Horse riding insurance for accidental injuries

From first lessons and pony club rallies to dressage comps, trail riding and overseas riding holidays, Flip offers personal accidental injury cover that fits the many ways Australians ride.

Get a fast cash payout for eligible injuries, with flexible cover for riders, families, clubs, schools and organised groups.

  • Most claims approved within a few business days
  • Covers accidents in a range of countries
  • Group cover available for clubs, events and schools
  • Single day to year round options available
  • Boost your recovery with fast cash payouts
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Do you need horse riding insurance?

Horse riding insurance isn't compulsory in Australia, but many riders, equestrian coaches and event organisers see it as a smart add-on for a sport where things don’t always go to plan.

Australians ride in all kinds of ways. 

Australians have long enjoyed a love affair with their horses, enjoying everything from pony club rallies and school programs to trail riding, lessons, dressage, showjumping and eventing.

Horse riding injuries are common.

Over 134,000 adults aged 15 and over went horse riding in 2023-24. In the same period, there were 2,100 hospitalisations caused by horse riding injuries. Over half of the hospitalisations were for fractures.

Horse riding insurance can soften the impact of a fall.

If you suffer an eligible injury with Flip activated, we pay you a set cash amount straight to your bank account for approved claims, usually within a few business days.

What is horse riding insurance with Flip?

Flip offers personal accidental injury cover that can be used for horse riding. It is not cover for your horse or your tack, and it isn’t public liability insurance. It provides a financial buffer to help you recover if you suffer an eligible injury while riding.

The cash payout is yours to use however you want. That might be physio, a brace, transport to appointments, getting someone to help around the stables, or whatever else makes recovery more manageable.

Choose from three types of horse riding insurance for accidental injuries

The right option for you depends on how often you ride, where you ride and who you want to get cover for. You might want day cover for a clinic or trail ride, horse riding insurance for an overseas holiday, or a group option for a pony club, riding school or event.

We can't tell you what to buy, but here's how each option works to help you decide. Always read our PDS to see if Flip is right for you.

For riders in Australia and NZ

Flip Active

For horse riding in Australia and NZ
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Flip Active can be used for all kinds of horse riding across Australia and New Zealand. You can choose how long you need cover from a single day to all year. Turn it on for the days you are riding, or keep it running all year if horses are a regular part of your week.

It suits a wide mix of riders, from kids in pony club and adults getting back into riding to competitive riders, trail riders and equestrian coaches and instructors. With Flip, you can mix and match options so you are only paying for cover when you feel most at risk.

Learn more about choosing the right cover

PREPAID | buy up front for a set period

Day cover

Buy as many days as you need for one off or occasional events
Adult Day cover
$7/day
Kids Day cover
$7/day

Week cover

For people looking for cover 3 days or more in a week
Adult Week cover
$25/week
Kids Week cover
$20/week

Or cover for the season

90 day or 180 day cover for active people & seasonal sport
Adult Seasonal cover
$99/90-days
$180/180-days
Kids Seasonal cover
$75/90-days
$135/180-days
Subscription | for peace of mind that you’re always covered

Subscribe and save for peace of mind

Monthly and annual plans for people who are active throughout the year
Adult
$40/month
Kid
$30/month
or pay annually and save
Adult
$299/year
Kid
$240/year
For overseas horse riding trips

Flip Roaming

For horse riding holidays overseas in covered destinations
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If you are heading overseas to ride, trek or compete, you can buy Flip Roaming by the week or in 30-day blocks. It reimburses overseas medical expenses and pays you cash for eligible accidental injuries on your trip. 

Flip Roaming gives you two layers of protection.

Learn more about Flip Roaming

Per Adult

Weekly cover

Perfect for people seeking cover while overseas
$75/week

30-day cover

Perfect for longer trips and extended adventures
$190/30-days
Per Kid

Weekly cover

Perfect for people seeking cover while overseas
$65/week

30-day cover

Perfect for longer trips and extended adventures
$165/30-days
For pony clubs, riding schools and events

Flip Group Active

For pony clubs, riding schools and equestrian events
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Flip Group Active can be used by pony clubs, riding schools, equestrian centres, school programs, holiday camps, clinics and events that want participant injury cover built in from the start.

