Sarcoids in Horses: What You Need to Know

Posted on July 21, 2020 at 10:30 am by The Insurance Emporium

As a horse owner, you’ll want to do all you can to ensure that your horse is well and not suffering from illness! Sarcoids are a common condition in horses, and can be serious. To help you know what to look out for, at The Insurance Emporium, we’re sharing our helpful guide to the symptoms […]

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Castration in Horses: What You Need to Know

Posted on June 29, 2020 at 4:00 pm by The Insurance Emporium

Castration* is one of the most common surgeries performed on horses in the UK, with most colts being “gelded” at a young age. We spoke to our horse health expert recently to find out why castration in horses is so commonplace, how the operation is carried out, as well as what aftercare might be required. […]

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Nose Bleeds in Horses: How Serious Are They?

Posted on June 29, 2020 at 12:00 pm by The Insurance Emporium

Nose bleeds, or epistaxis, are fairly common in horses of all shapes and sizes! However, this doesn’t mean that they can’t appear quite dramatic and cause concern for any horse owner. We recently spoke to our horse health expert to find out more about nose bleeds in horses, how serious they might be, and what […]

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The Importance of Equine Yard Biosecurity

Posted on June 29, 2020 at 10:30 am by The Insurance Emporium

When choosing a yard to keep your horse, it’s important to consider biosecurity; as it can be an important step in minimising the spread of infectious disease. The importance of yard biosecurity has been highlighted in the past few years, particularly with last year’s outbreak of equine influenza and, more recently, equine herpesvirus outbreak. We’ve […]

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NEW TEST TO DIAGNOSE ENCYSTED REDWORM LARVAE IN HORSES LAUNCHES

Posted on October 22, 2019 at 11:09 am by The Insurance Emporium

Owning a horse can lead to some magical adventures for you and your equine friend, but you’ll want to make sure they stay healthy along the way! If your horse doesn’t have a worming programme, they could be at risk of contracting infections from parasites, such as small redworms, which can be some of the […]

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MUD FEVER AND RAIN SCALD IN HORSES

Posted on October 22, 2019 at 11:06 am by The Insurance Emporium

Wet conditions and cold weather can be difficult for your horse to deal with over winter. These conditions can increase the risk of skin infections for your pony. We spoke to our horse health expert about rain scald and mud fever, two of the more common skin infections that could affect your horse over the […]

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IS YOUR HORSE READY FOR WINTER?

Posted on October 22, 2019 at 10:30 am by The Insurance Emporium

As the nights draw in and evenings in by the fire become more tempting, it’s important not to neglect the needs of your horse! Equine care during winter can come with its own challenges, and it’s always best to be prepared for the season ahead. We spoke to our horse health expert to find out […]

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ATYPICAL MYOPATHY: WHAT IS IT?

Posted on October 20, 2019 at 10:30 am by The Insurance Emporium

Just like humans, horses can sometimes feel under the weather. However, there are some conditions that can prove more serious for your equine friend. One such illness is atypical myopathy, a fatal muscle disease linked to the toxin Hypoglycin A, found in sycamore seeds. We spoke to our horse health expert to find out more […]

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EQUINE HERPESVIRUS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Posted on September 3, 2019 at 11:30 am by The Insurance Emporium

Equine herpesvirus is more common than people may think. In fact, it is believed that the majority of adult horses will have come into contact with the virus at some point in their lives! Despite being so common, the virus can have serious consequences for your equine friend. Read on to find out everything you […]

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OVERWEIGHT HORSES – WHY OVERGRAZING COULD CAUSE HEALTH ISSUES FOR YOUR HORSE

Posted on July 25, 2019 at 11:00 am by The Insurance Emporium

We’ve all heard the saying the grass is always greener, and that’s really the case this summer! It’s no secret that we haven’t had the warmest start to the season, and that’s led to richer, greener pastures for horses across the country. While the grass is looking healthier, however, your horse might not be. Here’s […]

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