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Equine Business Insurance

Protection for your business and your horses.

Acera Insurance is a recognized leader in equine business insurance and risk management. We offer a specialized program and competitive pricing for a variety of commercial equine operations.

We know equine business firsthand.

As horse owners, riders and enthusiasts ourselves, our experienced team understands the risks you face and the need to protect your business and horses. Managing risk and covering liability is essential for all equine businesses.

Who we help

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Boarding facilities

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Trainers and training facilities

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Riding coaches and instructors

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Pony rides

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Horse shows and clinics

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Breeding operations

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Judges and equestrian officials

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Trail riding operations

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Farriers

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Breed and discipline associations

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Equine tourism

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Our diverse experience.

Acera Insurance has been involved in insuring the equine industry in Canada since 1998, and provides service to more than 100,000 equine enthusiasts from coast to coast. We have specific expertise in these areas:

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EquiCare

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Equestrian trainers, coaches and instructors

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Equestrian associations and clubs

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Boarding, breeding and training facilities

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Equestrian events such as competitions, agricultural fairs, and clinics

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Livestock and horse trailers

Equine expertise by association.

As the trusted insurance provider for equine associations throughout Canada, we are active participants and influencers as the industry continues to evolve.

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The essential coverage for commercial equine.

Commercial General Liability

This covers claims of bodily injury and property damage arising from operating an equine business.

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Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions)

If your equine business involves training horses and/or coaching riders, this protects you from client lawsuits for failure to provide this advice/service or if it causes them a financial loss.

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Directors & Officers Liability

This protects directors and officers of not-for-profit or for-profit organizations from personal losses if they’re sued for decisions and actions in their official roles in the organization.

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EquiCare

Our renowned EquiCare product protects your most precious asset: your horses. It covers equine mortality and major medical/surgical costs.

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Speak to a specialist.

Get in touch with a dedicated advisor on our equine insurance team and we’ll get to work building the perfect coverage for you.

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Our manual for equine risk management.

Acera Insurance has developed a manual that helps to educate and protect you against risks associated with equine related exposures with. In consultation with thousands of equine industry participants over the last 15 years, this information has become a point of reference for government, equine associations in Canada and beyond.

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