Hyde Park has two specialist horse riding arenas (or manèges) located on North Carriage Drive and South Carriage Drive. The park also has two designated routes for horse riding – North Ride and South Ride. Can you canter in Hyde Park? Hyde Park Stables, Hyde Park Whether it’s a fun Read more…
On Horseback Whether you’re riding the horse yourself or controlling the reins of a buggy, handling horses while drinking will get you a DUI ticket or worse. In some states you will also be charged with animal endangerment and may have to turn your horse over to the state. Can Read more…
You can ride an animal on footpaths and nature strips, unless it is specifically prohibited. But, you must give way to pedestrians. If you are riding beside another rider, you can’t ride more than 1.5 metres apart. Is it legal to ride a horse on the road in Australia? Drive Read more…
Westbury or Bratton White Horse is a hill figure on the escarpment of Salisbury Plain, approximately 1.5 mi (2.4 km) east of Westbury in Wiltshire, England. Where is the best place to see the white horse? Westbury (1778) the oldest of the White Horses located on Westbury Hill, Bratton Down. Read more…
Though the Circle line now trumps a shire horse as a way of getting around, you can still ride horses in the capital. Whether you’re a child or adult, beginner or experienced rider, here’s where to get in the saddle in London. Can you legally ride a horse in London? Read more…
Top Tips for the Loanee: Always view and try the loan horse before agreeing to the loan. Make sure you get on with the owner. If possible have the horse on trial for an agreed period before the loan commences. Always finalise and sign the loan agreement before the loan Read more…
Certified helmets are required headgear for many competitive riding events, particularly where horse and rider must jump or work at high speed. Helmets are worn more often by English-style riders and are gaining acceptance as required headgear for children and young teens. Do you need a helmet for horseback riding? Read more…
In recent years, the number of free-roaming horses has increased primarily due to people turning out stallions and allowing them to roam free. As nature will have it, these stallions impregnate the free-roaming mares, resulting in the birth of fillies, and colts which grow up to become stallions. Do horses Read more…
Planning for equestrian buildings discussed. Generally, if you want to build stables on your property, you will need planning permission from your Local Planning Authority (LPA). However, the laws are rather complex and there are exceptions for private leisure stables. Can I keep horses on my property UK? The short Read more…
Horses can be transported via our high-speed or conventional ferry services (but remember high-speed vehicle limits are 7.5m in length, 3.1m high and 7 tonnes in weight). What is a ferry with horses? A team boat, horse boat, or horse ferry, is a watercraft powered by horses or mules, generally Read more…