Category Archives: News

Well, it was another nearly but not quite year…but I say that with so much positivity and not an ounce of negativity or regret. We saw in the New Year in exactly the same way as everyone else does, so many new opportunities ahead of us, lots of aims, goals, and dreams (some realistic and […]

KBIS British Equestrian Insurance announces this week that Guy and Liz Prest, previous owners of KBIS will be stepping back. After more than 30 years as Managing Director, Guy will take on the role of Non-Executive Chairman and Liz will continue in a Non-Executive capacity. KBIS British Equestrian Insurance was purchased by Guy and Liz […]

We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. A lifetime lover of horses, the Queen was patron of many equine charities and owned and bred many successful racehorses as well as enjoying riding her beloved fell pony, Emma, through the grounds of Windsor Castle. Our thoughts are with […]

KBIS Calendar Competition 2023 It’s time to launch our 2023 Calendar Competition! If you would like your horse to feature in the KBIS Calendar 2023 then send your images to ask@kbis.co.uk. All entrants must hold a KBIS policy, have copyright of their photo and have a high-resolution version of the image. Not sure how to […]

We are pleased to announce that as of 1st September 2022, all new KBIS Competition and Leisure horse insurance policies now include legal expenses cover as standard. The cover includes up to £50,000 per claim for the following insured events: Losses from injury to the horse and property damage whilst you are riding and caring […]

Martha Hall is the current rider of KBIS Starburst (known at home as ‘Rich’). Rich was previously successfully evented at what is now 4* level when he was owned by Guy Prest (KBIS Managing Director) and Liz Prest (KBIS Director). Rich’s career highlight was winning the Grantham Cup at Belton in 2017 with Izzy Taylor, […]

After a busy summer training, XC schooling, hacking and going out to little shows, Basil was ready for the NexGen young horse final held at Hickstead. After a long drive down, I had a look at the arenas and the course whilst Charlie got him looking super smart for his last event of the season. […]

Get To Know KBIS Rider & Equiplates Founder Lindsay Wilcox Reid: Name – Lindsay Wilcox-Reid Discipline – Dressage Number of horses on the yard – 5 Greatest achievement – My greatest achievement is taking a very talented horse who had been in a real mess both mentally and physically to the point where he was confident […]

Whilst we were in lockdown, I continued to strengthen Basil up out hacking, in the school and over jumps so when lockdown started easing he was ready to go out and start to experience the world! As he strengthened up at home he started to find the ‘fun’ of hacking by showing off his athleticism. […]

KBIS are pleased to announce the addition of Charlotte Dujardin CBE to the team of sponsored riders through the sponsorship of Charlotte’s horsebox. Charlotte Dujardin CBE is an elite British dressage rider based in Gloucestershire; she is the most successful British dressage rider in the history of the sport, winning all major titles as well […]