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I’m Danielle and together with my mare Lady, we run guided rides in Leicestershire and Derbyshire.

29/04/2024

Sadly at this moment in time I don’t do guided rides anymore 😔 good news though, I did make Ride Booklets and all the rides from this video (apart from The Ridgeway) are in those booklets plus many more AMAZING rides
Booklets provide all the info you need to get out there and enjoy these fantastic rides, parking info, written directions, maps, gpx file for those using OS maps app (it’s like having a sat nav, you “shouldn’t” get lost) even notes on where there might be cows (for those of us that hate them lol) the only thing not provided is the gate opener, sorry 😂

Any questions or to order just pop me a message

19/05/2023

I don’t want to jinx it but the weather forecast for this weekend and the bank holiday looks just perfect for getting out and exploring the countryside on horse back.
If you’re not sure where to park, where to ride or even where there might be cows then one of my ride booklets might be perfect for you. Parking locations provided using what3words, map or the route and written directions and a gpx file like to the route in OS maps, so if you have the app you can follow along while you ride, sort of like having satnav, just without the turn by turn directions 😉

Limited time deal until the end of May, all 7 booklets for £50 instead of £60

15/05/2023

Co you love hacking but not sure where to go, there’s hundreds of miles of fantastic bridleways across Leicestershire and into Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire and I’ve been lucky enough to ride them all.
I’ve produced ride booklets that give you the routes with a map and instructions, a gpx link to the route on os maps and all the parking information you need using what3words.

Any questions pop me a message and I’m happy to help.

Limited time May deal, all 7 booklets for £50, that’s over 70 different rides for you to try out and enjoy.

14/11/2022

If anyone has messaged me in the last couple of weeks can you please message me directly rather than through the page please as it seems messages aren’t working.

19/06/2022

I’ve taken the huge decision that it’s time Blackie found a new 🏡 so if you know anyone looking point them my way

21/05/2022

I’ve had people ask me a few times about doing a long distance riding holiday, mainly, the Mary Towneley Loop, it’s potentially looking like this could become a reality for 2023.
If it could be organised would there be any interest in this?
Would likely be 3 or 4 days of riding, this will largely depend on where accommodation is, it’s a 50 mile circular route, due to the nature of the terrain much of it is walk and trot however there are a couple of spots for a canter. It may also be possible to add on the Settle Loop for those wanting an extra day of riding.

Comment if interested ☺️🏇🏻
Some pictures of the fabulous views to be enjoyed

12/05/2022

My next available ride with places is the very sweet Waltham on the Wolds ride, approx 10 miles, a few quiet lanes and lovely grassy bridleways to enjoy some canters on, it’s a feel good ride.
4 places available, AM only.

11/05/2022

It’s been quite some time since I last touched base with you all, family drama, horse lameness and ultimately last week the passing of my beautiful Irish Setter Katie, my last homebred Irish who is so dearly missed by me, Martin and of course the Red & White Setters.

The time away has given me some time to think about Guided Rides moving forward, firstly, what Rides there are this year will only run until November, then we can all hibernate for winter!
Secondly, do people still want Guided Rides at all, with Pleasure Rides, Fun Rides, EGB etc all back up and fully running are small group rides that you can return to anytime still something that’s wanted? I’m still happy to run them in 2023 but most likely on a much smaller scale, probably only 2 per month, staying with the format of a morning mixed group, walk trot canter, and the lunchtime private group speed your choice or mixed group slower paced, if people still wanted Rides next year they would return late February/early March.
What are peoples thoughts? I’m also happy to do private group rides at a Ride location chosen by the group, for example, no Rides program at all (or maybe just a very limited one) and just a list of dates I’m available and maybe a list of Rides so the group picks a date and a ride from the list, Rides not on the list could also be discussed.
I also hope to look back into the idea of a riding holiday, something like the Mary Towneley Loop, a couple of days riding in Thetford Forest is also a possibility, a slim chance of the Kinder Loop in the Peak District but this wouldn’t be for the faint at heart given some of the terrain, hence only a slim chance.

