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Equine insurance policyholders might be interested to learn that champion jockey Tony McCoy believes the controversial new whip rules have forced him to change his style of riding. The current restrictions sees jockeys banned for five days if they are found to have infringed the rules, while if they are found guilty for the same offence after the ban the … More →

Equine insurance customers might be interested to learn that the caring for and prevention of horse cruelty will be high on the agenda at the World Horse Welfare's annual conference later this month. With the London 2012 Olympics just around the corner, the charity aims to highlight the importance of horse welfare in sport and the conference will have a … More →

Equine insurance customers could be interested in heading to the Neath Valley area with their horses in the near future, after a 300-kilometre track was opened for riders to enjoy. The Forestry Commission Wales managed to strike a deal with the owners of the Aberpergwm Estate and it is hoped that a number of horse insurance customers will visit the … More →

Equine insurance customers might be interested to learn that champion jockey Ruby Walsh has had his five-day ban for excessive use of the whip upheld, much to his dismay. The British Racing Authority (BHA) agreed with the original decision after Walsh had seemingly exceeded the eight-strike limit onboard Edgaro Sol at Aintree last month. Walsh had stated that he may … More →

Equine insurance policyholders might be interested to learn that the World Horse Welfare has welcomed the changes made to the Grand National guidelines by the British Horseracing Authority yesterday (November 2nd). Recommendations were made to try and make the race safer for both horses and jockeys following the death of two animals in the early stages of this year's contest. … More →

Equine insurance customers may welcome the news that the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has adjusted the minimum age and experience requirements for both horses and jockeys to be able to compete in next year's Grand National. Changes were announced earlier this morning (November 2nd) by the BHA, which supplement modifications to the fences that were announced in August. New criteria … More →

Equine insurance customers might be interested to learn that bookmakers have managed to reach an agreement with the horse racing industry over the amount they will put into the sport as part of its levy. There had been a midnight deadline placed on negotiations on Monday (October 31st) and if an agreement hadn't been reached culture secretary Jeremy Hunt was … More →