The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has announced that its representatives and members of the Professional Jockeys Association (PJA) had productive discussions over possible amendments to the whip rules. Equine insurance customers have had hopes renewed that the dispute over the whip rules that came into place in October last year could be resolved in the coming months following these discussions. … More →

The mild winter that has been experienced up and down the UK is causing major problems for equine insurance customers as mares are reportedly coming into season far too early as well as early moulting taking place. Horse and Hound vet Karen Coumbe told the publication she was noticing both recued coat growth and early shedding, which was as a … More →

Royal Ascot has announced it will refund the spectators who were at the meeting on Saturday (January 21st) that received orange stickers for breaching new dress codes. Many equine insurance customers were left red faced as males in the premier enclosure that were not wearing a jacket and tie were labelled with orange stickers as a warning. The move is … More →

New chief executive of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) Paul Bittar has indicated that the controversial whip rules introduced in October could be set for a third review. The guidelines caused a stir among riders with the severity of the punishments seemingly not equally fitting the crime. They have led to eminent riders such as Ruby Walsh to question the … More →

The deadly equine disease sleeping sickness is causing havoc in The Gambia but two British vets have pledged to help the effort to beat it with research about the condition. It is a parasitic disease spread by tsetse flies that attacks the nervous system. Patrick Sells and Laura Heaps set off from the UK to drive 5,000 miles to the … More →

Equine insurance customers thinking of heading to Royal Ascot this season would be well advised to pay attention to the new dress code that has been announced by the racecourse organisers. The course has tightened its dress code for both the Royal Enclosure and Grandstand, with new rules stating that hats must be worn in the enclosure rather than fascinators. … More →

Trainer of 2011 Grand National winner Ballabriggs Donald McCain has mounted a spirited defence of the famous race after it drew several criticisms last year. A number of protests were launched after two of the runners died but McCain said they weren't anything to do with Aintree and could have happened at any course. McCain is planning to enter four … More →

A large quantity of equipment has been donated to the World Horse Welfare by the children of the late Diana Martin-Bird, who was one of the founding members of the Pony Club. Ms Martin-Bird, who passed away last year, devoted her life to equestrianism and was the first chair of the Pony Club's National Committee. Her son Alastair said they … More →

Students from the University of Central Lancashire's (UCLan) Equestrian Club have created a Stable Boys 2012 calendar to try and raise some funds for the World Horse Welfare. The World Horse Welfare was named as the organisation's chosen charity this year. Some of the horses used in the calendar have competed at the Horse of the Year Show and are … More →

The World Horse Welfare has been working with the Hertfordshire Constabulary to help successfully reduce injury to horses and its officers when they are on callouts. This work has enabled the constabulary to significantly reduce the force's equine-related costs by thousands of pounds as well as put the minds of horse insurance customers at ease when policeman are called out. … More →