With years of providing specialist horse insurance behind us, we understand the importance of keeping your horse healthy, happy and safe. Unfortunately, animals don’t have access to the kind of health care that we do, and vet’s fees can soon add up. In 2025 our average horse insurance claim for digestive issues was £905, the […]

Humans and horses have been living alongside each other for thousands of years, with images of horses appearing in Palaeolithic cave drawings as early as 30,000 BCE. Our beloved equine friends come in different shapes, sizes and colours and every horse is unique. While not every horse shares the same characteristics, certain breeds are bred […]

We recently surveyed over 200* horse owners to find out what they knew about vet fees and what mattered most to them, when it came to insurance as well as their horse as they get older. Common conditions, such as colic and gastric ulcers were estimated to cost £2,000, however 7% of owners opt to […]

Most pet owners will have, at some point, experienced zoomies. We’ve all been there; settling down for a nice cup of tea, watching TV, maybe reading, you’ve got your feet up, your beloved pet calmly by your side – all is right with the world, and you are at peace. Until suddenly all hell breaks […]

This time around, we’ve caught up with our customer Lauren, to hear more about her horse, Polly, and what led to her having to make a claim. Background: I’ve had my own horses from being in my 20s, but I’ve been around them since being a toddler. I got Polly after seeing a post about […]

There are lots of reasons the UK is perfect for a horse-riding holiday; there’s such a variety of landscapes we’re spoilt for choice, from mountains and moors to vast sweeping beaches and rugged cliffs – there’s something for everyone, whether you want a leisurely trail ride, to something more adventurous, you’re guaranteed to find the […]

There’s nothing like a horse-riding holiday when you want to go back to nature and escape modern life, and we’re spoilt for choice here in the UK for beautiful horse rides. But there’s something about Scotland that really lends itself to a great horse-riding holiday; you get a mix of adventure and tranquillity, rugged mountains […]

This time around, we’ve caught up with our customer Catherine, to hear more about her horse, Crispen, and what led to her having to make a claim. Background My horse is called Crispen and he’s a 15-year-old Dutch Warmblood Cross. We’ve had him for just over two years now. I don’t ride anymore, I used […]

Horses are fantastic creatures, offering us the chance to embark on many adventures. However, learning to ride a horse can seem intimidating; there’s a lot to learn, and the consequences can be serious if a horse is handled incorrectly. That’s why here at The Insurance Emporium, we’ve put together five tips for learning to ride […]

Owning a horse can be extremely rewarding. Like other pets, they can feel very much part of your family and of course, they will require lots of care and attention to keep them fit and healthy. However, even the most well-looked-after horses could become sick or injured and require veterinary care and treatment. In these […]