BHS Ride Out UK

15/10/2026

Are you looking for somewhere different to ride 🗺️

Why not try Uffington White Horse Ride, Oxfordshire.

Set beneath the iconic Uffington White Horse, this scenic route follows sections of the ancient Ridgeway, offering riders lovely chalk bridleways and fabulous views across the Vale of White Horse. 🌳

Along the way, you'll pass historic landmarks including Uffington Castle, Dragon Hill and Wayland's Smithy, making it a ride rich in both history and outstanding countryside. Perfect for those looking to combine open riding with some of England's most fascinating heritage sites. 🌄

View and follow the route on OS maps 🔗 https://bit.ly/4h9av1R

14/10/2026

We want to hear from you 🗣️

As part of our statutory duties under the Active Travel Act (Wales) we are required to map our current and future (proposed) routes.

13/10/2026

💡 Equestrian Access Group in the spotlight 💡

What is the name of your group❓
Ryedale Bridleways Group 🙂

What area/ location does your group cover❓
Ryedale district in North Yorkshire & North York Moors National Park 🗺️

How many members does your group have❓
27 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Tell us a bit about your group❓
Ryedale Bridleways Group is constantly working to get improvements made to the bridleway network in our area. This includes looking at improvements to road crossings, repairing or upgrading gates and gate catches, making bridges safer, requesting surface repairs and striving to get boggy sections of bridleways on the moors safe for horses. We keep the pressure on North Yorkshire Council and the North York Moors National Park Authority to make routes safe and to create links between rights of way.

Our goal is to make a safe and integrated rights of way network for local riders and visiting riders alike. 🪵

Is there anything else you'd like to tell us about❓
In conjunction with the Saint Aelred's Pilgrim Trail (SAPT) team we have created an 80km circular route for horse riders. Please see the SAPT website at www.saintaelredspilgrimtrail.com for further details. 🌳

If you would like to find out more about Ryedale Bridleways Group, head over to our website 👉🏻 www.bhs.org.uk/about-us/our-access-work/find-your-local-eag/ryedale-bridleways-group

12/10/2026

🚨🐴 Access & Safety Conference 2026 update! 🐴🚨

We're excited to announce two fantastic Safety speakers confirmed for this year's Access & Safety Conference! 🌟

🎤 Catherine Chapman from ADL Traffic
🎤 Elizabeth Box from Vision Zero

These two inspirational women will be delivering insightful sessions about their work to improve road safety for equestrians. This conference is not to be missed for anyone passionate about equestrian safety and improving access. 💚

👀 And that's not all... stay tuned as we'll soon be revealing our exciting line-up of Access speakers, who will be sharing the latest updates, successes and challenges in protecting and improving equestrian access across the UK! 🗺️🐎

🎫 Tickets are FREE (with optional donations very welcome to support our charitable work)

If you haven’t already book your ticket today 👉🏻 https://bit.ly/3VLpjeE

11/10/2026

🐴 A wonderful day at Weston Park for Ride Out UK! 🐴

What a fantastic event the carriage drive and ride on Saturday 3 October was! Eleven carriages and 47 riders enjoyed a memorable day exploring Weston Park’s varied landscape, from peaceful woodlands to sweeping open parkland. Thanks to the generosity of the team at Weston Park, participants were treated to exclusive access to the very best parts of the beautiful 1,000-acre estate. 🌳🍂

A huge thank you to our fabulous BHS volunteers, whose friendly support and helpful stewarding made the day possible! Also, a big thank you to Stafford Raynet Group , who helped with radio communications throughout the day. 📻👏

The event raised funds for our Ride Out Fund and celebrated the joy of being out with our horses, while raising awareness of the BHS’s work to protect and extend safe places to ride and carriage drive off-road. The Ride Out Fund supports projects that open and restore safe off-road routes for equestrians and other users. 💚🐎

Thank you to everyone who joined us and shared such wonderful feedback. Here’s what the day meant to some of you:

⭐ “We had a fabulous time!”
⭐ “So lovely to be able to carriage drive around such a beautiful place.”
⭐ “So glad I came! Such beautiful surroundings, and a lovely, quiet, relaxed and safe environment.”
⭐ “Great support, instructions and super-friendly, helpful stewarding. We had an absolute blast!”
⭐ “So well organised and such a friendly day!”

We hope to see you at another Ride Out UK event soon! 💚🐴🌟

10/10/2026

🐴💚 World Mental Health Day 2026 💚🐴

Today, on World Mental Health Day, we're celebrating the positive impact that horses can have on our mental wellbeing. 🌿✨

Spending time with horses encourages us to slow down, be present in the moment and connect with the world around us. Whether it's riding, driving, grooming, mucking out or simply enjoying their company, horses can help reduce stress, boost confidence and provide a sense of purpose and achievement. 💙

For many people, the time spent at the yard or out with your favourite four-legged friend offers a much-needed escape from the pressures of everyday life. The bond between horses and people is truly unique, providing companionship, trust and emotional support when it's needed most. 🐎🤝

This World Mental Health Day, take a moment for yourself, enjoy the outdoors, and appreciate the incredible benefits that horses bring to our lives. 🌳☀️

Remember: it's okay not to be okay. Reach out, talk to someone and be kind to yourself. 💚

💬 Let us know in the comment section how horses help you with mental health.