You can include the costs of accidental injury cover in the registration process, rather than leaving riders and families to figure it out on their own. It is a practical option for organisations that want to show they take rider welfare seriously without creating more administration for staff or volunteers.

Explore Flip Group Active

Flip Insurance in action

Sophie

Horse riding accident in Australia

Sophie was having a jumping lesson when her horse pulled up short at a fence and stopped suddenly, sending her over its shoulder.

She was diagnosed with a simple collarbone fracture.

She paid $7 for Flip Active for the day and got a $400 payout.
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  • Simple, non-displaced or minimally displaced fractures
    $400
  • TOTAL BENEFIT PAID
    $400
Billy

Horse riding accident in Estonia

Billy was on an equestrian holiday in Estonia when his horse got spooked during a beach ride and he landed heavily, fracturing his outstretched arm. 

He paid €420 (~A$700+) for treatment at a local clinic.

+Based on the exchange rate at the time

Billy paid $80 for Flip Roaming for a week and got a $1,100 payout.
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  • Overseas Medical Reimbursement 
    The A$700 that Billy paid in Estonia was reimbursed.
    A$700
  • Extra Recovery Payout
    Simple, non-displaced or minimally displaced fractures
    A$400
  • TOTAL BENEFIT PAID
    A$1,100
Testimonials

Hear from Flip customers

Peter
daily commuter, Melbourne

Peter rides his bike to work in any weather and on busy city paths. He wanted cycling insurance that would offer financial support if he had an accidental injury on the road. He chose Flip Active's monthly subscription for everyday peace of mind.

"Having paid for the peace of mind that Flip gives me for my cycling, that cover also means that if I do engage in any other activities, I have cover for those as well for no additional cost, and I don't even need to think about it. I think it gave my partner a bit of peace of mind as well."
Read Peter's full story →
Cam Taylor
event organiser, Brisbane

Cam runs Brisbane Roubaix, one of Australia's biggest gravel cycling events. When searching for cycling event insurance, he wanted something transparent, modern and user-friendly.

"You feel an obligation to look after your riders and give them protection in case something happens. I’d say it’s a must-have. It’s just the right thing to do. If you want something that’s easy to set up, affordable, and gives you peace of mind that you’ve done the right thing by your riders, Flip Group Active fits the bill."
Read Cam's full story →

How to use horse riding insurance

Here’s how Flip works in practice, from local riding sessions and trail rides to overseas riding holidays and group programs.

For riders in Australia and NZ

Flip Active

For overseas horse riding trips

Flip Roaming

For pony clubs, riding schools and events

Flip Group Active

For local rides

Flip Active

If your horse shies during a beginner lesson and you fall and fracture your leg, Flip Active pays you a cash payout within a few business days. The cash is yours to use however you want.

If your saddle or riding boots are stolen from the float or tack room, that's not covered by Flip Active.

Flip Active can be used for horse riding lessons, trail riding, pony club, clinics, coaching and competition riding in Australia and NZ.

For cycling overseas

Flip Roaming

If you are on a riding holiday in Italy and are thrown during a trail ride, Flip Roaming reimburses your overseas medical costs (up to A$20,000) and pays you Extra Recovery Cash.

If you get gastro on your trip and have to cancel part of your riding holiday, that's a travel insurance issue, not something Flip Roaming covers.

Travel insurance stops when you land back in Australia. Flip Roaming doesn't. Extra Recovery Cash helps with costs after you get home so you’re supported to get back in the saddle.

For group rides

Flip Group Active

If a child rider falls during a pony club rally and dislocates their shoulder, their parent can claim through the Flip app and receive a cash payout within a few business days, with no admin for your team.

If a participant arrives at horse camp with a knee injury from last month, pre-existing injuries aren't covered under Flip Group Active.

With Flip Group Active, participants claim through the app themselves. No invoices to chase, no paperwork on your end, just fast cash for eligible injuries when someone in your program needs it.

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