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
The company's long-distance treks attract clients from as far afield as Canada and the US to the region
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...
Maisie Welsh, 11, was riding round farm tracks when her seven-year-old Welsh section C uncharacteristically spooked
The report also found that riders were put off from hacking around the countryside because of concerns over gates with self-closing mechanisms
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...
From pubs to beaches, there are plenty of ways to make the most of the warm summer months with your horse
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...
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
Riders are being encouraged to “spread the word” about the importance of having safe off-road areas
The British Horse Society has launched road safety campaign Dead Slow, after more than 2,000 accidents have been reported to the charity in the past five years
Police are appealing for information following the collision
The vehicle overtook with just centimetres to spare
Rider Erin Connor was wearing a hat camera that captured the footage of the kind act
The project cost £6,100 with donations coming from local riders and the council
Nikki Gear was riding with her sister Rachel in Dyrham, Gloucestershire
If you're looking to get in to the Christmas spirit, don't miss these fun festive rides around the country
Golden Feather was being hacked out when the horrific accident happened. He suffered liver and kidney damage as well as secondary laminitis
The accident took place at around 3pm on Sunday in Claygate, Surrey
The parade was inspired by the "slow down for my horse" campaign
