WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOUR HORSE IS EXPECTING – UNDERSTANDING PREGNANCY IN HORSES

Posted on November 22, 2024 at 2:24 pm by The Insurance Emporium

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 […]

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Rain Scald in Horses – All You Need To Know

Posted on September 11, 2024 at 11:31 am by The Insurance Emporium

rain scald on a horse's back

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 […]

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EAT LIKE A HORSE – FOODS THAT HORSES CAN AND CAN’T EAT

Posted on April 26, 2024 at 9:54 am by The Insurance Emporium

We love our horses; there are currently 847,000 horses in the UK alone, and we love making them happy and giving them treats. But despite the well-known saying ‘eat like a horse’, you can’t just give a horse anything to eat, apart from the fact that they’re herbivores, they have a very complicated digestive system. […]

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Top Eight Plants That Are Poisonous For Horses – What You Need To Know

Posted on November 17, 2023 at 12:39 pm by The Insurance Emporium

We love our horses and want to keep them safe; each horse is different, but we do all we can to make sure they have the right equipment, have regular vet and farrier checks, as well as eating as healthy a diet as possible. But some things are out of our control, such as trees, […]

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How To Manage Your Horse’s Weight

Posted on June 2, 2021 at 10:00 am by The Insurance Emporium

Obesity in horses and ponies is increasingly problematic in the UK with studies suggesting up to 85% of pleasure horses are overweight! Being overweight can have serious health implications for your horse, affecting their wellbeing, quality of life and putting them at a higher risk of a number of health problems. Obesity can cause respiratory […]

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Caring for Your Horse in Winter

Posted on February 19, 2021 at 10:45 am by The Insurance Emporium

Horses have acclimatised to colder temperatures and can generally live outside year-round. There are however a few additional amenities you may want to provide to make them more comfortable. Here at The Insurance Emporium, we are all about keeping your horses healthy and happy which is why we’ve compiled a list of ways you can […]

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Urticaria (Hives) in Horses

Posted on November 26, 2020 at 10:00 am by The Insurance Emporium

Urticaria is a common skin condition that might affect your horse! Otherwise known as hives, there are many different triggers, so finding the exact cause of the problem can be difficult. At The Insurance Emporium, we’ve spoken to our horse health expert all about urticaria in horses. Find out more about the symptoms, causes and […]

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Equine Sedation

Posted on November 25, 2020 at 10:00 am by The Insurance Emporium

Sedation can be an incredibly useful tool for your horse. Equine sedation is used in a variety of situations, and there are a range of sedatives available to give to your horse. At The Insurance Emporium, we’ve spoken to our horse health expert all about equine sedation. Read on to find out when you should […]

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The Importance of Electrolytes for Horses

Posted on November 24, 2020 at 10:37 am by The Insurance Emporium

Electrolytes are incredibly important when maintaining a healthy horse, and are important for most bodily functions! We’ve spoken to our horse health expert all about the importance of electrolytes, and how you can help to ensure your horse doesn’t suffer from a deficiency. What are electrolytes? Electrolytes are important for most of your horse’s bodily […]

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The Benefits of Cold Therapy for Horses

Posted on November 23, 2020 at 5:55 pm by The Insurance Emporium

As most horse owners know, our equine friends can be prone to injury, especially from knocks or sprains to the legs causing soft tissue damage and inflammation. Cold therapy can be a useful technique to help treat injuries like this for your horse. At The Insurance Emporium, we’ve spoken to our horse health expert on […]

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