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Horse guides & advice

Health & veterinary care

At Petplan Equine, we understand that caring for a horse involves much more than reacting when something goes wrong. Backed by expert veterinary insight and years of equine knowledge, our health and veterinary care guidance is designed to help you make informed decisions, support your horse's wellbeing, and feel confident in every stage of their care.

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Petplan Equine veterinary expert Gil Riley explains how you can help your horse in a crisis, before the vet arrives.

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Equine grass sickness is a debilitating, often fatal disease affecting horses, ponies and donkeys of all ages and types. Here’s what you need to know, including how to protect your horse.

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Knowing when to retire your horse can be difficult. Find out how to spot the signs that it’s time, and how to give your horse a healthy, happy life beyond the saddle.

The top 5 most common health problems in horses

Petplan Equine paid out over £13 million in claims in 2019. Find out the top 5 most common health problems affecting horses, how to spot the signs and top tips for horse owners below.
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Petplan Equine is a trading name of Pet Plan Limited (Registered in England and Wales with company number 1282939) and Allianz Insurance plc (Registered in England and Wales with company number 84638). Pet Plan Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Allianz Insurance plc is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority reference number 121849. Registered address: 15 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 3AR