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Dog Sledging Travel Insurance
If you are planning a trip involving dog-sledging, you should ensure you have a travel insurance policy before leaving home. You should always pay special attention to the instructor's briefing and follow their advice and instructions. It would be best if you were supervised and the trip had to be booked through a Reputable Company. To get a quote by telephone or…
If you are planning a trip involving dog-sledging, you should ensure you have a travel insurance policy before leaving home.
You should always pay special attention to the instructor's briefing and follow their advice and instructions. It would be best if you were supervised and the trip had to be booked through a Reputable Company.
To get a quote by telephone or email, contact us at 0800 043 0020 / 01273 092 757 support@jsinsurance.co.uk
Summary of Cover (per person)
| Section & Cover | Silver | Gold | Platinum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medical and Repatriation* | £5,000,000 | £5,000,000 | £5,000,000 |
| Cancellation or Curtailment* | - | £3,000 | £7,500 |
| Personal Baggage* | £500 | £2,500 | £3,500 |
| Activity Equipment | £1,500 | £1,500 | £1,500 |
| Valuables* | £250 | £250 | £500 |
| Loss of Passport* | - | £300 | £500 |
| Travel Delay | - | £300 | £1,000 |
| Trip Abandonment* | - | £3,000 | £7,500 |
| Missed Departure / Connection | - | £500 | £500 |
| Legal Expenses* | - | £25,000 | £50,000 |
*Excess payables vary depending on the claim benefit.
Please read the Policy Wording for the complete list of Benefits.
Healix Insurance Services Ltd, on behalf of Hamilton Insurance DAC, arranges this Travel Insurance policy for Jade Stanley Ltd. Healix Insurance Ltd is registered in England and Wales under No. 5484190 and authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under No. 437248. Hamilton Insurance DAC is registered in Ireland No. 484148, authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland, and subject to limited regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority in connection with its UK branch. Jade Stanley Ltd is registered in England and Wales under No. 03570857 and authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under No. 306205.
Dog Training
The Alaskan Husky is the most common dog breed used for Dog sledging. It is well known for its strong hearts, insulating undercoats, and rigid feet.
However, in most cases, if you are not a Professional or Experienced Driver, you will be provided with different dogs that are less aggressive and more peaceful.
Training the Dogs starts at a young age, about eight weeks, when it is advised to put a light collar and lead on the puppy for a few minutes daily. By four months old, the puppy is ready to pull a lightweight object around as it goes over the ground to get him used to drawing things behind him. By ten weeks, he can start wearing a harness for a short time every day.
Common Injuries
Due to the typically cold climate where this sport takes place, the most obvious risk is Hypothermia.
Hours of sledging in freezing conditions can lead to significant problems if you are not wearing good clothes.
Additionally, you may be required to travel by 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.
Keeping a healthy relationship with your animals and tending to their needs before caring for yourself is also essential.
Pre-Existing Medical Conditions
If you have been dog-sledging before and may have had an injury or accident whilst participating in dog-sledging, you must declare this when purchasing a policy.
We have several providers who can offer travel insurance, including Dog sledging, if you have a pre-existing medical condition.
