Hacking buddies - Over Alderley area

[dancingkris]

Just a shot in the dark really but wondering if there is anyone local to Nether or Over Alderley who would like a hacking partner? I am a bit bored of riding on my own and would like some company (and also someone to give me a tour of where is good to hack as we only know one route so far!). I have a well behaved TB gelding who gets on well with other horses. Thanks!

 

[clairebeau]

Me! Xx

 

[clairebeau]

I'm on Hocker Lane xx

 

[dancingkris]

Really?! Great! Whereabouts are you? I have the 2 TB'S and the miniature monster just near where the woods are. Would be great to meet up if you fancy it - I get so bored riding on my own!

 

[clairebeau]

Awwwww yes, I've seen them! How bonkers is this heehee? I'm way up at the very very top, on the road part. I've just been out this morning, on my own. I used to keep my horse at this farm when I was a teenager and now have Bally on loan at the very same yard...it's all a blast from the past going out along the lanes. We used to jump over the gates and get onto the Edge in 'the olden days' it was probably our fault they closed it all off whoops, heehee! I do believe you can buy a pass to ride in there now though...xx
Anyhow, how do we make contact on here? I was searching for bridlepaths and a link came up for your original post. Xx

 

[dancingkris]

Hi - Aw you literally are just up the road! I will send you a private message with my number - hopefully we can get out and about soon!! X

 

[dancingkris]

Aaaarrrrgggghhhh I can't send you a message as it says you can't receive them??

 

[clairebeau]

Oh, I wonder why? Maybe I need to change my settings...like I mentioned, I was searching on Google regarding bridlepaths and your post showed up, I had to register on here to reply to you So my profile(?) is brand new. Xx

 

[dancingkris]

I think maybe you will need to change your settings as it said that you had chosen not to be able to receive private messages. Or maybe you can message me if it will let you and send me your number x

 

[clairebeau]

Where do I do that? Ha!!!
I'm rubbish at things like this...I can cope with Face(ache)book and I used to do instagram...but this is like proper tinternet stuff, heehee. Xx

 

[dancingkris]

Oh gawd you're asking the wrong person here!! I am useless but I'll have a scout round to see how you change it! I'm on my phone so it might take a while....!

 

[clairebeau]

I think I've done it. Maybe try messaging me again...meanwhile, I'll try and work out how to message you.
Blooming heck!!! I feel like my mother hahaha!!!! Xx

 

[dancingkris]

No it still won't let me send :-( I think you need to go into settings then general settings and there's a box that says receive private messages so make sure that's ticked! Go on me little miss techy nerd!

 

[clairebeau]

I'm rubbish!! Ha!!!
I've changed something in that message settings bit and can't see where else I would need to change something.
Is it because I'm new? Are new members allowed to message?

 

[dancingkris]

I think so....anyway I have sent you a visitor message whatever the hell that is so hopefully you can see that! X

 

[dollymix]

I'm probably going to be moving to your way in the next month or so - no hacking where I am in Prestbury. I will join the hacking group

 

[dancingkris]

Ooh yes please do - the more the merrier and we have lovely hacking areas!

 

[dollymix]

its tempted me over from Bollington - will mean more driving but tbh I think it is worth it for decent hacking! Do you have access to hacking off the road?

 

[dancingkris]

There's a good range - we have bridlepaths although one of them is also a private road so does have cars on it (though not many), very quiet country lanes and woods etc. Lots of variety and I'm still discovering new places!

 

[dollymix]

sounds lovely - can't wait - even if it does mean more driving every day! I am new to area, having moved from Lancashire a month ago, The yard I am on is lovely, really nice people but the hacking is only around a (posh) housing estate so not very inspiring!

Someone else mentioned that you can buy a permit to hack on a local National Trust property. Will look into that!

 

[dancingkris]

That could be to hack around The Edge which again is very close - it's national trust. I am going to do some research into that - to be honest I still don't know all the routes as, with having a small baby I don't get time to ride and explore as much as I'd like too. Hoping all that will change now that summer is nearly on its way - I can't wait for the lighter nights!

 

[dollymix]

me too! everything seems easier and much nicer with horses when there is more daylight that dark!

 

[clairebeau]

There is a path at the end of the lane which leads through the old parkland of Birtles Hall but it has gates and my horse thinks gates bite heehee!!
The Edge allows riders who have bought a pass and have third party insurance. Beautiful lanes to hack along with posh farms and homes to nosey at (that's what I do, ha!!) and the drag hunt meets a couple of times a season from a local pub. Xxx

 

[dancingkris]

We had the hunt come through the fields at the back of me a few days ago - my old boy is still staring longingly into the distance wondering when they're coming back. Did you get my message Clairebeau? I hope you could see it! X

 

[dollymix]

Can you hack on Birtles Hall parkland? Sounds nice!

 

[dancingkris]

I'm not sure - I've not explored down there yet but your right it sounds great. It would be awesome if you could....the hall itself is amazing (if it's the house I'm thinking of?) and I know there is a bridlepath around there somewhere....

 

[clairebeau]

It's only a path/lane through the fields, it's not that fabulous, you maybe able to work it out using goodie earth. Xx
Yep I replied to you message...I think ha!!! Geesh this girl(me!) is RUBBISH!! Xxxx

 

[dancingkris]

Nah the girl done well! I have just replied! X

 

[clairebeau]

I'm not sure if I have done it right but I attempted to put some photos on my profile. It's the lane between my farm and Dancingkris' farm. Dollymix it's lovely and peaceful in Over Alderley, lots of little yards and folk ride past calling out hellos as they pass...I love it. I'm only recently back into riding again after a loooooooong time away from it and I happen to be right back on my old stomping ground. I used to hack to Prestbury when they used to have shows and cross country events etc and even though it's a long hack it's possible to hack to macc show over in Kerridge. Xx

 

[dollymix]

Thanks Clairebeau

Can't see any photos sadly. Can you post them on photobucket and put the link on?

I did think I might be able to hack to Macc Show from where I am in Prestbury...the route is quite straight forward, but its the day-to-day hacking I miss. I have moved from rural Lancashire and although we had limited bridleways, the roadwork was on pretty country lanes.

The yard I am on currently is is a lovely place, friendly people and good facilities, but I am not being inspired by hacking round and round a house estate (even if it is a very posh one )

Ideally, the yard where the Macc Show is held would have room for us.... It's only 5 mins drive from home etc and the hacking is supposed to be very good. But it is full with a waiting list.

Nether Alderly is probably about 20-25 mins I am reckoning so although its a longer drive, I am hoping that the hacking will be worth it! I would definitely buy a permit to the Edge if it is worth it!