supports Legal Advice Seminar for LONDON HORSE NETWORK

HOOF, the British Equestrian Federation’s Olympic Legacy Project is supporting a free Health and Safety and Employment Law seminar for the London Horse Network.

The London Horse Network which consists of riding school managers, livery yard owners and freelance and retained instructors and grooms will benefit from the workshop being held at the Hilton Olympia Hotel on Monday 28th February.

“These subjects may seem rather dry on paper but have sparked some serious debate during previous London Horse Network meetings”, explained Volunteer Chair of the London Horse Network, Jodie Maile, adding, “We are very grateful to HOOF Ride London for offering to support a day where the Network can learn from the experts.”

The British Grooms Association, recently appointed as a member body of the BEF, will be introducing its role within the industry and presenting the ‘Equine Employer’s Handbook’, produced by the BGA to the audience.

Regarded as a ‘must have’ for all equestrian establishments, 30 copies of the £39.95 Equine Employer’s Handbook are generously being donated to the Network by HOOF Ride London.

Career Grooms, sponsors of the BGA will also conduct a workshop to aid understanding of the problems and solutions when recruiting, training and retaining staff, and Nicole Seaman LLP, an Employment Law solicitor from Warner Goodman will be on hand to answer any specific questions from the London Horse Network.

London Representative of the BEF, David Gadsby said, “Between HOOF and the London Horse Network, we have a comprehensive line up of professionals that will aim to introduce their expertise, answer specific questions on the day and indicate various channels through which Network members can access continued support.”

The day will also include a workshop with Ray Hipkin CMIOSH, MEWI.

Health and Safety Officer for British Eventing, Ray manages safety issues at Blenheim, Bramham and Weston Park International Horse Trials, he is also Chairman of the National Farm Attractions Network and an independent advisor on Health and Safety Issues to a wide range of commercial clients.

Jodie concludes, “It’ll be great to have an industry expert on hand who understands the challenges faced in equestrianism especially the demands placed on centres and instructors when dealing with young, old, nervous and otherwise vulnerable, disadvantaged or disabled people in a high risk environment.”

To find out more about the London Horse Network or to register a question for the experts to answer, email jodievm@aol.com . For more details on the BEF Olympic Legacy Project, HOOF Ride London, visit www.hoof-in-town.com.

The LHN Health & Safety and Employment Law Seminar, 10am-3pm, Monday 28th February 2011, Hilton Olympia Hotel, London. Contact jodievm@aol.com for more details.