Race horse insurance customers might be interested to learn that a horse competing in the Isle of Wight Grand National escaped during the main race at the event and ended up on a nearby railway line. The animal used its jumping skills to vault a fence and was eventually found wandering on some train tracks, reports Isle of Wight Radio. … More →

Adrenaline junkies across the UK might start looking into horse insurance as they get hooked on the latest extreme sports trend. What has become known as ‘horse boarding’ involves tying a rope to an animal’s saddle, jumping on a mountain board and holding on tight while the animal hits up to 35 mph in five strides, reports the Daily Mail. Daniel … More →

A horse owner from Beaconsfield may have to claim on a pony insurance policy after his Shetland stallion was stolen. Darren Howard’s animal, called Horsepath Sandstorm, was taken from his field by thieves who cut the barbed wire, reports the Buckinghamshire Advertiser. “We just want him back, to be honest – we don’t care what happens to the thieves if they … More →

Race horse insurance customers following the growing hype around this year’s Grand National at Aintree might be interested to learn that one of the equines expected to enter is part-owned by Sir Alex Ferguson. The manager of Manchester United Football Club has a stake in What A Friend, which will be ridden by jockey Daryl Jacob. Odds of 16-1 have … More →

Horse insurance customers might be inspired by the story of Sarah Tubbs, who was motivated to start working with autistic children after reading The Horse Boy. Ms Tubbs runs the Marwood Equestrian Centre but decided to add to her expertise by doing a course so she could work one-on-one with autism sufferers, reports the Teesdale Mercury. In the novel in … More →

Equine insurance customers who need to purchase medication for their animals should ensure they only buy from registered UK websites, according to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). It warned that there are cases where counterfeit drugs have been sold, which can put horses and ponies at risk, reports Horse & Hound. In April next year, the VMD will introduce a … More →

One family that might want to take out pony insurance for their favourite equine is the Allens, who have purchased a bay gelding called Pepper twice. The animal was first bought for eldest daughter Imogen, who qualified for the National Showjumping Championship on him, reports the Henley Standard. However, when she outgrew the Welsh pony, which is now 12 years old, … More →