A lot to take in but I’d love to hear your thoughts on all of this, in the meantime here’s the rides that are available between June and November, May’s Foxton Locks Ride is fully booked, any questions or to book just give me a shout ☺️ xx

20/03/2022

When that hill is the first canter of the day 👌
A great late morning ride doing East/West Leake, we all had a blast, literally, 3 big hills to have fun up, 1 lovely loong canter and several lovely shorter canters, spot on for a sunny Sunday.
Day off tomorrow for Lady, not only has she been out 3 days in a row but she had to hack the 13 miles to todays start point, speedy mare got us there in 2hrs though 😂

20/03/2022

Who doesn’t love a good blast on a sunny Sunday, lots of fabulous hills on the Leakes Ride and great company to enjoy them with, thanks ladies xx

19/03/2022

Perfect weather today for a double trip round Clumber, sun, blue skies and super company, Saturdays done right!
More of the same weather tomorrow and 2 places left for East/West Leake if you’re feeling last minuet 😎

15/03/2022

Don’t get FOMO
2 spaces left for the East/West Leake Ride this Sunday, 20th March, the weathers looking grand ☀️
I’ve been for a quick route check today, the canters are looking spot on, some lovely long ones to be enjoyed, looking forward to this one

15/03/2022

The weekend weather is looking glorious ☀️☀️
If you’re feeling a bit last minuet and want to get out in the sun then there’s 1 space left for Clumber on Saturday morning and 2 spaces for East Leake on Sunday.
Roll on the weekend 🏇🏻

09/03/2022

How about this one for a perfect summers ride, Waltham on the Wolds, when I first went and route checked it for last years ride there was a big herd of bullocks in one of the fields of bridleway, I ended up doing a 16 mile ride that day and it’s fair to say the route has been altered!! I do my best to try and avoid fields with cows on guided rides, not sheep though, sheep are cool, they don’t chase you!
Waltham on the Wolds is situation a short distance off the A607 and is easy to get to off the A1, verge parking on a quiet lane for this one, no reversing skills needed as there’s a “round the block” route for getting in and out, lovely quiet country lanes and some lovely chances for a good canter.

Just one date for this ride in 2022 and it’s a morning ride only.
Waltham on the Wolds
Saturday 11th June - AM ONLY - 4 spaces left

09/03/2022

Another lesser seen route video, this time for Kinoulton, located just one mile off the A46 between Leicester and Newark and with hard standing parking, some roadwork on quiet lanes and several opportunists for canters.

Kinoulton
Sunday 2nd October 2022
AM Ride 5 spaces
Lunchtime Ride, mixed group or private group/1-1

08/03/2022

Doesn’t everything just feel better when the suns out and you start seeing the buds on the trees ☀️
Was busy riding yesterday so didn’t get an updated Rides list out but Lady is having a day off today after 3 days off work so it’s an “Update Tuesday” instead 😂

As always, any questions do just ask, I’m here to help, and if you’d like to book just pop me a message.

01/03/2022

Can the lovely spring weather we enjoyed at the weekend please come back!! Hope you all managed to get out and enjoy the sun, I managed to get back to some hiking, with all the bad weather I’m not as fit for it as I was 😳

Ride update, the wonderful Combined Ride in March is now full, there’s some spaces available in May, September and October.

Any questions or to book just drop me a message, I’m here to help 😊

25/02/2022

The Combined Ride on 5th March is now fully booked, can’t wait to head back to this one, it’s a not to be missed ride!
Next dates are
Sunday 8th May, 1 AM space available, private or mixed group lunchtime available.
Sunday 11th September 2 AM spaces available, private or mixed group lunchtime available
Saturday 22nd October 5 AM spaces available, private or mixed group lunchtime ride available.
Video in previous post ☺️

19/02/2022

Hands up if you’re fed up of this weather 👋 Think the horses are as ready for spring and summer as much as I am!!

While it’s vile out and we’re all dreaming of long lazy summer days spent with horses and friends, and for some of us, gin 🍸 here’s an updated list of what rides are available, lots to look forward to 🏇 I do have bookings as far ahead as October so it’s never too early to book 😉
If you’ve got any questions or would like to book on a ride just pop me a message, I’m always happy to help with as many questions as you may have, so please never feel bad for asking lots of questions 😊

01/02/2022

Woohoo, it’s February, one hoof closer to Spring ☀️

Spaces on the Combined Rides are filling up, even the September date, so don’t delay in booking, it’s a fantastic ride and certainly one not to be missed!

