Hacking Out Safely: Safety Tips for Horse and Rider

Everything you need to know when hacking out! When hacking out, horse and rider may be exposed to numerous sources of danger, such as traffic, poor equipment, and the horse itself. Accidents are an all too common occurrence. This guide details how riders can best prepare themselves for hacking out, how to behave in traffic, which safety equipment is necessary, and how to cope with horses that misbehave when riding out away from home.