Horse lorry breakdown cover

[Justlearning]

Please can people share their experience of horse lorry breakdown and rescue cover provided by either RAC or Equine Rescue Services. I am weighing up two different insurance policies- SEIB include cover provided by RAC whereas Anthony Evans include cover provided by Equine Rescue Services. Both are comparable (home start, roadside assistance, horse recovery and onward travel) but I wonder whether one is more reliable or better service than the other. Thank you.

 

[VRIN]

I have mine through NFU. DOn't know what company they use but have found their service very good when I have needed to use it.

 

[Pippity]

Mine's with Equine Rescue Services, through Anthony D Evans insurance. I haven't had to use them with a horse involved, but my gearbox seized during lockdown and the van was completely immovable. Gave ERS a call, and within a few hours a lorry was at my yard to pick up my van and take it to the garage of my choice. Couldn't fault them.

 

[Bernster]

Check what they use to collect the horses if your lorry breaks down. I went for one that would send out an alternative lorry to collect them. Swapped from ERS as it didn’t include breakdown close to the yard although sounds like yours does. I use Kbis been v good.

 

[Cowpony]

I'm with Anthony D Evans. Only used it once (touch wood) and the service was very good. The guy worked hard to get us back on the road.

 

[PeterNatt]

The three best ones are:

PRP Rescue
www.prprescue.com www.horsebox-rescue.co.uk
Tel: 01488 657650/1

Organisation of Horsebox and Trailer Owners (Jon Phillips) (Claire Barker Manager)
www.ohto.co.uk
Tel: 01488 657 651

Equine Rescue
www.equinerescue.co.uk
Tel: 01300 348997

 

[PetalPower]

I've used Equine Rescue through my Anthony Evans insurance last week - mechanic out within an hour and problem sorted in a few minutes, great service!

 

[catembi]

I recently had to use Anthony D Evans for the first time on Sunday for a home start. Fast, friendly service, chap turned up and had it sorted within minutes and also ran a few checks to see if there was anything that needed fixing. 10/10.

 

[AccendoFox]

Please can people share their experience of horse lorry breakdown and rescue cover provided by either RAC or Equine Rescue Services. I am weighing up two different insurance policies- SEIB include cover provided by RAC whereas Anthony Evans include cover provided by Equine Rescue Services. Both are comparable (home start, roadside assistance, horse recovery and onward travel) but I wonder whether one is more reliable or better service than the other. Thank you.

i have mine with Equine Rescue Services through Anthony Evans. I have had to use them a few times, cannot fault them! horse transporters are fabulous and always speedy ETA's! I also find it reassuring that you are speaking to someone with horsey knowledge on the phone! 10/10!