[SUBMISSIONS CLOSED] Competition – Win a £250 Virgin Experience Voucher!

Posted on May 17, 2023 at 1:48 pm by The Insurance Emporium

Image promoting the TIE pet competition with leaping dog

We all love showing off our pets and the quirky things they do and now is the perfect opportunity to show them off to everyone! Simply submit your favourite cute or funny photo/video of your pet to us by 2:00pm on 12 June using the link below and you will be entered into our competition, […]

Tags: cat, Competition, dog, horse, pet


ON YOUR HIGH HORSE – THE WORLD’S BIGGEST HORSE BREEDS

Posted on May 11, 2023 at 5:20 pm by The Insurance Emporium

The average horse stands approximately five feet tall (although ‘hands’ is the standard unit used to measure horse height; a hand is equal to 4 inches) and weighs between 800 – 1,200 pounds, which feels big enough to us! But what about the not-so-average horses? What is the biggest horse breed out there? Horses have […]

Tags: Belgium Draft Horse, biggest horse breeds, Clydesdale Horse, horse, Percheron Horse, Shire Horse, Suffolk Punch Horse


On The Pull – How To Find The Best Horse Trailer

Posted on April 25, 2023 at 10:21 am by The Insurance Emporium

If you own a horse you’ll know that there’s often a fair amount of travelling involved, especially if you compete, and having the right transport can make a huge difference. You want your horse to be comfortable and safe on any trip you do, whether that’s to a competition, the vet or even moving house; […]

Tags: equine, horse, horse insurance, horse ownership, horse riding, Horse trailer


Colleague Profile – Lidija Drakulic

Posted on March 9, 2023 at 8:09 pm by The Insurance Emporium

We’re kicking off our series of colleague profiles today with Lidija… Born in Cyprus, Lidija moved to the UK in 2014 to go to uni, and never went back. She joined us at The Insurance Emporium straight from uni in 2017 as a claims assessor and is now a Team Lead for our Claims Department. […]

Tags: horse, horse insurance, horse ownership, horse rider


How To Manage Your Horse’s Weight

Posted on June 2, 2021 at 10:00 am by The Insurance Emporium

Obesity in horses and ponies is increasingly problematic in the UK with studies suggesting up to 85% of pleasure horses are overweight! Being overweight can have serious health implications for your horse, affecting their wellbeing, quality of life and putting them at a higher risk of a number of health problems. Obesity can cause respiratory […]

Tags: horse, horse health


[CLOSED] Win a £100 TopSpec Voucher! Take Part in our 2021 Horse Trends Survey!

Posted on April 26, 2021 at 10:00 am by The Insurance Emporium

THIS SURVEY IS NOW CLOSED Did 2020 make you consider giving up your Horse? Take 10 minutes out of your day to fill out our 2020 Horse Trends Survey and you’ll be automatically entered into our competition for a chance to win a £100 TopSpec voucher! Enter Here This promotion is in no way sponsored, […]

Tags: Competition, horse, survey


Urticaria (Hives) in Horses

Posted on November 26, 2020 at 10:00 am by The Insurance Emporium

Urticaria is a common skin condition that might affect your horse! Otherwise known as hives, there are many different triggers, so finding the exact cause of the problem can be difficult. At The Insurance Emporium, we’ve spoken to our horse health expert all about urticaria in horses. Find out more about the symptoms, causes and […]

Tags: horse, horse health, horse insurance, horse ownership


Equine Sedation

Posted on November 25, 2020 at 10:00 am by The Insurance Emporium

Sedation can be an incredibly useful tool for your horse. Equine sedation is used in a variety of situations, and there are a range of sedatives available to give to your horse. At The Insurance Emporium, we’ve spoken to our horse health expert all about equine sedation. Read on to find out when you should […]

Tags: horse, horse health, horse insurance, horse ownership


The Importance of Electrolytes for Horses

Posted on November 24, 2020 at 10:37 am by The Insurance Emporium

Electrolytes are incredibly important when maintaining a healthy horse, and are important for most bodily functions! We’ve spoken to our horse health expert all about the importance of electrolytes, and how you can help to ensure your horse doesn’t suffer from a deficiency. What are electrolytes? Electrolytes are important for most of your horse’s bodily […]

Tags: horse, horse health, horse insurance, horse ownership


The Benefits of Cold Therapy for Horses

Posted on November 23, 2020 at 5:55 pm by The Insurance Emporium

As most horse owners know, our equine friends can be prone to injury, especially from knocks or sprains to the legs causing soft tissue damage and inflammation. Cold therapy can be a useful technique to help treat injuries like this for your horse. At The Insurance Emporium, we’ve spoken to our horse health expert on […]

Tags: horse, horse health, horse ownership