Find out what's happening during the Horses4Health challenge 2023
This year the Horses4Health Hack and Chat Challenge is free to register and we encourage you to enjoy taking some time out to spend with an equine companion and friends, enjoying the countryside and each other's company. You can either do your own routes or join in with others.
We will be adding here any rides and events that have been organised so keep checking back regularly as more will be added. We rely solely on volunteers to organise these so please feel free to organise something then let us know and we'll get it on this page. Please contact us if you need any help.
Happy Hacking and Chatting!
To enter any rides listed you must register for the Horses4Health Hack & Chat Challenge, then email info@horses4health.co.uk stating the date of ride, how many riders, whether you need parking (horsebox or trailer), your email address and mobile number.
To take part in any organised rides you must have your own third party liability insurance.
Sunday 16th July
Knepp Estate, Horsham, West Sussex RH13
Horse box/trailer parking on private farmland
Rides of 5 miles or 8 miles with optional pub stop en-route. Self-guided ride along marked bridleways with route markers. Groups of up to 6 riders at a time.
Refreshments on site – riders to bring own water for horses
£15 Minimum JustGiving donation take part
Rescheduled - Date TBC
Eartham Woods, West Sussex
A ride of 8-10 miles in stunning downland setting with spectacular views to the south coast. Parking is very limited here so maximum 5 horseboxes/trailers – book your place quickly! Fully guided ride & so will be a small group – pace will be slow to moderate (a couple of fabulous canters if ground isn’t too hard)
No entry fee but donations via JustGiving would be greatly appreciated
Thursday 27th July *POSTPONED DUE TO BAD WEATHER*
Angmering Park ride, Arundel BN18
A ride of 7-8 miles in the beautiful Angmering Park. Limited parking so this will be a small group.
Gentle to moderate pace – plenty of hill work!
No entry fee but donations via JustGiving would be greatly appreciated
Sunday 30th July
Albury Heath & Winterfold ride, Surrey GU5
Horse box / trailer parking in public car park (Roman Temple)
Beautiful guided ride on sandy soil through stunning woodland with access to private land for riding by kind courtesy of Winterfold land-owners. Route will be up to 10 miles and at a gentle to moderate pace.
Riders to bring own refreshments & water for horses
No entry fee but any donations via JustGiving would be greatly appreciated.
Thursday 10th August
Dragons Green Estate, West Sussex RH13
A beautiful guided ride by kind courtesy of Lady Louise Burrell entirely across private farm and estate land. This will be a group ride of maximum 15 per group. There will be a faster group but also a slower group to suit all tastes. Distance of 5-8 miles meaning that those wishing to do a shorter ride can be accommodated. Dress Code: Ratcatcher (cream breeches, tweed or show jacket, polished boots & tie!
Refreshments on site – riders to bring own water for horses.
Parking on private land. This is a fabulous ride which has proved a hit each year as the opportunity to ride on beautiful private estate land is too good to miss!
£20 Minimum JustGiving donation to take part in this ride
More rides
coming soon!