📍Back of Ecton to Wetton Mill in the Peak District National Park
🐴BHS Access & Bridleways Officer’s Christine Harding and Viv Gray and BHS Access Field Officer, Wendy Bannerman, liaised with National Trust officer David Ward to identify the best design for a new gate to make this beautiful route more accessible for equestrians and other users.
🌳On 4 November, all those involved met on site with two local riders Cris Milton, and Sarah Reeds, with their horses Millie and DD. Sarah said that it makes a “massive difference to me and my business” providing horse and rider holidays.
Cris said “it was wonderful to try the new gate. After my horse was injured, I have been more cautious of gates. This is a local loop ride for me, and I will bring others to ride with me now.”
👍🏻The improvements, supported by the BHS Gate Fund, have opened over 1.8km of riding from Back of Ecton to Wetton Mill in the Peak District National Park. Thanks to all those who have worked together for the success of this project.
📍West Yorkshire.
Magdalen Road bridleway (MEL/50) in the Peak District National Park, Meltham, has finally been repaired. 🐴
This follows an almost a 4-year effort by Kirklees Bridleways Group, The British Horse Society’s Yorkshire Access Field Officer and Peak and Northern Footpath Society. 👏🏻
This rural moorland route had suffered from erosion, water damage and poorly attempted
repairs which meant the route was not safe to use. 💦
As repeated attempts to contact the landowner failed, it was the serving of a Sec56 Notice which finally ensured that this lovely route has been repaired in character, in keeping with its beautiful surroundings. 💚
🙌🏻 Today is National Get Outside day 🙌🏻
This year’s theme is: The Outdoors is Yours. The Outdoors is Yours means that no matter who you are, where you live, or what your level of experience is, the natural world is open and waiting for you. 🌲
We would like to see how you are spending your Sunday, are you joining the nation and getting out in the great outdoors ❓
If so, we would love to see your picture, whether you ride, carriage drive, walk or cycle, we would like to hear from you. 🐎🚶🏻♀️🚴🏻♀️
Please note that any images you share may be used in future social media post or further BHS campaigns. 📸
Richmond Park
🗓️ On 30 August, the BHS London Committee, organised another lovely ride Ride Out UK ride at Richmond Park.
🙌🏻 Everyone who attended the ride thoroughly enjoyed themselves and we had some great feedback from the riders on the day.
🙏🏻 A big thank you to everyone who helped organise this ride.
Rideathon
🎈 Saddle up and seize the weekend 🎈
This weekend is the last weekend to gather your kilometres for Rideathon. 🐴
We would love to see your adventures so far, pop a picture of you out and about in the comment section below. 📷
Please note that any image that are posted could possibly be use for future BHS social posts or other campaigns. 😁
Patrick's first ride 🐎
Patrick's first ride 🐎
Our BHS President, Martin Clunes, says a massive thank you to all our Rideathon supporters who are taking part to save our precious off-road routes 🙏
It's not too late to save our right to ride 👉 https://bit.ly/3UtRhrf
#RideathonChallenge #KeepBritainRiding
New gate
Have you signed up to Rideathon yet? If not, there’s still time 🐴
The Rideathon Challenge helps raise money for the BHS Ride Out Fund which helps to keep equestrian routes accessible. . 🌳💚
In this video, a new gate has been installed in Meltham, West Yorkshire, with funding from the Ride Out Fund. The previous gate had been reported persistently by the local Equestrian Access Group and Access and Bridleway Officer for Kirklees as it was difficult to use whilst on horseback. 👨🏻👩🏼👧🏻👦🏼
This is just one of many projects that the Ride Out Fund supports to help keep equestrian routes open. 💪🏻🥰
To sign up to Rideathon today 👉🏻 https://bit.ly/3UtRhrf
On your marks, get set, go 🏇🏻
Todays the day that the Rideathon Challenge begins!
It’s time to catch your favourite four-legged friend and get out and about to protect our off-road routes. Whether you walk, ride or carriage drive, every kilometre counts. 💚
So let’s make this July one to remember! If you haven’t already signed up, follow the link and join hundreds of people all over the country and take part in the challenge 👉🏻 https://bit.ly/3UtRhrf
Through the ears
🏇🏻 A few weeks ago, Access Field Officer Wendy Bannerman, enjoyed riding in the Northamptonshire countryside in the good company of the County Access and Bridleways Officer for BHS Northamptonshire and the Treasurer for Warwickshire’s BHS Committee.
🏠 Housing and industry developments are spreading out in Northamptonshire, so protecting off road routes has never been so important.
If you haven’t already why not sign up to this years Rideathon Challenge and help fundraise to protect off road access 👉🏻 https://bit.ly/3UtRhrf
Plan a ride and picnic as part of Rideathon this summer! ☀️
Today is International Picnic Day🧺
Why not plan a ride and picnic as part of Rideathon this summer? ☀️
Get ready for a July filled with adventure and riding. Let's Keep Britain Riding together 👉 https://bit.ly/3UtRhrf
#RideathonChallenge #KeepBritainRiding
When to ride two abreast?
When to ride two abreast and when to ride single file on roads? 🐎
The Ride Safe Award teaches riders of all ages vital skills while out and about. Being aware of your environment is key to staying safe on your horse.
Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/3T2VwKD
benefit of safe off-eroad access
Episode 3 of when we went to visit Richard Davison, BHS Fellow and four-time Olympian, European and World medallist. 😊
In this episode Richard talks to us about how safe off-road access would benefit his horses. 🏇🏻
