Who doesnt love to take a photo whilst hacking their horse? Whether youre capturing beautiful scenery, have been on an epic adventure, or just want a new photo of your favourite ears, we love to see the pictures you take while out and about participating in the mighty #Hack1000Miles challenge.To celebrate this, each month from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, we picked our favourite photos shared in the Hack 1,000 Miles Facebook group.Take a look through the gallery of winners and check out the incredible sights and amazing adventures some of our riders have been on in the last year and in the years before tooWinning photos of 2025SleepyheadMelanie Grant and Xander the Highland live in the Cairngorms and enjoy lots of scenic hacking when Xander is in the mood.Aprils mini heatwave meant that Xander was more interested in snoozing in the sun than going out for exercise, so Melanie made herself a cuppa and sat down to enjoy the spring sun with him.I wasnt going anywhere until Sleepyhead woke, so it was nice just being next to him with a coffee watching him dream, she says.Making a holiday of itLiz Roskell and Bracken were the first paying guests of the year at Rawlinshaw Farm in the Yorkshire Dales where they spent four days exploring the local highways and byways.Liz says: Five-and-a-half miles added during a stay in North Yorkshire. What lovely weather to help us up the hills that boast some fabulous views. We walked down the steep hills, but Bracken coped really well on the whole.A few days off for the old lad, but he was amazing even having a canter around the field in the night while I was trying to sleep.A view to die forPretty as a picture: Jane Taylor and Cassie put themselves in the frame at Holme Moss in West Yorkshire on a glorious summers day.Jane says: What a fantastic day to pass our 300-mile mark with perfect weather and views to die for.Lifes a beachA British beach in mid-summer, what could be better? In July last year, Martina Diehl took her horse Gin and pony Peanut (pictured) on holiday to Robin Hoods Bay in North Yorkshire, with her friend Erica Richardson and her horse Echo. They rode 46 miles over three days and visited some of the jewels of the East Coast Ravenscar, Robin Hoods Bay beach and had an ice cream in Whitby.They made a super trio and we are very proud of them all for trusting us, trusting each other, making us laugh and allowing us to take in all these tremendous views, said Martina.Spotted at the castleThis great picture was taken by Linda Joseph, between the ears of Foxy, at Lowther Castle, near Penrith, in Cumbria. As well as spotty Foxy who is an Appaloosa Linda also has a matchy-matchy Dalmatian dog and she enjoys taking the pair out together when its safe to do so around the Lake District, where she lives.Im so glad my boys get on well together my previous mare used to try to stamp on dogs with her front feet! said Linda.Luscious landscapeLiving in Brittany, Karen Arkle and Tanx see different crops growing in local fields from those we are used to the in the UK. Harvesting is in full swing around us at the moment. It struck me as we ambled along just how productive this little corner of north-west France is, said Karen.This picture shows the green and violet of artichokes, but other fields are orange with pumpkins, blue with flax or green with beans. A landscape so good you could eat it!Posing for a prescient photoJane Taylors photo of Cass was strangely prescient as their ride ended with a journey in the air ambulance.Cass got spooked by a bird on a narrow path, shied into a hedge and we got caught up in the bushes. I got pulled off over her shoulder as she backed up trying to get us free, then she jumped me and stood on my chest/abdomen as she landed, recalls Jane. Luckily, the pair were found by a dog walker, who called for emergency help.Jane will be off riding for six months and in true #Hack1000Miles style is most annoyed that she will not hit her riding target.We had only 181.78 miles to go, with 25 weeks to do it in. By my reckoning it was definitely doable. Get well soon, Jane!Living the American dreamWhats riding with friends about if not having fun? Graham Allan and his riding buddies from Butterywells Farm, Aberdeenshire, showed that with a Halloween hack. Graham channelled his seven-year-old self and was dressed as a native American. He was joined by an evil clown, Stitch, a giant pumpkin and a blow-up unicorn.Why grow up? asked Graham and we can only agree.On the horizonLow light and a December sunset make this image taken by Paula Needham magical. Paula has had Charlie for 17 years and took on Cassie last year. They ride out in Gloucestershire and had 225 miles on their joint #Hack1000Miles clock at the time of writing.Cassie may be 16, but her ridden experience is as a four-year-old and sometimes she has to think about new things. After having a steady Eddie for so many years, this is still new to me, too, but Im pleased with how she is progressing, said Paula.The day I forgot my riding clothesThe judges chose Angela Bartley as the January winner, because #Hack1000Miles celebrates any