Hacking

‘I was lucky’: rider dragged into road after bikers spook horses

The horse crossed a dual carriageway on his way home after the fall

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?

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)

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...

‘We need to see you to avoid you’: RAF hands out high-vis to riders

RAF Wittering has handed out fluorescent kit to riders to tie in with the arrival of Chinook helicopters at the base

Ride for miles with these dream horsey homes complete with excellent hacking

Our pick of properties with excellent hacking on their doorstep around the country

Warning after horse rescued from perilous stretch of bridleway

The rider is urging others to avoid the stretch of bridleway after her horse became trapped for hours

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

Join Charlotte Dujardin in 100-mile hacking challenge

'If you haven’t signed up already, get involved and become part of our community of happy hackers!'

Wheelie bins eat horses — and other things you need to know before you go hacking

Sharing your hacking routes with other road users can be challenging. Here's six things you absolutely need to know before venturing out

Winter hacking: how to stay safe (and have fun at the same time)

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

Trekking centre in Scottish Highlands loses licence for long-distance rides

The company's long-distance treks attract clients from as far afield as Canada and the US to the region

6 things sure to humiliate every rider

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...

Young girl suffers 'life-changing' injuries in fall

Maisie Welsh, 11, was riding round farm tracks when her seven-year-old Welsh section C uncharacteristically spooked

Revealed: study finds the safest gates for riders

The report also found that riders were put off from hacking around the countryside because of concerns over gates with self-closing mechanisms

The ride of your life? 14 things you'll (quickly) learn on a fun ride

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...

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

A pint at the pub WITH your horse — could there be a more winning combination?

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...

Ride around Burghley, Badminton and Blenheim (on a fun ride...)

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

Help keep bridleways open with BHS Ride Out UK Week

Riders are being encouraged to “spread the word” about the importance of having safe off-road areas