Hacking

Your once in a lifetime chance to save our bridleways *H&H Plus*

The time to save certain bridleways is ticking down. Lucy Elder looks at ongoing local and national efforts and how you can make a difference

Police Facebook post on road riding two abreast goes viral

The force issued the reminder to drivers on its Facebook page in a post that has been shared more than 12,000 times

‘Why the rush?’ rider unable to walk after road fall questions driver’s actions

“It’s impacted me in a massive way and I’d like to know what was the huge rush was for? Was it worth it?”

Rider suffers serious injuries after out-of-control dog chases horses

“I’m furious the dog owner didn’t bother to find out what happened to us, they must have known [their dog spooked our horses]”

Horse and rider injured: off-road bikers laugh when asked to stop

Anyone with information on the individuals is asked to contact the police

Sunrise and sunset: 17 stunning through the ears shots you need to see

Whether you’re an early riser or someone who prefers and evening stroll with your horse, when we asked you to submit your best ‘through the ears’ sunrise and sunset photos, you did not disappoint

38 breathtaking ‘through the ears’ landscapes captured by you

We asked you to provide us with your best ‘through the ears’ shots, set in the most breathtaking of landscapes, and you did not disappoint...

Riders urged to be ‘hyper-aware’ on roads as lockdown restrictions ease

‘With the government’s slight lifting of the lockdown measures, the level of activity on our roads is increasing, as well as the speed of the traffic’

Carrying ID on both horse and rider is key, says experts *H&H Plus*

Can I go hacking with a friend under the current lockdown regulations?

Rights of way should remain open during lockdown *H&H Plus*

New legislation may pay farmers to provide off-road riding *H&H Plus*

While the proposals contained in the Agriculture Bill have been welcomed, its benefits for riders will depend on details that are yet to be agreed...

Green light for £19m to be spent on off-road trails for riders

‘We are on track to provide some great opportunities for cycling, walking and horse riding’

New film to help riders and mountain bikers share the countryside safely

‘We hope our members and the mountain bike community share this video and help educate everyone on how we can all enjoy the outdoors together’

Bridleway work stepped up as map deadline approaches *H&H Plus*

Smart phone app locates riders in emergencies *H&H Plus*

Emergency services are encouraging all riders to download the what3words free smart phone app

‘Unsafe’ bridleway restored to provide crucial link to off-road riding

Work included cutting back trees and scrub to form a 4m-wide area and creating a new drainage system to stop the route becoming waterlogged

Rider calls for safer access after ‘miraculous’ rescue of stuck stallion

‘It was a freak accident but one that was probably waiting to happen’

My life with horses: Joy Toomer — ‘horse riders both exist and matter’

Sara Walker talks to Joy Toomer, a founder member of the Border Bridleways Association, about keeping Britain’s rights of way open for riders and living life to the full

My life with horses: Laureen Roberts — ‘roads are getting busier and more dangerous, so it’s vital to preserve our off-road riding’

We talk to Cheshire-based access campaigner Laureen Roberts about why it’s so important to keep riding Britain’s bridleways