New partnership provides comprehensive and innovative insurance solutions for the equestrian industry. 

By Equine Canada

Equine Canada (EC) announced on May 10, 2016, that it is pleased to welcome Henry Equestrian Insurance Brokers Ltd. as their official insurance provider. 

Through this partnership, EC Sport Licence Holders and Provincial and Territorial Sport Organization (PTSO) members will have exclusive and convenient access to a wide range of insurance products. In addition, Henry Equestrian is providing a full sponsorship to the EC certified coaching programs. EC certified coaches will have the opportunity to receive up to 50% off insurance packages through certification. 

“We take pride in maintaining close relationships with our clients at all levels,” said Dennis Graham, President of Henry Equestrian. “Our partnership with Equine Canada will allow us to service our clients on a larger scale, but with the same intimacy. This partnership will help members access our insurance products in more convenient and user-friendly ways, as well as allowing us to reach out and support the equestrian community. We strongly believe that the synergy between EC and Henry Equestrian’s objectives will help both organizations achieve our goals of providing the best possible service to EC members and equestrians across the country, from grassroots to professionals to the Olympic ranks.” 

For over 35 years, Henry Equestrian, in partnership with Aviva Canada, has been designing, managing, and providing insurance expertise for the equestrian industry, and has grown to become one of the leading equestrian insurers in Canada. Henry Equestrian offers a variety of specialty insurance products designed by equestrians, for the equestrian marketplace, and is well known for their trusted Henry Equestrian Plans (“HEP”) in mortality, medical, and surgical insurance coverage for horses, as well as liability and property for equestrians, farms and facilities. 

“Through HEP, Aviva Canada has been a leader in providing insurance solutions for the equine industry for many years. We take great pride in our long-term commitment to designing insurance products that are comprehensive and meet the individual needs of equine owners,” said Pat O’Neill, Chief Operating Officer of Henry Equestrian MGA. “This exciting partnership gives us the opportunity to build new and innovative insurance solutions for over 18,000 EC Sport Licence Holders and 90,000 Provincial Members.” 

“I am thrilled to welcome Henry Equestrian as the official insurance provider of Equine Canada,” said Eva Havaris, Chief Executive Officer of Equine Canada. “We are fortunate to partner with a company that is passionate about equestrian sport and industry, and dedicated to helping equestrians from across the country protect themselves, their clients, their horses, and their businesses.” 

For more information on Henry Equestrian, visit www.hep.ca.