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Can I have more than one pet on one policy?: You can have more than one pet on your pet insurance policy – but normally the restriction is that the pets must be of the same type. This means that you cannot have a mixture of cats and dogs on the same policy although you can have any number of cats or any number of dogs on the same policy.
What are the requirements of a pet travel insurance policy?: For your pet to travel abroad, you must fulfil the following requirements as stipulated by Pet Travel Scheme (PETS). The requirements must be carried out in the following order:
How do I make a claim with pet travel insurance?: You will need to send a claim form completed by you and your vet together with the invoice for your travel booking, as issued by the travel agent, tour operator or other holiday sales organisation. You will also need to attach any receipts or documents that are relevant to your claim type, in support of your claim application.
Can I insure my horse for more than the Market Value?: You can't normally insure your horse for more than its market value.
Is my horse too old or too young to insure?: All companies differ with regard to the age of horses and ponies they will insure – so the only way to find out is to speak to each one individually.

Is my horse too old or too young to insure?

Here are some general rules to guide you:

Most insurance companies will cover foals from 30 days onwards, although some can arrange insurance for foals in the womb.
Some but not all insurers will provide insurance up to the age when your horse dies but the level of cover on older horses and ponies will be very limited. For example, cover for illness is not usually available after 20 years, and you may only be able to arrange third party liability insurance if your horse is aged over 30.