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From riding on the road to exploring off-road routes, it’s important you know where you can go with your horse. Read our tips for exploring safely and your responsibilities as an equestrian.
Planning a route
If you’re venturing out riding or carriage driving, you should know where you can go, and what your rights and responsibilities are for where you live.
Responsible riding
For many equestrians, hacking out is part of a weekly routine. Whether you are riding on the road or off-road, it is important to know your responsibilities as an equestrian to remain as safe as possible.
Riding on MOD land
There are many beautiful off-road routes on MOD land that are accessible for you to enjoy. Make sure you stay safe by wearing hi-vis clothing and plan your hack before setting off.
Riding on beaches
Riding along the sandy stretches, taking in the coastal views and filling your lungs with the fresh sea-air. Riding on the beach can be a wonderful experience – on your own horse or through at a BHS Approved Centre.
Hill & upland horse riding
Many of the bridleways and traditional riding routes in the uplands are ancient tracks linking one valley with another.
Off-road gates
The ability to safely open and close gates from horseback is an important skill for both horse and rider to learn, and an essential part of a rider’s toolkit for off-road hacking.
