Hacking
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New bridleway gates installed after rider injured
‘It’s really important; the more people that report issues, the more likely something will be done’
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Rider praises her ‘one in a billion’ horse after they were surrounded by a herd of cows on bridleway
The rider posted footage of the incident online which has been viewed more than 40,000 times
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New safety feature allows riders to report incidents via app
Riders can report in different categories including road incidents and those involving dogs and cyclists
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Try something new in 2019 — equestrian orienteering
If your New Year’s resolution was to be more adventurous in 2019, then we’re here to help. Sara Walker takes a look at new things to try and how to get started, beginning with orienteering with your horse...
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‘It could have been carnage’: rider injured as horse gets stuck in bridleway gate
‘A lot of people hack out and see a gate and think that’s normal, and landowners think because no one has complained there’s no problem’
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Riders to raise funds for Cancer Research while out hacking
Riders are encouraged to go for a hack and raise money for Cancer Research UK this September
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Horses on the road: Horse & Hound’s helpful guide for the uninitiated
H&H’s website editor writes an open letter to drivers in an attempt to help them understand the risks of passing horses without due care
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The Knackered Riders Club blog: there’s no point arguing with a woman on a mission
Diane recalls a recent weekend spent almost entirely in the saddle
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The Knackered Riders Club blog: wearing a pair of checked jodhpurs which make me look like an over-aged, overweight Rupert the Bear
Diane explains why she wishes she had got up earlier before one particular ride
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Visit Nicky Henderson's yard and 5 other horsey things to do this Easter
Hurrah for the Easter holidays! We're excited about the impending chocolate fix, yes. But there are plenty other horsey reasons to get us in the holiday mood as well...
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See Scotland from your horse: new tourist scheme to target riders
‘We have the perfect combination of spectacular countryside and a heritage of long-established trails’
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Princess Anne: don’t hack with ‘ears full of music and phones’
The National Equine Forum president spoke on road safety at the end of yesterday's meeting
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The Knackered Riders Club blog: do we need counselling?
This week, the Knackered Riders Club take on modern day traffic levels
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Pippa Funnell launches glorious hacking routes
‘The hills are perfect for keeping our horses fit and the variety of terrain keeps them mentally alert’
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Special £22,000 stairs open up route for riders
‘They are certainly impressive and a very simple and logical solution to making this beautiful section of bridleway usable’
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‘I was lucky’: rider dragged into road after bikers spook horses
The horse crossed a dual carriageway on his way home after the fall
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Are horse riders allowed to be two abreast on the road? H&H explains...
Riding two abreast on the road certainly has its pros and cons, but is it legal?
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Lorry driver’s urgent plea to riders: please wear LED lights
The British Horse Society is also recommending riders invest in LED lights to wear while out hacking (library image)
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17 hi-viz heroes you've got to see (in fact, you can't miss them)
Hi-viz is an essential part of equestrian clothing, for both horses and their riders while hacking out. Here's a selection of riders who have embraced their love of all things fluorescent to help them really stand out...
