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“As a livery yard owner, the support from the EEA has been invaluable in the employment of our staff and the efficient running of the business.”

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“We decided we were going to do things differently, I just wasn't always sure how to do it! The EEA has all the solutions to employing staff legally.”

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The Equestrian Employers Association (EEA) is the organisation for you if you employ staff in the equestrian industry.

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Protect your business with instant access to an online toolkit and support for employing your staff.

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As a Member you'll get access to...

EEA TOOLKIT CONTRACT
CREATOR
Use the easy to follow, five-stage creator to produce unlimited, bespoke, legally compliant equestrian specific employment contracts for your employees.

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EEA TOOLKIT RISK ASSESSMENT
CREATOR
Create bespoke risk assessments for your yard. This smart tool guides you on how to produce your documents and creates smart pdf versions.

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EEA TOOLKIT STAFF HANDBOOK
CREATOR
Create your Staff Handbook with all the required policies auto-included and the opportunity for you to bespoke it for your equestrian business.

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EEA TOOLKIT SAFETY MANUAL
CREATOR
Create your bespoke Health and Safety Manual to comply with legislation and define your commitment to workplace health and safety. 

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EEA TOOLKIT LIVERY CONTRACT 
CREATOR
This smart tool will help you to produce livery contracts for your clients with your own rules, terms, conditions and pricing displayed.

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EEA TOOLKIT INTERVIEW
CREATOR
This smart tool will help you to produce bespoke interview templates of a series of questions to get the most out of your applicants.

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So far EEA members have created...

EEA TOOLKITCONTRACT
CREATOR
MORE THAN
5600
CONTRACTS
EEA TOOLKITRISK ASSESSMENT
CREATOR
MORE THAN
1800
RISK ASSESSMENTS
EEA TOOLKITLIVERY CONTRACT
CREATOR
MORE THAN
1500
LIVERY CONTRACTS
EEA TOOLKITSTAFF HANDBOOK
CREATOR
MORE THAN
2000
STAFF HANDBOOKS


Other benefits include

Be compliant with pension requirements and avoid the stress of dealing with HMRC by outsourcing your staff payroll.

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The EEA has partnered up with Feather Payroll to help equestrian employers be compliant with pension and payroll (paying your employee's salaries, tax and NI) requirements. EEA Pension & Payroll services start from as little as £21 per month or £216 per year. (All prices include VAT)

Benefits include:

    • Avoid the stress of dealing with HMRC and trying to make tax calculations yourself
    • Full service includes registering you for PAYE, calculating gross or net pay providing payslips and HMRC payment summaries
    • Dealing with all pension calculations and fulfilment and maternity pay sick pay, P45, P34 and P60s
    • Just agree on the salary you'll pay your employee and Feather Payroll will do the rest

With EEA membership you can access the bespoke rates which start from £22 per month or £260 per year (including VAT)

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Recruit your next team member by uploading free job adverts on the Job Board and attract equestrian professionals.

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As an EEA member, you will get unlimited free adverts on the Job Board. This appears on the British Grooms Association (BGA) website and is one of the highest viewed page on the platform! 

Benefits include:

    • Placing free adverts (Normally £20 for 1 month advert)
    • Reach thousands of professional job seekers
    • Amend your advert and include your business logo
    • Show that you are a good employer by advertising with us

With EEA membership you can access the Job Board for free!

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Create smart, bespoke contracts for your liveries with with your own logo, rules, terms, conditions and pricing displayed.

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The Livery Contract Creator is a really smart online tool! First, you build the types of livery offered and then you can create bespoke contracts for all of your clients. 

Benefits include:

    • Include your own business logo 
    • The tool includes all of the requirements of a livery contract
    • Create multiple types of livery solutions 
    • Replicate contracts easily for when a new livery joins your yard

With EEA membership you can create unlimited contracts using the Livery Contract Creator

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Create bespoke, legally compliant equestrian-specific employment contracts for your staff.

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The EEA Contract Creator is a smart online tool where you can select options and upload your own company logo to create a Written Statement of Employment Particulars (aka Written Contract).  

Benefits include:

    • Compliant with English and Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish law
    • Apprenticeship option 
    • Includes equestrian-specific options 
    • Produced in collaboration with the EEA Legal Partner

With EEA membership you can create unlimited contracts of employment and be legally compliant.

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Get your business recognised as a Good Employer by signing up to the principles.

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The Code guides employers to take ownership of their own governance and offers a framework to develop and strengthen employment practices and business operations. The diversity of equestrian businesses that sign up to the Code, is a testament to its relevance and flexibility.

Benefits include:

    • Gain a signatory logo which you can use for your business
    • Demonstrate that you are a legally compliant, kind and professional workplace
    • Discover if there are any improvements that you could make for your business
    • Have peace of mind that your business is legally compliant

With EEA membership you can sign up to the Code of Good Employment for free.

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Starting an equestrian business? The Hub will guide you to set up legally and market your services.

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The Business Hub will guide you on how to set up a new equestrian business, be legally complaint and promote your services to new clients.

Benefits include:

    • Guidance on the different types of business models
    • The critical steps to take to be and remain legally compliant 
    • Tips on how to manage risk 
    • A simple guide to managing your finances and taxes 

With EEA membership you can access the Business Hub for free!

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You'll also get

Employers Life BlogGet free access as a Member
Employing in the equestrian environment has its own challenges. Learn from how others do it in our informative blogs.
EEA Legal Helpline
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The Legal Helpline, hosted by Wright Hassall LLP, gives you initial legal guidance at the end of the phone. 
The Legal FactsGet free access as a Member
Being legally compliant is critical. The Employment Essentials section of the website has all the facts you need to know. 
Practical Handy TipsGet free access as a Member
We understand the challenges of employing in the equestrian sector. Our handy tips are practical and could even save you money!
Regular NewslettersGet free access as a Member
Monthly e-newsletters will keep you up to date with any employment law changes or matters that affect you as an equestrian employer. 
Travel InsuranceGet free access as a Member
Finding travel insurance that covers you as a rider can be a headache. We have found a suitable and affordable policy for our members. 
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A reason to belong

The EEA understands the unique challenges of employing staff in an equestrian yard. Belonging to your professional association means you have bespoke support.


We listen to our members and provide essential support with your HR, from recruitment to employment legislation compliance to sickness, disciplinary and much more!

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Listen to the Professionals

NICK SKELTON

My office team use the Contract Creator

It is easy and quick to use and I recommend it to all equine industry employers.

Carl Hester

Quick, informative and straightforward

I really recommend using the Contract Creator for any equine business.

Mandy Day

The Contract Creator was very smart to use

Being a Good Employer actually protects me as an employer.

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