Ladies and Gentleman Hack

Ladies and Gentleman Hack at Down Hall

Monday 25th August - From 11am

This wonderful hacking event is open to all horse and rider combinations, offering a picturesque route around the Down Hall estate of woodlands & grounds, plus ‘brunch bites’ before setting off, there’s also afternoon tea available upon return & prizes for the best turned out combinations.

Riders in their best country attire are invited to enjoy the new & extended route of 5 miles in pairs & trios, following a marked trail. Individual riders are welcome to enter & will be matched up with a suitable partner. The route takes riders around the private estate through the 110 acres of woodland & open fields.

The hack is a pleasure ride to take at a ‘leisurely pace’ with opportunities for trotting & cantering. New for this year, will be additional optional jumps including some water obstacles to add to the enjoyment. Combinations will be given a time slot to begin the ride, there will be professional photographers including Elizabeth Ebsworth; well-known fine art & equestrian photographer at the start of the ride for an individual mini photo shoot outside the stunning main house for each horse & rider combination, as well as other photographers on the route to capture the action.

Attendees will also be offered brunch ahead of their hack with dishes curated by our Executive Chef Robert Pearce. Riders are also able to complete the day with a delightful English Afternoon Tea in the hotels beautiful Grand Hall or on the terrace overlooking the gardens. While the riders are enjoying a selection of teas & handmade cakes & pastries, the horses will be able to sample carrots from the Down Hall Kitchen Garden & will be under the watchful eye of our grooms. The ride is due to be published again is various magazines such as Essex Life & Your Horse.

£95 for each horse and rider
Spectators are charged at £5 per person

Afternoon Tea is an additional:
- £45 per adult
- £22.50 per child