Many grooms dream of heading to Europe, traveling from show to show, and experiencing the incredible equestrian world that unfolds there. The opportunities are exciting, but moving abroad for work also comes with a lot of questions. What are your rights as an employee? How do contracts, sick leave, or pensions work? What is daily life really like when you are working at a Dutch stable?
To help answer these questions, HorseGrooms Insiders are invited to join a special webinar with Suzanne van Veldhuijsen of Horse & Work, the Dutch vacancy platform for professional equestrian jobs.
Date: Monday, October 6
Time: 19h CET (1 pm ET)
What It Really Means to Work in the Netherlands
In this webinar, Suzanne will give a clear overview of what it means to work in the Dutch equestrian industry, covering both your rights and your day-to-day reality. Suzanne will start with a presentation on what it means to work in the Netherlands, followed by time for your questions. This session will take place online, giving you the chance to learn directly from an expert no matter where you are.
What You Will Learn
During the session, Suzanne will cover topics such as:
- Employment laws and employee rights in the Netherlands
- Sickness, accidents, and sick leave
- Vacation days, benefits, and pensions
- Freelancing, contracts, and insurance
- Workplace culture in Dutch stables
- The types of jobs available and what a typical day looks like in equestrian companies
Why the Focus on the Netherlands and Not on Europe as a Whole?
While there are some European-wide employment regulations, every European country has its own specific laws and rules. This makes it impossible to host one Q&A about “working in Europe.” Instead, we are starting with the Netherlands, one of the most popular destinations for grooms, and will continue with similar sessions about other key equestrian countries in the future.
Who Should Join?
This Q&A is useful for:
- Grooms already working in the Netherlands
- Non-Dutch grooms considering moving there for work
- Dutch grooms who want a clearer picture of their rights and options
- Anyone curious about what professional life looks like in the Dutch equestrian sector
Don’t Miss This Opportunity
If you have ever considered working in the Netherlands, this is your chance to learn first-hand from an expert and get your questions answered.
Join us on Monday, October 6 at 19h CET (1 pm ET) for this exclusive HorseGrooms Insiders webinar and Q&A.
- RSVP for this webinar inside the HorseGrooms Community.
- Not a HorseGrooms Community Member yet? Join the (free) HorseGrooms Community here.
- Not an Insider yet? Join Insiders here.
- Want to learn more about our Insiders membership? Click here or here.
- Read more about Horse & Work here.
- Read tips to ace your job interview here.
Photos: Arnd Bronkhorst Photography
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