Bloodstock and Equine Insurance Workshop

Two half-days

11 November 2025, 09:30-16:30 (UK)

This interactive workshop will develop delegates’ knowledge of the bloodstock market (racing and breeding) and general equine insurance requirements. It will look at covers available within the market place along with their exclusions and limitations.

The course will be highly interactive with delegate participation and engagement throughout.

Public course booking form

Members: £189pp
Non-members: £249pp

To book this workshop for yourself or up to 7 Delegates, please complete the below form:

Corporate (In-house) training

To book this workshop for your company as a corporate, in-house training session for between 8-16 Delegates, on a date that's convenient for you, please complete the below form to register your interest:

Summary

Dates: 11 November 2025

Timings: 09:30 - 16:30 (UK)

 Duration: One full-day

 No of attendees: 12-16

 Format: Online - Interactive virtual delivery

 CPD: Recognised 

Trainer: Sarah Godfrey

Price: £189 Member / £249 Non-Members

Course Overview

The workshop will cover:

• Background to the equine species
• Types of breeds, colours and their uses
• Age classification for bloodstock
• Basic anatomy
• Diseases and conditions of the horse
• Bloodstock territories
• Thoroughbred breeding and values
• Underwriting considerations for bloodstock
• Bloodstock cover, extensions and exclusions
• Underwriting considerations for horses and ponies
• Equine insurance cover, exclusions, extensions and limitations
• Veteran Cover
• The claims process

What will I achieve by attending the workshop? 

By the end of the workshop delegates will be able to:

• Explain the background and development of the equine and bloodstock industry
• Describe the basis anatomy of the equine species
• Understand common ailments and their impact on insurance
• List the underwriting considerations for bloodstock risks
• Explain the features and benefits of a bloodstock insurance policy and the extensions of cover available
• Understand how the class of use impacts on the premium for horse and pony policies
• Describe the cover offered under a general equine policy and the extensions of cover offered
• Recognise the key differences in the cover offered for veteran horses and ponies
• Explain the claims process

Who should attend?

This course has been designed for delegates with who are new to bloodstock and equine insurance or those with a hands-on involvement.

Corporate Solutions

We are able to offer this workshop specifically for your company as a In-House / Corporate training session for a set fee.

We can support your business with off-the-shelf courses for those studying our financial services units, our insurance units or those looking to develop their knowledge in a wide variety of technical areas. A full list of courses can be viewed in our 2025 Corporate Training Catalogue.

Please speak with your Relationship Manager who can explore your learning needs further or contact: business.enquiries@cii.co.uk 

Public course booking form

Corporate (In-house) training

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For enquiries about this workshop, please email to: business.enquiries@cii.co.uk

Please note: The price of the workshop is based on British Pound Sterling. The purchase price will be processed using the relevant international currency conversion rate at the point of sale. Contact us for further information.

CII workshops are sold on a first come first serve basis, and therefore availability may change, depending on the number of bookings received. Once a workshop becomes full, the above date will no longer be available, and new dates will be published.

We reserve the right to postpone the above workshop dates, subject to a minimum number of bookings received. Your booking will only be confirmed, once payment has been processed and you receive a booking confirmation email from the training team.

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