Why livery yards are rethinking their business models
The livery industry is facing increasing pressure from rising costs, changing weather patterns, higher welfare expectations and growing biosecurity concerns. As...
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SEIB Search for a Star & Racehorse to Riding Horse 2026 at the BSHA Spring Show
The third qualifying show for the 2026 running of SEIB Insurance Brokers’ Search for a Star Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) championship took place on Sunday 3rd...
Poo picking for horses: Why it matters for worm and disease control
When it comes to horse health, poo picking is debatably the most important job. Whether you use a horse poo scoop, horse poo rake, or invest in a horse poo pick...
What is the best practice to keep my horse safe from equine influenza?
Cases of Equine Influenza are on the rise across much of the UK. Equine Influenza is a highly contagious, airborne viral respiratory disease that affects horses...
What to feed a horse with sweet itch?
Sweet Itch is one of the most common allergic skin diseases in horses. Estimates suggest that the condition affects around 5% of the UK’s horse population. Swee...
Is your horse trailer or horse lorry competition season ready?
With spring finally here, competition season is upon us! Many horse trailers and horse lorries will have been carefully put away for the winter or used only occ...
Strangles: Explanation & Prevention
In support of Strangles Awareness Week, we’re shining a spotlight on one of the most well-known equine diseases affecting horses across the UK and beyond. Stran...
Strangles in horses: Why biosecurity matters for every yard owner
Biosecurity is often thought of as a practical, day-to-day responsibility for livery yard owners, but it is also one of the most important defences against infe...
Tina Wallace’s Badminton Prep with Banksy
For Badminton Horse Trials, preparation is everything. And for eventer and SEIB Ambassador Tina Wallace, this year’s journey to the LeMieux Grassroots Champions...
Being Prepared for Yard Emergencies: A Practical Guide
As Livery Yard Insurance experts, we understand running an equestrian premises comes with a wide range of responsibilities, and one of the most important is bei...
Horse Insurance on UK Livery Yards: Protecting Businesses, Owners and Horses
Running a livery yard in the UK comes with both opportunities and responsibilities. One of the most critical aspects for yard owners is ensuring that both their...
How to prepare for storm and flood: Protect your Funeral Business
With multiple flood warnings issued and more heavy rain expected, Funeral Directors must stay fully prepared. Heavy rainfall is predicted to persist over the co...