The British Horse Society (BHS) “strongly advises riders to take out public liability insurance, although it is not a legal requirement, as if a horse in their care causes damage to property or injury, they may be liable to pay Read more…
1-1.5 acres. The BHS recommends a ratio of one horse per 0.4-0.6 hectares on permanent grazing (1-1.5 acres per horse). Is 1 acre enough for 2 horses? In general, professionals recommend two acres for the first horse and an additional Read more…
Hampshire – The English Forest Where Horses Roam Free. Where in the UK are there wild horses? In the UK, semi-wild herds of horses thrive on Exmoor (Exmoor ponies) and in the New Forest. A herd of wild horses can Read more…
Is there a legal requirement to have a licence? Yes- if you run a riding school or hire out horses and ponies for riding, you will riding school a licence. Under the Riding Establishments Acts of 1964 and 1970, you Read more…
$500-$5,000+ You will be paying for pedigree, showmanship, and breeder expertise. You can expect the horse price to be anywhere from $500 to more than $5,000 from a breeder. What is the average price of a horse? To buy a Read more…
Don’t drink and ride Under the Licensing Act 1872, it is illegal to be “drunk while in charge on any highway or other public place of any carriage, horse, cattle…” Yep. Can I drink alcohol and ride a horse? A Read more…
Yes, it is lawful to ride a horse through Central London — but not recommended because of the vehicular traffic swirling around you. In the UK, horses and riders have every right to be on the roads. However, they must Read more…
On roundabouts, horse riders keep to the left within the roundabout until they reach their exit – pay attention to the rider’s hand signals. Can you legally ride a horse on the street UK? You MUST NOT take a horse Read more…
Our top five guide to the best horse-riding beaches in Britain Studland Beach, Dorset. Studland Beach in Dorset offers three miles of sandy beaches and dunes for horse riders to enjoy. Holy Island, Northumberland. Druidston Haven, Pembrokeshire. Holkham Bay, Norfolk. Read more…
At a live auction, a horse is led or ridden (or sometimes let loose) into a ring. The auctioneer will start the bidding. Buyers will raise their hands to place a bid. This process continues until the horse is sold. Read more…