This is a copy of the agreement between the National Trainers Federation and NASS covering Bullying, Harassment and Dignity at work.

Click here to view the agreement

To notify us of a change of address please use our feedback form on the contact page and let us have your trainers name and new address and we'll update our records. Alternatively call us on 01283 211522, or click here to download a freepost change of address form.

Click here to view guidance and form. 

Click here to view Racing Industry Stable Staff Resolution of Disputes and Discipline and Appeal Procedures.

Click here to view The New ACAS Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures - Employment Act 2008 

This policy has been drawn up after consultation between the National Trainers Federation (NTF), the National Association of Stable Staff (NASS), and the Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association (TBA), and has the full support of each organisation. Its operation and effectiveness will be kept under review.

The NTF, NASS and TBA believe that it is in everyone’s interest to have a safe working environment. The misuse and abuse of alcohol, drugs and other substances can affect health, attendance, performance and relationships at work, and the safety and welfare of people and horses.

Click here to view the Racing Welfare Addiction Support site.

You should receive a 'written statement of employment particulars' setting out some of your main terms. Your employer must give you this within two months of starting work.

Click here to view employment particulars guidelines.

Click here to view an example contract of employment for stable staff.

NASS's solicitors, Morrish Solicitors, provide free personal injury services, amongst other services, to NASS members and their families.

Click here for more information.

Click here to download the Personal Injury Claim enquiry form.

Click here to download the Free Legal Advice enquiry form. 

These guidelines have been produced to help the Racing and Breeding Industries fulfil the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA) 1974, the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations (MHSWR) 1999 and other associated legislation.

The Act and the Regulations set out an employer’s general duties of care towards employees, learners and others such as contractors and members of the public. It is also expected that both employers and employees should have care for their own health and safety and for the health and safety of colleagues and visitors.

Click here to view the Health and Safety Guidelines.

Click here for information on skull caps and body protectors.

Please click on the relevant link below to download the information regarding Maternity and Paternity rights:

Click here to view information on maternity rights.

Click here to view information on paternity rights.

Click here to view a list of frequently asked questions.

The National Association of Stable Staff (formerly the SLA) is required by current Trade Union legislation to have all members complete a membership form, in order for you to have your full voting rights, the right to participate in all future NASS elections and to play a full part in the affairs of the Union.

Click here to view the membership application form.

Under Rule 55 of the Rules of Racing trainers have to contribute to a pension scheme for eligible employees.

Click here to view more information.

The payment of pool money is governed by Rule 195 of the Orders and Rules of Racing. Non compliance is a breach which could result in disciplinary action by the Jockey Club.

Click here to view the Pool Money Best Practice Guidelines agreed between NASS and NTF.

Click here to view the BHA Manual - Rule 119: Distribution of money payable to stables.

The following advice has been agreed by the NTF and NASS to assist trainers when sending their staff racing and in particular with regard to parade ring safety.

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To apply for a Retired Racing Pass, please use our feedback form on the contact page. Be sure to let us have your address, employment history, Stable Pass number, date of retirement and brief injury details. Alternatively call us on 01283 211522.

Click here to view the Retired Racing Pass Criteria.

Click here to view the Retired Racing Pass Application Form.

For contact information on the Stable Staff Pension schemes, please click here

The Racing Industry Accident Benefit Scheme (RIABS) is funded by licensed and permitted trainers and by contributions from stable staff. The scheme provides for benefits to eligible persons following accidental injury, disablement or death arising out of, whilst carrying out duties for a licensed trainer,including bona fide journeys between normal place of residence and place of work. The scheme does not cover race riding accidents or accidents, which occur while on, or traveling to and from a racecourse when engaged to ride.

Click here to view RIAB terms and conditions.

Click here to download RIAB claim form.

Click here to download RIAB unpaid workers claim form.

The Agreement provides for a Racing Industry Minimum Rates of Pay Structure and certain standard conditions of employment for stable staff employed by trainers in the racing industry.

Click here to view the Wages and Conditions 2007/2008 Memorandum of Agreement.

Click here to view the Wages and Conditions 2008/2009 Memorandum of Agreement.

Click here to view the Wages and Conditions 2009/2010 Memorandum of Agreement.

Click here to view the Wages and Conditions 1 June 2010 - 30 September 2010 Memorandum of Agreement.

Click here to view the Wages and Conditions 1/10/10 - 30/09/11 Memorandum of Agreement.