Hacking

Hacking is a great way for riders of different abilities to get the full experience and joy of riding a horse out into the New Forest.

Bagnum Equestrian’s New Forest Hacks are designed to accommodate all abilities. Riders will be taught to walk and trot if they do not already know how to. More experienced riders will have the opportunity to canter if they are competant to do so.

Hacks are led by our friendly and experienced instructors on horseback. Groups vary from 2-6 people, but we do also cater for larger groups. We have 15-20 minutes of quiet, scenic country lanes to ride up before getting into the forest, which is a perfect way to get to grips with the basics and get to know your horse or pony.

Woodlands, trickling streams, beautiful rolling heathland as well as wild ponies and other animals make the forest an ideal destination for horse riding. The forest has numerous amounts of tracks and paths to accommodate all ages and abilities, so if you are looking for a memorable experience whether you are local or travelling to the area get booked in!

1 Hour Hack

£47pp (£20pp extra for a private ride)

This ride is perfect for Beginner riders, or for those not wanting to spend too much time in the saddle. The ride consists of a small loop onto the open forest which gives riders a perfect first introduction to riding out in the open. Those that are experienced will have the opportunity to do a few canters. Riders must be 7 years* and older to take part in this hack, and we do recommened children under 9 years old to have had some riding experience before.

*unless experienced hacking out in walk, trot and canter

(please note, during times when the ground is hard we may not be able to offer as much cantering as normal)

LEVEL - Beginners to Advanced

1.5 Hour Hack

£70pp (£20pp extra for a private ride)

This ride again suits all abilities, however we do recommend children to take part in our 1 Hour Hack first if they have not done much riding before. This is a great way to see a bit more of the New Forest, spending a bit more time on horseback. Experienced riders will be able to enjoy much more cantering, while less experienced riders can relax at a walk and trot and take in the scernery. The minimum age for this ride is 9 years*.

*unless experienced hacking out in walk, trot and canter

(please note, during times when the ground is hard we may not be able to offer as much cantering as normal)

LEVEL - Beginners to Advanced

2 Hour Hack

£80pp (£25pp extra for a private ride)

This ride is for advanced riders ONLY.  Our 2 Hour Hacks are designed for competant riders who enjoy riding at a faster more forward pace. These routes go further out into the forest offering a wide variety of routes. All riders joining this ride must be competant in walk trot and canter in wide open spaces.

Rides who we feel are not competant to do this ride will be sadly turned away.

(please note, during times when the ground is hard we may not be able to offer as much cantering as normal)

LEVEL - Advanced only