This season, I decided to step up to 100 out eventing with Daphne. We had done one and a half seasons at 90cm (since mid-2021) so were both feeling confident and ready for the next step up. We started the 2023 season by heading straight out to the Cotswold Cup event at Offchurch Bury. We […]
As equestrians, we all dream of the day when the winter mud will be gone and the fields and bridleways are dried out, but the dry, hard ground can bring about its own problems. When a long period of dry weather occurs, hard surfaces can pose a risk to legs and feet and in serious […]
We do everything in our power to make sure our horses are happy. We put them on the best feed, make sure they are always at the optimum temperature with the right rug, and keep up with regular visits from the vet, farrier, and dentist to keep them comfortable. But even with doing all this, […]
As riders, we understand the need for warming up and know the dangers that come with rushing straight into exercise. However, many people have conflicting opinions on what a “proper” warm-up is, some swear by short and sweet, whereas others suggest spending more time working their horse in at the beginning of the ride. In […]
We are proud that KBIS is run by home-grown talent. Meet Harriet Walker our Operational Manager, who has been part of team KBIS for the past 11 years. Here, Harriet shares how her role has changed over this time, from starting as a Claims Assessor to her current leadership position, and talks us through her […]
Cooling down is vital after exercising to keep your horse sound and healthy. Skipping this process can be incredibly detrimental to your horse’s health and can result in reduced oxygen and blood circulation which traps heat in the muscles and increases the risk of damage. In more severe cases, not cooling down efficiently can result […]
The August bank holiday is usually a bonus for equestrians. As it’s the last bank holiday before Christmas, it is a great time to make the most of the good weather (fingers crossed!) before autumn hits. If you are lucky enough to have some time off over the long weekend, you may be wondering how […]
KBIS is a company made up of horse people for horse people. To help you get to know the individuals that make up team KBIS, we’re bringing you a specialist spotlight series. Here, we sit down with Equine Team Manager, Mike King to discuss how his love of horses began, how his journey at KBIS […]
KBIS British Equestrian Insurance (part of Specialist Risk Group), are a leading UK equine insurance specialist with over 30 years of experience. We are seeking a full-time Client Handler to join the team working 9am-5:30pm Monday – Friday. The role is a hybrid position working remotely from our rural office near Newbury, Berkshire a minimum […]
Atypical myopathy (also known as sycamore poisoning) is a severe and potentially fatal muscle disorder of horses caused by eating sycamore ‘helicopter’ seeds and, to a lesser extent sycamore leaves, that fall onto pasture in the autumn & winter or sycamore seedlings which grow in the Spring. The Horse Health Programme explains the signs to […]