Horse Rider Insurance

Cover whenever you're in the saddle.

Our Horse Rider Insurance protects riders who don't own the horse that they ride, whether riding occasionally or on a regular basis.

Insurance overview

Horse and Rider Insurance is designed to offer riders aged 5 to 75 years, who don't own a horse, high quality personal protection. 

We offer a range of cover to protect you as a rider, including personal liability and personal accident cover for injuries resulting from riding.

And should you need to make a claim, our dedicated Equine Claims Unit will be on hand when you need us.

What's covered:

  • Loss of horse due to death by accident, theft or mysterious disappearance: up to £4,000.
  • Rescue costs: up to £750.
  • Advertising and rewards costs in the event of loss: up to £750.
  • Collection charge: up to £250.
  • Vet's fees for each incident following an accident and can include complementary and alternative treatments, transportation costs by a registered equine transport company and hospital livery costs: up to £2,000.
  • Personal accident cover for death and injuries outlined in the policy wording: up to £20,000.
  • Accidental loss, or damage to, riding tack not owned by you.
  • Legal liability for injuries to others or damage to their property when handling a horse in your care: from £2.5 million.
  • Legal costs to provide you with advice and help with the cost of legal representation: up to £50,000.

What's not covered:

  • Any excess, which is the amount you’ll need to pay towards a claim. Your policy documents will outline where these apply.
  • Any horse owned by you, on loan to you for more than four consecutive weeks, or insured by its owner.
  • Any existing injury you are aware of which has been diagnosed or being treated before your cover starts, or is due for renewal, as outlined in the policy wording.
  • Any illness, disease or condition.
  • Euthanasia that was not needed on immediate humane grounds within the current British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) guidelines, or without our written consent.
  • Theft from a building unless there has been forcible or violent entry.
  • Any activity you undertake which is not within the class of use outlined in your policy schedule.
  • Racing as a professional under the rules of any governing body.
  • Liability relating to any business, professional or trade use.
  • Theft as a result of deception or due to fraudulent scheme, trick, device or false pretence, or loss following an ownership dispute or animal welfare intervention.

This is not an exhaustive list. We can explain full details of cover and the limits and exclusions that apply to help ensure it’s right for you. You can also find more information in the Important documents section.

Why choose us?

Why choose us?

  • Personal service

    UK-based call centre and over 280 local agency offices nationwide offering a personal service.

    Personal service

    UK-based call centre and over 280 local agency offices nationwide offering a personal service.

  • No fees

    We don't charge an administration fee when you make adjustments to or if you cancel your policy.

    No fees

    We don't charge an administration fee when you make adjustments to or if you cancel your policy.

  • Rescue service

    A dedicated equine rescue service when you need it and the ability to notify us of an emergency 24/7.

    Rescue service

    A dedicated equine rescue service when you need it and the ability to notify us of an emergency 24/7.

Other Equine covers

Horse Insurance

Our Horse Insurance can help you to protect your horse or pony and you can choose to add personal liability cover and vet's fees cover.

Horsebox Insurance

Designed to cover the vehicle you rely on to transport your horses, our Horsebox Insurance aims to provide peace of mind while on the move.

Veteran Horse Insurance

We offer Veteran Horse Insurance for horses aged between 16 and 30, protecting you as an owner and helping you look after your horse in its later years. 

What's next?

Take out a new policy

Ready to buy your Equine Insurance policy? We can help you to make sure that you get the right cover.

Existing customers

Get a new quotation, make changes to, discuss your renewal or cancel your Equine Insurance policy.

Claims

Notify us of a new Equine Insurance claim or speak to us about a claim that is in progress.