Up to date list of what’s available for Rides, yes, I know there’s no July ones there, I’ll possibly be taking a month off to help get ready for walking Ben Nevis and Scafell 😳 but I may well put a couple on, we’ll see.

Any questions, or to book a ride just pop me a message, happy to answer any questions you may have 😊

31/01/2022

Waltham on the Wolds
This is such a sweet little ride, perfect for a summers day, this video was filmed at the end of May on a lovely Friday evening, absolute bliss ☺️

Just the one date for this ride this year, however there’s plenty of time to fit in 3 separate rides, maybe even 4, yes, Lady is a very fit little mare 🏇🏻

Saturday 11th June approx 10 miles
9am Ride - 5 spaces available
12pm Ride - private or group ride available
3pm Ride - private or group ride available
6pm Ride - private or group ride available

30/01/2022

No wind for todays ride, chilly but blue skies and sun at Vicar Water and a great group of people, thanks for joining me ☺️

Now time to look forward to February Rides, longer days and hopefully a continuation of this dry weather!
Southwell on 5th February is full in the morning, I have space at lunchtime for another rider, the next ride is High Peak/Tissington Trail on 19th, experience some of the easier sections of the Pennine Bridleway, dedicated horse box parking with a corral for if your horse wants an after ride roll, just one short section of road as we connect the two trails, approx 10 miles, fabulous views, 10am meet, 3 spaces available.
A few pics from previous visits to this ride

29/01/2022

Rather windy day at Sherwood Forest, but there was sun and some blue skies and even with me having stupidly shut my thumb in the car door on Friday evening we had some lovely canters.
Looking forward to Vicar Water tomorrow and then we’ve all survived January, the longest month ever ☺️

25/01/2022

If anyones at a loose end this Saturday 29th, I have spaces available for the Sherwood Forest Ride, nice Forest tracks will allow for some canters, only one small bit of roadwork.

11/01/2022

We’re now into the 2nd week of January, not long and we’ll of broken the back of winter and spring will be on its way, yay.
What New Years resolutions have people set, or as I prefer goals for 2022? Mine has been to get fitter, loose weight and of course lots of hiking goals this year as well as riding goals which started with a trip to the beach on New Years Day, I haven’t been to the beach since 2020 so was great to head back and start the new year the right way!

They’ll be a lot fewer rides this year, partly due to this years holiday plans and partly because I’m now without a horsebox so will be hiring, but quality over quantity and there’s some really great rides to enjoy this year, several new ones and some firm favourites with myself and riders, I’m particularly looking forward to revisiting the Combined Ride, Rolleston and The Ridgeway, they are such good fun 🐎

Kicking off the 2022 Rides is Charnwood this Sunday 16th, a lovely little route taking in three country parks, 2 spaces left if anyone wants to join me and 3 lovely regulars ☺️

24/12/2021

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas, thank you all for joining me this year and lots of lovely new friendships made, here’s to lots of fun in 2022 and hopefully no January lockdown 😳 😘

04/12/2021

A sunny but chilly ride followed by wet and still chilly ride at Sherwood Pines, great tracks for winter riding and still getting some canters in, plus the added bonus of a lovely cafe at the parking so sausage sarnies are a must 😂
Looking forward to visiting again next weekend, there’s a space available if anyone wants to join us, mince pies welcome, it is December after all!!

26/11/2021

It’s FRI-YAY……..with a miserable weekend forecast, but haven’t we been so lucky with the winter weather so far!

What Black Friday deals have people managed to snag, any fun horsey stuff, or treats for yourself? I grabbed some hiking clothing ready for next year and some doggy coats, if I’d of seen it earlier I might of grabbed a lazy-spa, bargain price right now at GoOutdoor!

There’s still time to book a ride (or more) at the Black Friday price, £30 instead of £35, I was going to end it at midnight tonight but will keep it going since we have Cyber Monday too 😂
So any 2022 Ride(s) booked between now and midnight on Monday 29th November are £30pp instead of £35 😁
And here’s the updated Rides for what’s available in 2022

19/11/2021

🌟🌟BLACK FRIDAY DEAL🌟🌟
From now until midnight on 26th February book any 2022 Ride(s) for £30pp instead of £35 🏇🏻
* applies to group rides or private rides for 2+ riders

