Does your riding need spicing up?
First up, you need to find out how deep your horsey rut really is. Once you’ve done that, you can think about climbing straight back out! Be positive about your riding – it’s fun, relaxing, a great way to get to know your horse, and it improves fitness for both you and him! Read Article
Beaches you can ride on
The following list details beaches that welcome riders, along with any that have restricted times or other bylaws. For further information about beaches in your area please contact the Countryside Officer at your local County Council offices. Read Article
Hacked off! Hacking around Hankley Common, Hindhead, Surrey
The first in a series of Great British rides takes in two lesser-known Surrey commons - Hankley common near Elstead and just to the east, Thursley Common. Read Article
Solutions for hacking problems
Simple solutions for rider worries about hacking, and difficult situations encountered when out hacking. Read Article
Hacked off! Hacking around the Cotswolds
The third in our series on great British rides, we explore hacking around the Cotswolds - Starting in Guiting Power and utilising Drovers' roads such as Sabrina way. Read Article
My horse bucks when I try to go quicker when we’re out hacking, why is this?
Q: When going up a gear to canter – usually when we’re out on a hack – my horse, who used to be kept on working livery, sometimes throws in a buck. Why is this? Read Article
My ex-racer thoroughbred runs away with me when out hacking, it’s starting to scare me, what can I do?
Q: Within the last year or so, my ex-racer Thoroughbred has started to run away with me on a hack as soon as we come to an open area – he’s fine to school in an arena. It’s now scaring me, so what can I do about it? Read Article
