7 September 2024
The equestrian disciplines represented in this response include riding schools, livery yards, eventing, dressage, show jumping, showing, hunting, polo, vaulting, therapy work, providers of education, stud, breaking, breeding, equine rescue, and equine rehabilitation. The top four disciplines which formed the employer response were riding schools (40%), dressage (25%), Showjumping (16%) and eventing (12%). 58% of respondents also offered livery as part of their business.
A big thank you to everyone who took part in the survey, your opinions are vital in informing our research and helping to make the equestrian industry a place of Good Employment for all. There is still much to be done to ensure compliance with the NMW.
Here’s a few takeaways:
You can read the full report here
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