Beach riding

Olympic champions go for a spin on the beach

While the rest of us slithered across icy yards and trudged through snow drifts last week, the riders on the MET Tour in Oliva Nova, Spain, were enjoying some downtime on the beach

The ultimate adrenaline rush: 7 tips for a hardcore riding holiday

When it’s pouring of rain outside, the idea of setting off to warmer climes for an adrenaline-fuelled riding holiday is a tempting one. But check out these top tips before you leave home...

The King’s Troop makes a splash on seaside getaway

The trip to Holkham Beach is a highlight for both horses and soldiers during the troop’s month-long stay in Norfolk

Life's a beach: live the coastal dream with these horsey homes

Breathe in the sea air with our pick of equestrian properties on the coast — from Dorset to Northumberland

13 photos that have us longing to decamp to Holkham Beach

It's that time of year again, when photos of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment splashing through the sea in North Norfolk are splashed across the national newspapers — a sure-fire sign that summer has arrived

16 photos that will make you want to plan a trip to the beach with your horse ASAP

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

Here's why riding on the beach is more than just a fun day out

Exercising horses on the beach is more than wish list fodder for riders — the health benefits for equine athletes in all disciplines are in high demand

Always dreamed of swimming on horseback? Look no further

Here are seven of the best places for swimming on horseback plus some vital safety advice

Go on a pub ride — and other ways to make the most of the warm weather

From pubs to beaches, there are plenty of ways to make the most of the warm summer months with your horse

5 fabulous places you need to go for a hack

Sick of riding on the roads or the same old bridleways? Check out these five fantastic hacking routes you need to explore

Riding on the beach: your hot spots

Take a look at our tips for safe beach riding and if you’re lacking inspiration of where to go, check out our reader's favourite beaches across the British Isles

Riders claim kite surfers scared their horses

Riders riding on an Essex beach claim a girl was thrown from her horse after a kite surfer deliberately tried to scare her horse.

Girl suffers head injury in fall on Scottish beach

A 12-year-old girl was flown to hospital with a serious head injury after a fall at what is believed to have been a Pony Club rally

Horseworld misses bridleway and coastal access chances

The horseworld has missed two golden opportunities to secure more access to England’s coastline and create a national bridleway network, says Labour peer Ann Mallalieu

Coleraine council reconsiders horse riding restrictions on beaches

A Northern Irish council is reconsidering its plans to ban horse riders from its beaches

Horse riders concerned about potential restrictions on beaches

Horse riders in Northern Ireland are concerned horse riding could be banned from their beaches in the future

Riders warned not to exercise horses alone near Brixham in Devon

Riders in Devon are warned not to ride alone in remote areas after a teenager was pulled from her horse at the weekend

Riders take to the beach to boost access rights

Riders will be joining cyclists, canoeists, climbers and walkers at Brean Down on the North Somerset coast tomorrow to show their support for a coastal access corridor

Riding the British coast and beaches

Riders have until September 2007 to registered their views on the DEFRA website

New 80-mile ride opens in Wales

Riders can now enjoy the Prince Llywelyn ride from Llanfair Waterdine in south Shropshire to the coastal village of Borth, near Aberystwyth