Incident management - A dedicated control centre co-ordinating all emergency and rescue services providing the essential personal service for you and your horse Howden is the new name for A-Plan. As a specialist motor insurance broker, we pride ourselves on doing the heavy lifting, so you don’t have to. Thanks to the great relationships we have with our selected panel of standard and specialist equine insurers, we make the process of comparing multiple horsebox insurance policies, on your behalf, simple and easy. What’s not to like? They have the largest network of Horse Transporters in the UK all of which meet DEFRA /DVSA regulations and are Certificate of Competence holders. The network includes the top professionals in the industry. If your Horsebox has existing pelmets then of course these can be changed when we make your curtains. If they are 'board' pelmets at present then we can strip off the old fabric and recover them in the fabric of your choice. Alternatively, we can make simple pelmets that fit with 'hook & loop tape' over your existing boards. CURTAIN PRICES It is crucial to maintain your horsebox (even in the off season) as failure to do so increases the likelihood of a breakdown and could therefore increase your premium.

Contrary to what you may think, and what is sometimes written elsewhere, the QUALITY of foam and its FIRMNESS are two completely separate aspects. We have been insuring horseboxes for more than 30 years. In that time, we have established ourselves as one of the market leaders in the field. As horse owners ourselves, we combine personal experience with professional knowledge to provide a policy that is centred on your individual needs. Can others drive my horsebox? The roadside mechanical rescue and recovery is provided by FMG, one of the UK’s leading provider of incident management and specialist recovery services. FMG manages over 140,000 HGV and LGV breakdowns every year, and supports the efficient flow of traffic on Britain’s major road network by operating as the National Vehicle Recovery Manager on behalf of Highways England.

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The cost of insurance is affected by the value and size of the vehicle, its age and mileage and the level of cover required. Vehicles of over 7.5 tonnes will cost significantly more. A newer vehicle will attract lower premiums because the chance of breakdown is lower. Thankfully, SEIB is here to help. Our distinguished reputation of providing tailor-made policies gives our clients the trust in us to keep their horses on the road, for business or for pleasure. Our experience in the sector allows us to cater to your specific needs, whatever they may be. The cover we offer is ample and is built around you and your horsebox. Cover options can include: This is our best quality foam. It is our highest density grade and is the 'Rolls Royce' of all the foams we offer. It has a long life expectancy and a seven year guarantee. It is suitable for both sitting and sleeping on and was one of the first specifically developed to help minimise the effects of moisture, so ideal for use in a horsebox. Within this grade there are various firmness options available. CBSCC COMFORT EXTRA GRADE

Note that most breakdown policies exclude cover for punctures and blowouts if the vehicle does not have a functioning spare wheel on board.

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Although not normally necessary, if you wish you can have your new cushions made in a combination of firmness versions. INTERIOR SPRUNG CUSHIONS It will be cheaper if you are the only person allowed to drive, but this is not always practical. Make sure you do not over-estimate of the number of miles you will do each year as this can affect the cost.

Optional: Loss of use if your horse becomes permanently unable to do any activity you have told us about due to accident, illness or disease: the insured amount you have chosen. Please note: there is nocover for the first 24 hours of a policy being incepted. If you are in a breakdown situation and then take out a policy, the recovery may be chargeable. Brokers review their products regularly and if you have a high value horsebox it may be advisable to speak to them directly to get a bespoke quote. Christmas delivery: Please note we will be closed from the Wednesday 20th December and re open on the Tuesday 2nd January. Our last dispatch date will be the 18th Dec and last date to collect returnes will be Friday 1st Dec.

As regards headings, we are able to make your new curtains using traditional 'rufflette' type curtain tape or, if required, the 'plastic popper' tape found in some Horseboxes. If required we can also make 'eyelet' curtains in any of our fabrics. CURTAIN LININGS Cost of replacing your vehicle if stolen or written off - included as standard: up to the market value or the amount shown on your policy schedule, whichever is less. Livery - overnight accommodation for horses, drivers and grooms if onward transport is not practical BUYER BEWARE! There are over 30 different foam qualities made in the UK today… so it would be very easy for an unscrupulous company to supply a customer something described as a “good, firm foam”, but was actually just a poor quality foam in a hard firmness… something the customer wouldn’t find out until a few months down the line!

Breaking down is a distressing enough experience without having horses on board, that's why Anthony D Evans works with Equine Rescue Services to offer all horsebox owners a 24 hour breakdown service operated by staff who are fully aware of the problems involved in transporting horses. Full support is given with any problems arising from the breakdown. The FIRMNESS on the other hand has nothing to do with Quality, it’s simply a matter of personal preference, i.e. we have various degrees of Firmness, in each Quality. You have a choice of 20 Machine Washable fabrics. They are all 100% Polyester so are extremely hard wearing and don’t ‘ladder’ like old nylon covers did years ago! Please note: Prices quoted for Horsebox Rescue are for policies where the Horsebox is being usedfor pleasure and are under 26 tonnes (vehicles must not be articulated). It certainly can. For an additional cost, we can provide Breakdown Cover at an affordable price, which will be added to your existing policy. If your horsebox is not fixable roadside, we can even cover overnight accommodation for your horse, or immediate transport beforehand. How does SEIB’s horsebox insurance compare?Horse transportation - Fresh horse transport to take your horses home or to any other destination in the UK, if roadside repair of the horsebox is not possible Yes you can, if it forms part of your equestrian business i.e. a riding school transporting their own horses. For any further questions surrounding your equestrian business please do not hesitate to give us a call. Does it include horsebox breakdown cover? Slight colour variations - Slight fit variations - Different style of pipings and seams - Different size and weight As with many aspects that come with owning a horse, buying a trailer is likely to be another big investment in what already has become an expensive hobby,” says Francis Martin, CEO of The Insurance Emporium. “Nonetheless, while your vehicle insurance may cover your horse trailer for third-party liability, it’s wise to consider getting proper horse trailer insurance cover to safeguard it should something unfortunate happen to it.