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EOGHÁIN WARD: Insurance Scheme to provide a more solid footing
Eogháin Ward
Many of the issues on insurance cover have been addressed as the season kicks off in Castletown-Geoghegan
8 September 2023 Miscellaneous
A clear path forward for insurance
James E. Norton, Communications and Strategic Advisor of the Irish Masters of Foxhounds Association shares the latest insurance update
14 July 2023 Sport horse news
NEWS: Insurance costs threaten future of horse riding
The Association of Irish Riding Establishments (AIRE) highlighted the high cost of insurance as a risk to the future viability of riding schools and trekking centres nationwide
COMMENT: Rein in this bolting horse
Don't close the door after the horse has bolted - Irish riding schools and trekking centres are being trampled by high insurance costs
14 July 2023 Sport horse news
NEWS: PTP handlers propose sales levy to cover insurance costs
The handlers are opposed to a suggestion that the money required be raised through an increase in cost of hunter certificates, permits and entries
30 June 2023 Point-to-Point
Phelan Caswell Insurances acquires EBIB
Two firms active in the Irish equine insurance market have come together
30 June 2023 Racing News
NEWS IN BRIEF: Racing and bloodstock stories from the June 3rd edition
Death of former Irish National Stud boss, an insurance company takeover, and a Punchestown photography exhibition
2 June 2023 Racing News
NEWS: Insurance cost causes show cancellation
Due to a huge increase in the insurance costs, the committee of the North Tipperary Horse Show were forced to cancel the show scheduled for June 11th
26 May 2023 Sport horse news
EOGHÁIN WARD: Insurance fears cannot be allowed hang over point-to-points
Any new policy must cover the whole season, so stakeholders know where they stand before they invest in new stock and training fees
21 April 2023 Point-to-Point
NEWS: Insurance solution in sight for PTPs
Sources say that a new policy is close to being agreed which will ensure the continuation of hunting and point-to-points
21 April 2023 Point-to-Point
NEWS: Work ongoing on insurance cover
Insurance for hunt clubs has been negotiated without any break in cover amid continuing work on the issue
21 April 2023 Sport horse news
NEWS: Insurance crisis hits point-to-points
The fixture list for the remainder of the season is facing some disruption
17 April 2023 Point-to-Point