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 […]

Whether hacking your horse on a road is your only option, or you need to use a road to get to an off-road route, safety is vital for both you and your horse, as well as other road users. There’s a common misconception that the Highway Code is just for drivers, but it applies to […]

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. Laminitis can have profound health implications for your […]

It’s always a joy getting the chance to catch-up with our customers, we know their hobbies are their passions: whether that’s owning a pony used for eventing, or camera equipment for a wedding photographer. Here, we caught up with Anna-Beth about her pony, Harvey. Background: Having had ponies as a child, Anna-Beth decided to share […]

Our customer, Geoff, talks us through his recent experience with The Insurance Emporium when he had to make a claim. Background Geoff told us all about his wife’s horse, Franco, who up until recently was used for riding. Geoff’s wife describes Franco as “such a gentleman. He’s lovely and a handsome boy. He’s just like […]

People choose to take out horse insurance for several reasons, often to have cover for the unexpected. As we know, horses are naturally curious creatures and if left to their own devices can get into all sorts of mischief, which is why horse insurance can give you peace of mind. However, while we know that […]

Pregnancy in horses is fascinating for horse lovers, and while horses become pregnant and give birth as naturally as humans do (and do so in the wild without any intervention at all) it’s understandable that looking after a pregnant horse can be a nerve-wracking experience. The better we understand it, the better we can care […]

As we say goodbye to summer and brace ourselves for the shorter days and the inevitable wet weather that autumn and winter in the UK brings, we need to be aware of some of the issues that can affect our equine friends. Constant rain can turn our fields into mud baths, and while our horses […]