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Dog Sledging Travel Insurance
A specific type of Sleigh Riding, Dog Sledging was used as a form of transport or for hunting in areas with a fierce winter climate. This means of Arctic transportation dates back as far as the 10th century BC. Now, it is an activity that visitors to Countries with a climate cold enough to warrant Dog Sledging can enjoy, such as the Scandinavian Countries as well as…
A specific type of Sleigh Riding, Dog Sledging was used as a form of transport or for hunting in areas with a fierce winter climate. This means of Arctic transportation dates back as far as the 10th century BC. Now, it is an activity that visitors to Countries with a climate cold enough to warrant Dog Sledging can enjoy, such as the Scandinavian Countries as well as North America.
Dog Sledging involves a pack of dogs pulling or sledges over icy and snowy terrains. The type of sledge that is used depends on the purpose of the journey various types range from racing sledges to cargo sledges to passenger sledges.
This policy does not cover you for controlling the dogs as well as the sledge. You should always pay special attention to the Instructor's briefing and follow their advise and instructions.
If you controlling the dogs and sledge you can get a policy online on our ADVENTURES website. You must be supervised and the trip has been booked through a reputable company.
Please select Husky Dog Sledding or Sleigh Riding (Reindeer, Horses Or Dogs).
To get a quote by telephone or email, contact us on 0800 047 5065 (FREEPHONE) or 01273 773 017 info@jsinsurance.co.uk
Please quote our account reference: JAD1002
JS Travel Insurance can now provide cover for your Gadgets, such as Mobile Phones, Tablets and Computer Game Consoles. You will be able to select this cover on the quote page of our website.
We provide cover for Residents of the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands and British Forces Posted Overseas.
Summary of Cover
| Section & Cover | Silver | Gold | Platinum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cancellation or Curtailment | £1,000 | £3,000 | £7,500 |
| Medical and Repatriation | £10,000,000 | £10,000,000 | £10,000,000 |
| Personal Baggage | £1,000 | £1,500 | £2,500 |
| Personal Money | £150 | £500 | £750 |
| Delayed Departure | £100 | £1,000 | £1,000 |
| Missed Departure | £250 | £500 | £1,000 |
| Legal Expenses | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
| Scheduled Airline Failure | £1,500 | £1,500 | £1,500 |
Dog Sledging with Pre Existing Medical Conditions
If you have pre existing medical conditions and you plan to participate in Dog Sledging as a passenger whilst travelling abroad, we are able to provide you with a policy. If you want to get a quote online, you can go to our dedicated website for pre existing medical conditions. When prompted you should select Hazardous Activity Pack B. For a quote and policy details: CLICK HERE
Please check the Policy Terms and Conditions for any restrictions or exclusions whilst taking part in Dog Sledging.
Dog Sledging Training
The most common breed of dog used for Dog Sledging is the Alaskan Husky. They are well known for their strong hearts, insulating undercoats and tough feet. However in most cases if you are not a Professional or experinced driver, you will be provided with different dogs that are less aggressive and more placid.
Training Sledging Dogs starts at a young age, about 8 weeks where it is advised to put a light collar and lead on the puppy for a few minutes a day. By 10 weeks he can start wearing a harness for a short time every day. By 4 months old, the puppy is ready to pull a lightweight object around as it goes over the ground to get him used to pulling objects behind him.
Common Injuries whilst Dog Sledging
For those who compete in Dog Sledging, otherwise known as mushers, there are some typical injuries that can be incurred from the sport that it is important to protect yourself against. Because of the typically cold climate where this sport takes place, the most obvious of these is hypothermia. Hours of Sledging in freezing conditions can lead to major problems if you are not wearing the adequate clothes.
Additionally, you may be required to travel through water. If that is the case, make sure that you replace any wet clothes, especially footwear, with dry ones as soon as possible to avoid getting frostbite.
It is also vitally important to ensure that you keep a healthy relationship with your dogs and tend to their needs first, before taking care of yourself, the dogs are, after all, what powers your vehicle, your only means of getting around.
Important Information
You must ensure that you are adequately supervised, that appropriate safety equipment is worn at all times and you do not participate in Dog Sledging for more than 90 days in any one Period of Insurance.
This activity does not provide Accidental Death & Disability Benefit or Personal Liability cover.
Please read the Policy Wording for full details.
This Travel Insurance is underwritten by Travel Insurance Facilities and Insured by Union Reiseversicherung AG, UK. Travel Insurance Facilities are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Union Reiseversicherung AG are authorised by BaFin and subject to limited regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority.
