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Thanks Joosie, that's really helpful - have PM'ed you :)

Hi all, So I'm just about to graduate from university this summer (ahhh!), having done three years of a law degree I'd like to take a year out to do some travelling and work with horses before settling down. Having ridden since the age of 4 I have plenty of riding experience, have previously...

Hi all, So I'm just about to graduate from university this summer (ahhh!), having done three years of a law degree I'd like to take a year out to do some travelling and work with horses before settling down. Having ridden since the age of 4 I have plenty of riding experience, have previously...

Thank you both - have emailed the secretary, just waiting for a reply now :)

If you have a quick google you should find out which hunts are local to you, you can then choose one which sounds the most suitable and email the secretary, she'll be able to tell you more about the specific hunt and should know the best place to get hirelings from. Most hunts have a jumping and...

Thank you that's great, I've sent the Secretary an email...fingers crossed she will know of somewhere local to hire from!

Just wondering which are the hunts local to Durham? I run the Durham University Equestrian Club and a few of us were thinking of getting hirelings for a days hunting after the holidays...wondered if anyone could recommend a local hunt and the best place to hire from? Willing to travel up to...

Just wondering which are the hunts local to Durham? I run the Durham University Equestrian Club and a few of us were thinking of getting hirelings for a days hunting after the holidays...wondered if anyone could recommend a local hunt and the best place to hire from?

Thank you I'll check them out! Hi Maximoose, always lovely to hear from a fellow Durham student! Both sound great so I'll check them out, thank you so much :) I organised a beach ride at the end of last term using Kimmerston stables, they were really good, we had a wonderful gallop along the...

Are there any good hacks that people know of where you can hire a horse? I'm the events sec for the Durham University equestrian society and trying to organise some hacks for this term but struggling to find any good ones local to the Durham area...any help greatfully received!!!

Thank you, that's great! I've actually found a horse to go and try but thank you, and if it doesn't work out I'll get back to you :) Yes quite a few shares require financial contribution which is completely understandable. Sadly with the cost of petrol I couldn't afford to pay for a share...

Just wondering where best to look for someone looking for a sharer or rider for their horse in the Durham area? I'm starting my second year studying law at Durham university and having spent the summer working at a showjumping and eventing yard in Ireland for a previous Olympic rider I'm...

Great thank you, I'll check that out :) Does anyone have any other suggestions?

Hi, Was just wondering if anyone knew of anywhere that does good hacks or trail riding within easy reach of Durham city? I'm hoping to organise a couple of hacks and beach rides for Durham University Equestrian Club for the end of term... Also anyone got any other ideas of events we could do...

Thanks for all the suggestions, a friend of a friend had an 8 week springer puppy that needed a home and we're going to collect him on Saturday! So very excited, and thanks for all the recommendations.