The sights and sounds of fireworks are probably going to be pretty commonplace until the New Year. While Bonfire Night may have been a blast for you, there might be some lessons to be learned if you’re a horse owner. The bright lights, loud sounds and strange smells of fireworks can be frightening for your […]

The clocks have gone back, Bonfire Night is long gone and it feels like Christmas is creeping up at an alarming rate! Picking the perfect gift for your loved ones can be hard work at times but it’s well worth it when you see the look on their faces as they open it! For those […]

Summer 2018 was amazingly long and hot! At The Insurance Emporium, we enjoyed every minute of it! But the high temperatures that led on from a wet winter were bad news for hay and haylage production. We know that, as a horse owner, you always want to do what’s best for your horse. However, with […]

It’s coming to that time of year again; nights are drawing in, temperatures are dropping, and we are all feeling under the weather and dosed up on Lemsip; and it’s not just the humans! The chilly autumn and winter weather can result in us all feeling less than our best, and this also applies to […]

For many horse riders, the thrill of entering into competition and eventing is the pinnacle of their horse riding adventures. However, getting into shape for an event where you’ll be expected to show off your dressage, cross-country and show jumping skills is no mean feat! Making sure that you have a training plan in place […]

As we head further into what has already been a glorious summer, there should be plenty of opportunities to head out on an adventure with your horse. This time of year also means that there could be a whole host of different dangers that could affect your four-legged friend. One of these potential horse health […]

Horses are all unique, with their own personalities, feelings and reactions. Sometimes, unfortunately, certain situations could cause your steed to become stressed out or anxious. For this reason, calming supplements for horses have been growing in popularity. At The Insurance Emporium, we want to know how things like this affect your four-legged friend. That’s why […]

This time of year marks the middle of eventing season and perhaps one of the best times to get out and about on your horse. The more that you and your four-legged friend are enjoying the great outdoors, the more you might want to think about any possible health issues that could affect them. One […]

Dressage is one of the most graceful and beautiful equine sports, a show of the connection between horse and rider. The event, which has been a part of the Olympic Games since 1912, is an art in the mastery of horsemanship. There is something magical about watching this combination of flexibility and skill in the […]

The summer is the perfect time to get the family outside and enjoying some sunny weather and what could be better than finding a new passion for your children to get involved in? Horse riding might be the perfect hobby for youngsters to enjoy, learning valuable new skills along the way. Here at The Insurance […]