On The Pull – How To Find The Best Horse Trailer

Posted on April 25, 2023 at 10:21 am by The Insurance Emporium

If you own a horse you’ll know that there’s often a fair amount of travelling involved, especially if you compete, and having the right transport can make a huge difference. You want your horse to be comfortable and safe on any trip you do, whether that’s to a competition, the vet or even moving house; […]

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Taking Up Horse Riding In Later Life

Posted on March 13, 2023 at 1:42 pm by The Insurance Emporium

As with many sports and hobbies, lots of people think that if they didn’t get into horse riding when they were younger, they’ve missed their chance and it’s too late. We often associate learning to ride a horse with younger children trotting around a paddock at their local pony club, but a national equestrian survey […]

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STRANGLES IN HORSES

Posted on February 16, 2022 at 4:41 pm by The Insurance Emporium

The highly contagious upper respiratory tract infection “strangles” is known to affect horses, donkeys, and ponies. It is unpleasant for both the horse suffering from it and the stable trying to contain it. One of the most common equine diseases, The British Horse Society estimates that there are approximately 600 strangles outbreaks in the UK […]


LAMINITIS IN HORSES

Posted on February 16, 2022 at 3:56 pm by The Insurance Emporium

Vets across the country are frequently asked “what could I have done to prevent my horse from developing laminitis?” With studies suggesting that 1 in 10 horses/ponies are affected by laminitis each year, it can be a challenging condition, which in many circumstances could have been prevented.  

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11 QUICK TIPS FOR EXERCISING YOUR HORSE IN WINTER

Posted on January 12, 2022 at 2:35 pm by The Insurance Emporium

Saddled up with the urge to go into winter hibernation mode? Well, your horse may have other ideas! Unless it is unsafe to do so, you should try to keep up your horse's routine and exercise throughout the colder months to prevent injury and boredom. 

Here at The Insurance Emporium, we understand this can be a bit of a challenge which is why we have compiled 11 quick tips on exercising your horse throughout the colder months.


Exercising your Horse in Winter

Posted on September 11, 2020 at 10:30 am by The Insurance Emporium

We’re knee-deep into the colder months, but there’s still a long way to go until spring rears its magical head! While you might want to just settle in on the sofa in front of a roaring fire, if you’re a horse owner, your equine friend could have other ideas! Just because there’s a touch of […]

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Sarcoids in Horses: What You Need to Know

Posted on July 21, 2020 at 10:30 am by The Insurance Emporium

As a horse owner, you’ll want to do all you can to ensure that your horse is well and not suffering from illness! Sarcoids are a common condition in horses, and can be serious. To help you know what to look out for, at The Insurance Emporium, we’re sharing our helpful guide to the symptoms […]

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Castration in Horses: What You Need to Know

Posted on June 29, 2020 at 4:00 pm by The Insurance Emporium

Castration* is one of the most common surgeries performed on horses in the UK, with most colts being “gelded” at a young age. We spoke to our horse health expert recently to find out why castration in horses is so commonplace, how the operation is carried out, as well as what aftercare might be required. […]

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Nose Bleeds in Horses: How Serious Are They?

Posted on June 29, 2020 at 12:00 pm by The Insurance Emporium

Nose bleeds, or epistaxis, are fairly common in horses of all shapes and sizes! However, this doesn’t mean that they can’t appear quite dramatic and cause concern for any horse owner. We recently spoke to our horse health expert to find out more about nose bleeds in horses, how serious they might be, and what […]

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Looking After Your Horse During Lockdown

Posted on May 7, 2020 at 12:54 pm by The Insurance Emporium

Looking after your horse can be challenging during the current government-imposed lockdown; especially if, like many of us, you don’t keep your horse at your home address. Since we don’t know exactly how long the current situation will last, at The Insurance Emporium, we want to help you comply with government guidelines while doing what’s […]

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