horses that dont hack alone/people that dont hack alone

[Firehorse]

is mine in the minority? or are there many out there that dont hack alone.

are there any riders who dont hack out alone?

i need to find a buyer who doesnt hack alone, i think i'm asking for the world!!

[Tickles]

TBH there is always that one in a million chance one'd need someone to call an ambulance & get the horse out of the road, etc, etc so, even if the other person is on foot/bicycle I'd prefer company.

[zoeshiloh]

My horse didn't hack alone when I got him, but after a year of hard work and perseverence, he will now go anywhere alone. I now prefer to hack alone, mainly because the other people on the yard think that every grass verge is for galloping, and having seen some of the *****e on the grass verges round us I wouldn't walk on them, let alone gallop!

I am sure you will find a home for your horse - some people don't enjoy hacking at all (not necessarily comp. riders) but just enjoy a bimble around the school, or a ride around the field.

[blackcob]

I wouldn't ever buy a horse that didn't hack alone, if that answers your question somewhat. Part of the pleasure of riding for me is to be able to go out wandering, just me and my horse, free of meddlesome other people and their inane chatter.

Is there a specific reason the horse won't hack alone? I've found most can eventually be taught to accept it.

[Silverspring]

You'll find a home it's not a huge ask, not like you're trying to sell a lunatic. Someone might be able to get the horse over it's nappiness (I'm assuming this is why he doesn't hack alone) or they just always like company so wouldn't mind. Girls at our yard never go out alone but that just cos they see hacking as a gossip fest you don't do it on your own! I generally always hack alone (and miss all the gossip) but that's cos my mare is an utter cow in company

[ester]

echo blackcob, I need to and like to hack alone. Our first mare took some time but she was young and a little insecure. We have a nice 10min circle route so started doing that after a schooling session and she never looked back. Hacking is now her favourite thing. If she had never got round that she would have been sold as hacking is our main exercise as we have no school, so it depends on the state of the mud in winter!


I have to say though being able to and being nice to hack alone are 2 different things. Out of necessity I would like something able to, for me though I would like something nice to as I'm supposd to enjoy it. Mine is actually better on his own, he walks faster!

Am sure you will find someone though.

[bhpride]

Hacking issues wouldn't bother someone like me, I live in the manege and really dislike hacking! I'd just get someone else to hack him in company lol

[SHAYTAY]

I might be a bit put off by a horse that doesnt hack alone - having said that - my pony will not hack alone, a fact i knew when i bought him. I am not really too bothered about it, although once in a while i would like to be able to. BUT when i do get out on my own i am a nervous wreck and dont really enjoy it!
Theres no pleasing some people is there????

[lauraandjack]

Up until 2 weeks ago I didn't have another horse to ride with, so having a horse that will hack alone was very important when I was buying. Now we have a freshly backed youngster to work on, he went for his first little hack today with Jack as nanny. Next project, roads!

But I'm sure there are plenty of people out there who don't hack at all or only with others.

[MarinaBay]

Hacking Angel alone used to be a BIG no go. she will now quite happily do the routes we know alone lets just say you have to be in the right frame of mind to go exploring!