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Hacking

Ranges of Rides

The Scottish Equestrian Centre at Bowhouse is located in the beautiful Fife countryside, just north of Kirkcaldy. We offer a variety of different rides ranging from Beginner to Advanced level:

Assisted Walk Out:

  • This ride is recommended for young, inexperienced or disabled riders.
  • You would be assisted on the lead-rein by a member of the Bowhouse Team walking along side you, round our hacking trail which overlooks the beautiful Scottish countryside & span round the whole of the equestrian facility.
  • The whole experience will last 30 minutes. Maximum of 2 riders.

Ride Out:

  • This ride is recommended for beginner to novice riders who can walk & trot independently.
  • This is an introduction for beginner riders to learn how to ride a horse outside, you will be escorted round our hacking trial which overlooks the beautiful Scottish countryside & spans round the whole of the equestrian facility, with one of our Qualified Instructors riding alongside you with a lead horse; your Instructor will help you maintain a level of control, style & ability while on your Ride Out.
  • The whole experience will last 30 minutes. Maximum of 4 riders. Prices follow our lesson structure Senior & Junior Coach rates.

Hack:

This ride is recommended for Intermediate to Advanced riders who can walk, trot & canter independently.

You will be escorted round various beautiful Scottish locations including: Hacking trail which overlooks the beautiful Scottish countryside & spans round the whole of the equestrian facility, Woodland Trails which consist of some lovely long cantering tracks giving a good sense of fun! Farmland which will take you for a behind the scene of Fifes countryside trails.

We offer a 30 minute hack or a 1 hour hack. Maximum of 5 riders.

Prices

Assisted Walk-out £15 for half an hour.
Ride OutPrices start from £22.
Hack£22 for half an hour & £32 for 1 hour.

Terms & Conditions

We like to ensure safe and happy riders and horses so we ask that anyone booking a ride out or hack, completes an assessment lesson with one of our instructors prior to the hack. The assessment can be booked as a 15 minute extra session if you feel you ride competently to hack. Our qualified instructors will assess your riding and horsemanship ability prior to taking you on a hack.