Another change has been made to the whip rules by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) that is sure to have people even further confused with the situation that has seen a number of changes since October. The guidelines have caused great controversy among equine insurance customers as many jockeys felt the penalties didn't fit the crime and they even threatened … More →

Champion trainer Paul Nicholls has admitted that he is concerned about the health of some of the horses in his stable ahead of the Cheltenham Festival, which starts on March 13th. The equine insurance customer has cancelled a planned media day – due to take place tomorrow (February 22nd) – as he tries to get to the root of the … More →

Military jockeys from all three services will take part in the Grand Military Gold Cup at Sandown on March 9th, it has been revealed. Many of the 16 jockeys taking part have recently returned from Afghanistan and include a Red Arrows pilot and a Royal Marine Commando. For many it will be the first time they have competed on such … More →

Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney has renamed his racehorse Switcharooney. The footballer and his wife Coleen would have looked into taking out equine insurance after purchasing the two-year-old colt for £63,000 in December. The unraced colt is by Bahamian Bounty and out of Amazing Beauty. He is currently being trained with Tom Dascombe, who is based at Manor … More →

The World Horse Welfare will be holding its 15th annual farriery competition and one-day clinic between 25th and 27th May in order to celebrate the 85th anniversary of the charity. Six-time world champion in farriery Grant Moon will be running the clinic on the 25th as well as judging the classes during a two-day competition that is due to take … More →

An enthusiastic equine insurance customer has set up a new British society for the rare Kerry bog pony. Sheila Clark, who has been breeding the small Irish pony for five years, now wants to be able to give them greater exposure through the National Pony Society (NPS). Originally bred to pull turf carts, harvest seaweed and carry milk churns, the … More →

Synchronised has been handed the top weight out of all proposed competitors for this year's Grand National at Aintree. The nine-year-old Lexus Chase winner is trained by Jonjo O'Neill and has recently won both the Leopardstown Grade One and Welsh National and will be given a weight of 11st 10lb. Last year's winner Ballabriggs, who shouldered 11st in triumphing last … More →

Vets and charities in Northern Ireland fear that new laws coming into force this spring may not be able to be enforced throughout the country because of the insufficient numbers of welfare officers. The section of the Welfare of Animals Act 2011 that concerns companion animals comes into Northern Irish law on April 2nd. David Wilson of the Ulster Society … More →

Equine insurance customers have been warned to be aware of rogue traders when considering giving away horses, it has been claimed. The World Horse Welfare has urged horse insurance subscribers to think twice before loaning or giving their horse away to a supposedly good home, as they could be sold on or slaughtered. This issue has come to light after … More →