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Equestrian Workforce Behaviours Survey launched as part of Good Employment Week 2025

Friday, 14 November 2025

Good Employment Week 2025 (17-23 November) has officially begun!

It’s a dedicated national campaign to champion fairness, legal pay, professionalism, and respect for everyone working in equestrian workplaces.

This year, one of the most important focuses is the new Equestrian Workforce Behaviours Survey, launched jointly by the British Equestrian (BEF), British Grooms Association (BGA) and Equestrian Employers Association (EEA).

This anonymous survey aims to uncover the reality of bullying, harassment (including sexual harassment), and inappropriate behaviour across equestrian yards.

Anyone – employees, employers, workers, self-employed – in whatever level of role and in any discipline/field is urged to take part. Your experience - whether past or present - is vital in helping the industry understand what is really happening, what changes could be made and the support requirements of the workforce.

Take the Equestrian Workforce Behaviours Survey now

Speaking up for a safer equestrian industry

Central to this year’s campaign is creating a culture where everyone in the equine workforce community feels safe at work and safe to speak up if not.

That’s why the Equestrian Workforce Behaviours Survey is so crucial. It provides a confidential space for everyone to share whether they have experienced or witnessed:

• bullying
• verbal abuse
• sexual harassment
• inappropriate or coercive behaviour
• behaviour that made them feel unsafe or unable to speak out.

The findings will shape future safeguarding guidance, workplace education and industry-wide action.

Take the Equestrian Workforce Behaviours Survey now
 

GEW 2025: Gold Standard Good Employment

Lead by BGA and EEA, Good Employment Week 2025 will cover key themes each day, including contracts, safety, fair pay, employer responsibilities and employment rights.

During the week, they’ll highlight what Gold Standard Good Employment truly looks like, and why it matters. The ever popular ‘Give Your Staff a Pizza Day’ on Friday 22 November gives a light-hearted end to the week but is always grounded in the bigger message: Respect and good employment are non- negotiable.

The BEF and other member bodies will also be supporting the week by amplifying the messages and providing further insight and guidance around working in the equestrian industry.