United States Eventing Association

The United States Eventing Association is pleased to announce that Broadstone Equine Insurance Agency has signed on for another three years as the Official Equine Insurance Provider of U.S. Eventing. Broadstone has been a longtime supporter of the USEA, and continues to be one of the most popular choices of equine insurance agencies in the U.S.

Ritch Temple, whose involvement in the sport spans 25 years in varying capacities as a competitor, FEI-licensed course designer, event organizer, and R" USEF-licensed Technical Delegate, and partner Amy Daum, former USEA Director of Communications with over a decade experience in the insurance industry, head the team at Broadstone, which is located conveniently in the heart of horse country just outside of Middleburg, Virginia. They, and the rest of the Broadstone staff, have decades of experience in both eventing, as well as the equine insurance industry.

“We’re thrilled to continue our partnership with the USEA,” said Temple. “I’ve been involved in this sport since my days in Pony Club. Broadstone is in a unique position in the industry when it comes to our depth of knowledge and passion for eventing. We’re proud to say that there is no other agency in this country with our level of experience in the sport.”

“The USEA has had a long and rewarding relationship with Broadstone, and we’re delighted that they’ve renewed their support of the many programs that provide an educational and entertaining experience for our members,” said USEA CEO Jo Whitehouse.

During this turbulent economy, now is possibly the most important time to protect your investments. “There’s a common misconception that horse owners are independently wealthy and don’t have to worry about how to find the money to support their horse habit,” Daum explained. “While we all wish that were the case, many of us are watching our dollars closely, which may result in insurance falling to the bottom of the list of budget priorities, when actually it can be one of the most effective uses of your money. If you don’t have the cash to replace your horse if the worst happens, or you don’t want to max out your credit cards at the veterinary clinic diagnosing and treating a serious illness or injury, definitely consider insurance to protect your investment and peace of mind. It’s not nearly as expensive or difficult to put a basic policy into place as many people think.”

In fact, the annual premium on a policy for an average $10,000 event horse, including both Mortality (life) insurance, and $5,000 Major Medical/Surgical, begins at $550, about the same as you might pay on entry fees, stabling, and travel costs for one event.

With a full range of products and access to some of the top markets in the industry, Broadstone can help insure your horse, while also offering liability coverage for instructors/trainers, events, farms, and equestrian associations.

Please explore Broadstone’s extensive website, which includes a handy “FAQ” section with easy-to-understand explanations of the many types of coverage available, or take a few moments to fill out an online form to get an insurance quote on your horse.

In addition to serving as the Official Equine Insurance of the USEA, Broadstone is also a proud supporter of many USEA programs including the Adequan USEA Gold Cup Series, USEA American Eventing Championships, and USEA Annual Meeting and Convention. Broadstone is also proud to be the title sponsor of the Beginner Novice divisions at the American Eventing Championships. In addition, over the last year the agency broadened its scope into the Western world, becoming an official sponsor of the U.S. Team Roping Championships.

To learn more about the various coverages that are available, visit www.BroadstoneEquine.com or contact the office at [email protected] or (888) 687-8555.