AN APPLE A DAY – CAN HORSES EAT APPLES?

The latest in our blog series about what horses can eat, asks, ‘Can horses eat apples?’ The short answer is yes; they can! We know how important it is that our horses are safe, happy and healthy, but we also know how nice it is to give them a little treat every so often – […]
GRAPE EXPECTATIONS – CAN HORSES EAT….GRAPES?

The latest in our blog series about what horses can eat, asks, ‘Can horses eat grapes?’ The short answer is yes; they can! As a horse owner who only wants the best for your horse, it’s natural to want to know which foods your horse can and can’t eat. We like spoiling our horses and […]
PEEL THE LOVE. CAN HORSES EAT….BANANAS?

The latest in our blog series about what horses can eat, asks, ‘Can horses eat bananas?’ The short answer is yes, they can! There’s some misleading information out there about horses and bananas, so we thought we’d set the record straight. We’ll look at some of the nutritional benefits of feeding your horse bananas, the […]
CAN HORSES EAT FRUIT? ASKING FOR A (FOUR LEGGED) FRIEND

We all love a treat, right? Well our equine friends aren’t any different and one of the questions we’re often asked is – can horses eat fruit? The thing with horses is they would probably quite happily eat up anything you offered them and still ask for more, and while the saying ‘eat like a […]
THE MANE EVENT – UNDERSTANDING HORSE CLIPPING – A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE FOR BEGINNERS

As the days get shorter and we’re starting to feel that autumnal nip in the air, we start to think about how we’re going to look after our horses during the winter months. You might also have noticed your horse’s coat start to change and get heavier; this is when your horse’s winter coat develops, […]
Horseball: Everything You Need to Know About Playing, Competing and Getting Involved

Horseball is a seriously exciting and fast-paced equestrian sport, combining the teamwork of basketball with the skill and athleticism of horseback riding. As proud sponsors of Team GB riders Finn Wildman and Rose Wildman, who have been selected for the FIHB European Championships, we’re taking a closer look at how the sport works, the rules, […]
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HORSE INSURANCE – OUR ULTIMATE GUIDE

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 […]
ALL HORSES GREAT AND SMALL – A GUIDE TO HORSE BREEDS

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 […]
How Much Does Horse Veterinary Treatment Really Cost?

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 […]