Blackhawk
Well-Known Member
Some of you may remember me posting a couple of times about my planned ride across France this year. As I am now pregnant, I've had to postpone it until next summer.
I was planning to do this alone, but now think I might prefer a partner. Either for the entire ride, or part of it.
Obviously a lot of planning and organisation needs to go into this so please note these points before PMing me:
* You must be prepared to help route plan, but also be in charge of the organisation of yourself and your horse.
* There will be a financial outlay involved in getting you and your horse ready to undertake a long ride like this and getting appropriate equipment. You will be responsible for this.
* You are responsible for not only training your horse, but also yourself. If you or your horse is not fit, and not trained adequately then you can't go!
* You must be willing to fund raise as much as possible for your chosen charity.
So lots of work, but also (I hope!) lots of fun.
I am a bit of a nazi for planning, and so far have been in contact with the Long Riders Guild, several French Equestrian societies, several stables across in France, fellow horse riders in France, etc. I have a route that I was going to use, and specialist maps of French bridleways, but I have no issue changing the route before next year.
I also have interest from Your Horse and Horse magazines about doing a feature closer to the time.
Some of you may think I'm mad, but if anyone is interested in possibly joining me then feel free to PM.
Obviously a lot of planning and organisation needs to go into this so please note these points before PMing me:
* You must be prepared to help route plan, but also be in charge of the organisation of yourself and your horse.
* There will be a financial outlay involved in getting you and your horse ready to undertake a long ride like this and getting appropriate equipment. You will be responsible for this.
* You are responsible for not only training your horse, but also yourself. If you or your horse is not fit, and not trained adequately then you can't go!
* You must be willing to fund raise as much as possible for your chosen charity.
So lots of work, but also (I hope!) lots of fun.
I am a bit of a nazi for planning, and so far have been in contact with the Long Riders Guild, several French Equestrian societies, several stables across in France, fellow horse riders in France, etc. I have a route that I was going to use, and specialist maps of French bridleways, but I have no issue changing the route before next year.
I also have interest from Your Horse and Horse magazines about doing a feature closer to the time.
Some of you may think I'm mad, but if anyone is interested in possibly joining me then feel free to PM.