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...
RAF Wittering has handed out fluorescent kit to riders to tie in with the arrival of Chinook helicopters at the base
Our pick of properties with excellent hacking on their doorstep around the country
The rider is urging others to avoid the stretch of bridleway after her horse became trapped for hours
Forget lying on a sun lounger with a piña colada in hand — in our opinion there’s only one way to enjoy the seaside... Take a look at these H&H readers making the most of the sand and sea with their horses
'If you haven’t signed up already, get involved and become part of our community of happy hackers!'
Sharing your hacking routes with other road users can be challenging. Here's six things you absolutely need to know before venturing out
Winter weather can be unpredictable, the light can diminish rapidly and horses can become overly-fresh due to lack of exercise. Solicitor Emma Melia, who specialises in serious personal injury litigation, explains how to be prepared if you're heading out hacking
The company's long-distance treks attract clients from as far afield as Canada and the US to the region
Just when you think you’re at the top of your game, something will happen to bring you back down to earth with a bump...
Maisie Welsh, 11, was riding round farm tracks when her seven-year-old Welsh section C uncharacteristically spooked
The report also found that riders were put off from hacking around the countryside because of concerns over gates with self-closing mechanisms
Sponsored and fun rides offer a wonderful opportunity to explore parks and countryside you'd never normally ride in — but there are a few things you'll learn along the way...
From pubs to beaches, there are plenty of ways to make the most of the warm summer months with your horse
Horses can mean compromise (missing friends' birthday parties, saying no to holidays to save the pennies...) But just when you think you might have to wave goodbye to a social life altogether, along come these horse-friendly pubs...
Fancy the image of yourself cruising down to Huntsman's Close at Badminton or catching a glimpse of the Cottesmore Leap between your horse's ears? Sign up to one of these fun rides and you can do just that — albeit wihtout the four-star track to navigate
Riders are being encouraged to “spread the word” about the importance of having safe off-road areas
The British Horse Society has launched road safety campaign Dead Slow, after more than 2,000 accidents have been reported to the charity in the past five years
Police are appealing for information following the collision
The vehicle overtook with just centimetres to spare
