• If you cannot afford to replace your equine investment then it is a good idea to consider insurance. You decide whether or not you should insure based on the risk you are willing to take upon yourself. Equine coverage is quite affordable and often costs less than one horse show.
• We establish value on recent purchases by the purchase price of the horse; even if you received a good deal on the horse we will still bind coverage based on the purchase price. Once the horse has been in training or has been shown we can re-evaluate and possibly increase the insured value. Additionally a horse’s value may be reduced if the horse is not actively being utilized.

• If you have owned your horse longer than 60 days you will need to provide a Vet Exam.  The Equine Vet Exam form is available HERE . If this is a recent purchase we do not require a Vet Exam unless the horse is valued over $100,000 – or if the horse is 15-20 in age and valued over $50,000.

• In order to bind coverage you will need to call our office (800) 972-0272 and speak to one of our licensed agents. We only bind coverage over the phone, not by voicemail, email or fax. If we require a Vet Exam, coverage will not begin until the required Vet Exam is received and accepted by our office. If you purchase a horse over a weekend you may call our Emergency After Hours line (940) 368-0880 to bind coverage. We will need your contact information and the horse’s information (name, age, sex, color, use, and value) to establish a binder.

• You will receive 30 days temporary coverage. During that time our office will send you the required documents to be completed and returned to our office. Upon receipt of the completed documents by our office, your paperwork will be submitted to Great American Insurance Company for acceptance, approval and issuance of your equine policy. Once your policy has been issued, it will be mailed directly to you by Great American. Please carefully review your policy terms and conditions for accuracy. Your premium invoice will be mailed under separate cover from your policy and should arrive approximately 10 days after the arrival of your policy.

• To make a change to your coverage, it is best to contact our office and speak with one of our agents and verify the requested change and proper procedure. Most requests for coverage changes must be submitted in writing via fax or email by the policyholder.

• A foal must be at least 24 hours old to insure. All foals between 24 hours and 1 year require a Vet Exam. All foals 24 hours to 30 days must provide IgG Levels.

Yes, there is coverage for an embryo, it is called Prospective Foal (pro-foal) Insurance. Each pro-foal policy is written on a case by case basis after the mare carrying the foal is guaranteed in foal for 42 days.

• Mortality & Theft is mandatory coverage for all endorsements.
• Endorsements cannot be purchased alone. They are designed to help broaden coverage on your
Mortality/Theft policy by assisting with large medical expenses or disability.

All-Risk Mortality/Theft rates are determined based on the Use, Age and Breed of the horse.

• If you lease a horse, whether you are the Lessee or the Lessor we will need the other party’s contact information and a copy of the current lease agreement. If you want an Additional Insured on your policy we also require their name and contact information.

• HYPP stands for Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis or Impressive Syndrome. It is a genetic disorder that occurs in 1 in 50 Quarter Horses and can be traced back to a single ancestor, a stallion named Impressive. It is characterized by muscle hyperexcitability or weakness which can lead to uncontrolled shaking followed by paralysis.
• HERDA stands for Hereditary Equine Regional Dermal Asthenia- It’s also a hereditary disease associated with Poco Bueno bloodlines. Affected horses can be made more comfortable and their lives prolonged, however there is no cure. When a horse has HERDA there is a lack of adhesion within the dermis, the deep layer of the skin, due to a collagen defect. When the horse is ridden under saddle or suffers trauma to the skin, the outer layer often splits or separates from the deeper layer, or it can tear off completely. It rarely heals without disfiguring scars.

• If you own more than four horses or board/train non-owned horses, your standard homeowners’ policy may exclude or limit coverage on those types of activities.

• Yes, auto insurance is available but can only be purchased with a qualifying farm & ranch or equine liability policy.

• Yes, we offer a commercial equine liability policy to cover you in the event one of the horses causes bodily injury or physical damage. We can also customize the policy to include equine care, custody and control on non-owned horses and property coverage for your tack.

• Yes, our Individual Horse Owner liability policy will cover you where personal liability policies fall short in equine related exposures.