09/10/2026

🐎🌿 Freedom to explore, understanding access rights in Scotland 🌿🐎

In England and Wales, the Countryside and Rights of Way Act of 2000 (CRoW) opened some areas of land for public access, without the need to use paths. It makes specific reference to access over ‘mountain, moor, heath and down,’ and coastal margins. 🌄

In Scotland, the situation is different. Scotland has the most expansive access rights in the UK, extending from the parks and open spaces in towns to the remote and wild areas of land and water in the Highlands, with exclusions as the exception. 🌳🌺

It provides great opportunities for open-air recreation and education.
Under Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003, horse riders and carriage drivers enjoy equal rights of access, as walkers, cyclists and other non-motorised users responsibly. 🐎🚴🏻🚶🏻

People only have these rights if they exercise them responsibly by respecting people’s privacy, safety and livelihoods, and Scotland’s environment.
Open-air recreation provides people with great benefits for their health and well-being and contributes to the good of society in many other ways. 💚

Equally, land managers have to manage their land and water responsibly in relation to access rights.

The Scottish Outdoor Access Code provides detailed guidance on the responsibilities of those exercising access rights and of those managing land and water. The Code provides a practical guide to help everyone make informed decisions about what best to do in everyday situations and provides the starting point for short promotional codes and more detailed advice. The Code is based on three key principles, and these apply equally to the public and to land managers.
✔️ Respect the interests of other people
✔️ Care for the environment
✔️ Take responsibility for your own actions

So if you’re out exploring or visiting Scotland, remember to these three principles. You can read more on the Scottish Outdoor Access Code here 👉 https://www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/

08/10/2026

🚗🐴 A busy time on the road for BHS Safety Team! 🐴🚗

Over the past few months, our Safety Team has been out and about at some fantastic motoring events, helping to spread important rural road safety messages and involve and inform the public on how to stay safe around horses.

From CarFest at Silverstone over the August Bank Holiday weekend to the prestigious Salon Privé at Blenheim Palace, and then on to the iconic Goodwood Revival, we had the opportunity to engage with thousands of people, raising awareness and encouraging safer interactions between drivers and horses. 🙌

September saw us attend the ADI Driving Instructors Conference in Solihull, where around 2,000 driving instructors joined us. We were delighted to hand out our free safety resources and help influence the next generation of drivers through those teaching them. 📚🚘

It was also wonderful to meet so many of our members at these events. Thank you for stopping by, sharing your experiences, and supporting our work to make roads safer for everyone. 💙

Together, we're helping to create safer roads for horses, riders, carriage drivers, and all road users. 🛣️🐎

To find out more about our safety work 🔗 https://www.bhs.org.uk/about-us/our-safety-work/

07/10/2026

📢 Have your say today! 🐴💬

Are you one of the many people who help make the equestrian sector thrive across Britain? Whether you're part of the workforce or a dedicated volunteer, British Equestrian and Hartpury University want to hear from you! 🙌

Your experiences will help build a clearer picture of the people behind our industry and shape how the sector supports its workforce and volunteers in the future. 🌟

🎁 Complete the survey for a chance to win a LeMieux gift card!

⏰ The survey takes around 20 minutes to complete and closes at midnight on 31 October 2026.

👉 Take part today:
🔹 Workforce Survey https://bit.ly/3VpndkI
🔹 Volunteer Survey https://bit.ly/4jDfHMW

Together, we can help strengthen the future of the equestrian sector for everyone. 🐎🤝

🔗 Find the surveys here: https://bit.ly/3Vk54Vt

06/10/2026

🌿🐎 Volunteers helping keep historic routes open for all 🐎🌿

A huge thank you to everyone who recently spent the afternoon clearing vegetation from Cefn Road (Restricted Byway CZ46), an ancient route in Craswall, Herefordshire. 💚🌳

Working alongside volunteers from the Black Mountains and Golden Valley Bridleways Access Group, the team helped improve access along this beautiful and historic 4km byway. Their dedication and hard work ensure that horse riders, carriage drivers, and the wider community can continue to enjoy this scenic route for years to come. 🌄✨

These volunteer clearances play a vital role in protecting and maintaining our off-road network, keeping routes safe, accessible, and enjoyable for everyone. 👏

A massive thank you to all those who gave their time and energy to support this fantastic effort! 🌿🤝

Interested in organising a clearance in your area? 📧 Get in touch at [email protected]