19/11/2021

November Rides are now all done and we’re going to be into December before we know it!
There’s just 3 Rides in December as we all wind down for the C word (🎄🎅)
Sherwood Pines on 4th December has 3 afternoon spaces available, I’m there again on 11th December, a late morning Ride only on this date and there’s 1 space become available.
Finally for 2021 there’s Vicar Water on 19th December, there’s 3 morning spaces available.
You’re more than welcome to dress up all Christmassy for any of these rides, and while I can’t guarantee you won’t get rained or snowed on ❄️ I can guarantee that these are great winter riding routes that remain relatively mud free 👍

Any questions or to book just drop me a message ☺️

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Sadly at this moment in time I don’t do guided rides anymore 😔 good news though, I did make Ride Booklets and all the rides from this video (apart from The Ridgeway) are in those booklets plus many more AMAZING rides Booklets provide all the info you need to get out there and enjoy these fantastic rides, parking info, written directions, maps, gpx file for those using OS maps app (it’s like having a sat nav, you “shouldn’t” get lost) even notes on where there might be cows (for those of us that hate them lol) the only thing not provided is the gate opener, sorry 😂 Any questions or to order just pop me a message

Sunday 10th October - Whissendine - 1/2 AM spaces available. Approx 10 miles, bridleways and quiet lanes.

Quenby Hall - Sunday 19th September There’s still time to grab a space on this fantastic East Leicestershire Ride, situated just a few miles off the A47 makes this ride very easy to get to, it’s also a lot of fun, largely off road and approx 10 miles, 4 spaces available.

Quenby Hall - Sunday 19th September Slightly longer than normal ride at approx 11 miles, however lots of lovely canters means this one rides quicker than average and there is an option of a pub stop to break up the ride a bit should you wish 😁 Leicestershire, easy to get to off the A47

NEW RIDE DATE Saturday 4th September - Waltham on the Wolds Leicestershire, 5 miles from Melton Mowbray and 8 miles from Belvoir Castle to give and idea of location. Approx 10 miles on quiet lanes and lovely grassy bridleways that offer super chances to canter. AM Ride 9am meet, opportunity for private lunchtime ride, minimum 2 riders.

Stathern - Saturday 18th September There’s now 3 spaces available for the lunchtime ride, a private afternoon ride can also be arranged for 2+ people. Situated just a few miles from Belvoir Castle in lovely countryside, some super canter chances on the bridleways and passing through the very pretty villages of Eastwell and Branston, looking forward to riding this again.

There’s a few spaces available for this Sunday’s Haughton Ride at lunchtime, a really fun ride, only a small amount of roadwork, some lovely canter chances and we can play in the ford. Situated not far from Retford and easy to get to off the A1, weathers looking great for it too ☀️ Sunday 18th July Next date (and last for this year) for this ride is Sunday 8th August, there’s 1 morning space and 2 lunchtime spaces

Only two more rides for June, where’s the year going 😳😳 I have Clumber Park Evening Ride on Friday 25th, 2 spaces left, lovely relaxed ride with plenty of shade from the trees if it’s a hot one, 6pm meet, approx 10 miles. Saturday 26th I’ve got 2 spaces for Waltham on the Wolds, we’re due some rain (so the BBC tells me 🤷🏼‍♀️) so hopefully the ground won’t be quite so hard and we can enjoy some canters along with the lovely views. Drop me a message if you’d like more info or to book a place on these, or any other upcoming rides ☺️ Video preview of the Waltham Ride

I’ve ridden 3 times this week and stayed dry each time, whoop whoop this weather can stay ☀️☀️ 3 riders joined me for a super ride at Gretton, the sun shone, some lovely canters and chatting the whole way round, bliss ☺️

Whissendine, Saturday 12th June, 1 space has become available, this ride won’t be repeated until next year and it’s truly fantastic. There’s also the opportunity of a private group ride later in the afternoon, minimum of 3, maximum of 5, so perfect if a few friends want to get together for a ride, or for a yard outing, drop me a message if you’d like more information or to book ☺️

New “promo” video featuring a few other rides not on the last video. What do you think? Hope you all like it and please feel free to share away ☺️

Cantering fun at Belvoir today ☺️

Sunday I went and route checked the Whissendine Ridd, lovely bridleways and quiet country lanes made for a great ride, can’t wait for those booked on to experience it! There’s one space available, 12th June, morning ride, grab it quick as it’s not to be missed!

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