Forget standard hen parties featuring pub crawls and nightclubs, horsey hen dos are far more fun.
From hunting and polo to beach gallops and picnic rides, enjoy H&H readers’ pictures of their equestrian pre-wedding celebrations…
Hunting with the Limerick Harriers
Alice Petch’s hen do was with the Limerick Harriers — note the matching hat silks complete with white bobbles for attendees.
Country park ride
Alice O’Meara enjoyed a horsey hen do complete with wedding dress. She said: “My hen party was organised as a complete surprise by my lovely friends at Park Corner Farm in Hornchurch, Essex. I wore a wedding dress and we hacked to the country park where they had laid on a surprise picnic. It was wonderful. Best horsey day of my life.”
Beach gallop
Kate Rzepka had a horsey hen do on the beach in Norfolk. Ten ladies attended the weekend with 10 horses, as well as their dogs.
Polo match at Onley Grounds
Claire Paul and friends enjoyed a polo lesson and match at Onley Grounds.
Pink polo party
Sarah Tyler and pals also played polo at their hen sporting dashing pink polo shirts.
Pub ride
Bride-to-be Emma Cowan enjoyed a ride with friends on ex-racehorses for her hen party. Emma’s friend Sarah Bland said: “We had a brilliant hen do for bride Emma Cowan, with Dee Wonson and Jane Wright. We went for pub ride with fabulous Horse Riding Surrey.“
Horsey polo shirts
Beth Hutchinson enjoyed a horsey hen party with polo shirts supplied by GGGear.
Horsey fancy dress
Helen Williams and friends couldn’t look more equine if they tried on their horsey party!
Novice riders take the reins
Katie Ledger organised a horsey hen do for a friend who was a non-rider. She was joined by non horsey friends who enjoyed a walk around the field on the very willing Sam, a 16.3hh Irish draught hunter.
Polo for eventers and dressage riders
Eventers and dressage divas had a go at playing polo for Tanya Buckingham’s horsey hen do.
