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Measures you can take to prevent fires or lessen their impact.

Markel answers common questions about insuring a foal.

The loss of farm personal property due to disaster or theft can result in significant replacement and lost opportunity costs.

Markel answers common questions about how horse and farm owners should prepare for catastrophic weather events.

Markel Specialty answers common questions about care, custody and control insurance coverage.

What trusted-source, best practices should I consider for disease control?

I run a training and boarding business from my barn, and also give lessons to non-boarders. What type of coverage is general liability horse insurance and do I need to be fully protected?

Many homeowner policies include exclusions which could affect a horse owner. Review your current policy and have a conversation with your insurance agent to be sure you are adequately covered when owning a horse.

How can I reduce my risks when transporting my horse?

Markel answers questions about how equipment or mechanical breakdown coverage can be beneficial to horse and farm owners.