Riding Your Horse Across the Stubble Field – Three Tips for You

It’s stubble field season! As a rider, there’s almost nothing better than galloping across the stubble fields in late summer. Here are three tips to keep in mind when galloping across the fields.

Are You Allowed to Ride on Every Stubble Field?

Fields are private property, so always remember that.

Before you set off, you should always ask for permission from the farm who owns the stubble field you want to ride on. This way you will not only have permission, but you will also be on good terms with them in the future.

Important: If you don’t get permission, accept it and don’t ride across the stubble field!

Risks for Riding on Stubble Fields

Even if you don’t see anyone near the stubble field, you are not alone. Voles, moles and many other (small) animals cavort in the fields and loosen the soil, for example by building their nests. This leads to holes.

Therefore, always make sure that the gallop track is free of holes and other unevenness. To make sure this is the case, walk or pace the track beforehand!

Protecting the Horse on a Stubble Field

As a general rule, your horse can always stumble or hit its legs. Always put gaiters and/or boots on your horse.

But not only should your horse be protected, you should also protect yourself. Always wear a helmet and optionally a back protector or a protective west.

Although galloping across the stubble fields is the most fun, always ride with caution and care. Don’t ride alone and share your location if necessary.

Have fun riding out!

Stubble Field x Happie

Not only can you track your daily training with the gait analysis of the Happie Horse App, but also your rides. This way you know exactly how long you have been on the road and how much distance you have covered at which pace!