wkiwi
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As per title really. Am looking for a bridlepath that is within half an hour or so of BN8 -5NQ that can be cantered on during winter.
Ideally needs to have hedges/fences or be through woods etc. with an enclosed feeling. REason for this is twofold - horse needs to canter in a straightish line without being able to dive to the right during the canter trans or if something goes wrong (horse has some bad memories that need to be overcome). Plus do not really want wide open spaces as horse hasn't been hacked for at least a year or so, although this is less important than the first reason.
Ride needs to have suitable and safe parking for a side-loading trailer.
And not a TROT ride as the horse won't be doing enough hacking to warrant the cost.
Doesn't need to be long (anticipate about a 1/2 to 3/4 hour ride max with only a short time at canter).
Perfection would be a ride that was a loop rather than out and back, but just a safe ride with good footing would do.
Not looking for schooling suggestions for this horse - just location of possible bridlepath.
Thanks for reading
PS - if anyone is thinking of Petley Woods, they are closed at the moment because the entrance is too wet.
PPS - the 'within half hour or so' is by trailer, not by hacking.
Ideally needs to have hedges/fences or be through woods etc. with an enclosed feeling. REason for this is twofold - horse needs to canter in a straightish line without being able to dive to the right during the canter trans or if something goes wrong (horse has some bad memories that need to be overcome). Plus do not really want wide open spaces as horse hasn't been hacked for at least a year or so, although this is less important than the first reason.
Ride needs to have suitable and safe parking for a side-loading trailer.
And not a TROT ride as the horse won't be doing enough hacking to warrant the cost.
Doesn't need to be long (anticipate about a 1/2 to 3/4 hour ride max with only a short time at canter).
Perfection would be a ride that was a loop rather than out and back, but just a safe ride with good footing would do.
Not looking for schooling suggestions for this horse - just location of possible bridlepath.
Thanks for reading
PS - if anyone is thinking of Petley Woods, they are closed at the moment because the entrance is too wet.
PPS - the 'within half hour or so' is by trailer, not by hacking.
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