Heading off to a stay-away show involves a lot of preparation. There are so many things to think about, and whilst security might not be top of your list, it should feature highly amongst the buckets, rugs, tack etc. (and that’s just for your horse!). Keeping you, your horse, your belongings and those around you safe should be a priority. Here […]
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Sometimes, owners don’t know where to start when it comes to taking out horse insurance. Whether you are looking for cover for a new horse or one you have owned a while, it can seem like a daunting task. Our Horse Team have these useful pointers to help you feel ready to get the ball rolling and get a horse insurance quote. If your horse has […]
Whether you are looking to loan out a horse you own or take on a horse on loan yourself, there are many considerations, horse insurance is just one of these. For owners thinking of loaning out their horse, it can seem a viable solution if the financial or time commitments of caring for the horse themselves get too much or if the horse needs to […]
There are many perks of working with horses, but it’s no secret that they can be unpredictable. Insurance is there as protection when things go wrong, whether this involves you, a horse in your care or a third party where you are found to be at fault. There are many ways you can work in the equine industry and there are insurance policies […]
So, what has changed? The change in towing law on 16th December 2021 allows anyone with a standard car license to legally tow a trailer up to 3.5T Maximum Authorised Mass (MAM), without the need for them to have passed an additional test. Previously, a car license holder either had what was generally known as ‘grandfather rights’ (having passed a […]
Whether you have a trailer or a horsebox, purchasing suitable breakdown cover should be a top priority before taking to the road. A KBIS Breakdown policy ensures that wherever you are in the UK, an experienced team will be on hand to get you back on the road as soon as possible. We offer a comprehensive breakdown policy that includes all of the […]
Are you heading out and about with your horse? If so, insurance is one area that shouldn’t be overlooked. Whilst there is no legal obligation to insure your horse or yourself, two fundamental policies worth considering are Public Liability insurance and Personal Accident insurance Public Liability insurance This covers you, should you be found […]
Often when taking out horse insurance the first step is deciding how much you should insure your horse for. To make this decision, you need to determine how much your horse would be worth if you were to sell him, but it can be hard to know where to start. How do I value my horse? If you have recently bought your horse this is quite […]
We can provide cover for many types of trailers, including horse trailers, flatbed trailers, garden trailers, and box trailers. Trailer Insurance provides cover for accidental damage, fire, and theft. This means that any damage to the trailer caused by an accident, not fair wear and tear, would be covered by the policy, as well as damage caused […]
When it comes to insuring your event horse there are a number of areas to consider, we have created the simple guide below to help explain each section of cover available. Mortality insurance Mortality insurance covers your horse should he be killed, die or have to be put down by a vet because he is in unremitting pain that cannot be […]