miles walked in-hand as well as under saddle. In this image, Angela is leading her coloured mare Pippa. This was the day that Angela arrived at the yard without a change of clothes, so she led Pippa and her other horse Willow out for a one-mile walk wearing a dress, tights, riding boots anda jumper that she happened to have in the car. Thats dedication!They [the horses] didnt care, said Angela. We managed to catch a little daylight while exercising.Winning photos of 2024Beautiful Ben NevisSharon Dykes snapped this shot overlooking Ben Nevis from the back of her 14-year-old Anglo Arab mare, Wishes. Its a local ride for the duo who live in Fort William.Im incredibly lucky to have such beautiful countryside to ride in with the mountains and lochs, says Sharon, 45. Wishes loves it too. Shes never in too much of a hurry to get anywhere.Sharon, who works in the customer protection team at a bank, has recently made the transition to bitless with Wishes.This photo was taken on our first ride without a bit. I found it really relieved her tension, shares Sharon. It was quite a remarkable day for us.Incredible UllswaterThe enthusiastic ears of 18-year-old Irish sport horse Clippy can be spotted in the foreground of this stunning shot captured by the mares owner Ann Smith. The pair are overlooking Ullswater, which was one of the destinations on their epic 12-day hacking holiday.I think the highlight of the trip was that I did it myself. Clippy and I trundled up the motorway, settled into the accommodation, and rode in new places not knowing anybody, says Ann, 58. Clippy was brilliant. She took it all in her stride; I knew she was good but she really blew me away. Shes hands down the best horse Ive ever had.Amazing AberdeenshireThis photo captures one of Aberdeenshire-based Marion Wills regular hacking routes. Shes riding her 22-year-old Norwegian Fjord mare Este, whom shes owned for 10 years.I lived in Norway for a few years, where I got to know the breed and fell in love with them, says Marion, 59. When I moved back to Scotland I knew I wanted to have one.Marion signed up for #Hack1000Miles after learning about it from a friend, and hasnt looked back.We normally hack out three or four times per week, and love riding through the forests or going to the beach, shares Marion, who works as an art teacher. We have some beautiful hacking here, and #Hack1000Miles really makes you want to ride more to get your miles up.Wonderful WiltshireThis beautiful track was the envy of many other riders in the Hack 1,000 Miles Facebook group. Heather Emery took the snap from aboard her Irish sports horse Kit-Kat.Its a route we ride regularly but its quite long, so we only go when we have plenty of time and the weather is kind, says Heather, 59. Im retired now so I get to play ponies all day.Heather has owned now 16-year-old Kit-Kat since he was five years old.Weve been together so long that we know each other inside out, but that doesnt necessarily mean he will do what I want him to when I want him to do it, shares Heather, who is based in Wiltshire. Hes mellowed a bit as hes got older, but his favourite thing in the whole world is galloping.Eye-catching ExmoorKt English-Baillie took this photo during a fun ride on Exmoor. Her 13-year-old cob Dougals ears are at full attention as he watches the wild ponies.We kept our distance as there was a foal and a stallion there, so scooted around them, recalls Kt, 30, who was on the fun ride with her mum. They were really unbothered by us. I think theyre so used to people riding through.The mother-daughter duo ended up biting off a little more than they could chew when they got the route mixed up.We dont do much riding on the moors as we dont know our way around, so fun rides are a great way to get out and not get lost, says Kt, who is a vet. Although we did get a little lost and we did an extra 4 miles. We were only supposed to ride 12 but actually did 16.Fantastic FarndaleSheep farmer Pip Mead snapped this picture in a dale of the North York Moors while riding her Dales pony, Archie.Its part of an 11-mile route that I regularly ride in summer, although in winter it sadly becomes too wet to ride, says Pip, whosigned up for #Hack1000Miles after a health scare. She has since crossed the 1,000-mile finish line and has set her sights on doing so again.I was diagnosed and treated for breast cancer in 2020/21, and afterwards I decided it was the time to go for it, adds Pip, 58. Archie and I really enjoy the challenge and are very lucky to have such a wonderful area to ride in.Superb ShropshireThis photo was taken by Amanda Barker from the top of Mortimer Forest in Shropshire, just above Ludlow Castle.This ride is about six miles, and is one I do on a regular basis as the view of Ludlow the Cree and the Long Mynd are so lovely, says Amanda, 55.Amanda is riding 27-year-old Welsh section D gelding Ben in the picture, whom she was gifted after he retired from his job at a riding school.He came to me to hack in the forest so I could accompany my youngest son George when my other three children went off to university, as he had no one to ride with, says Amanda. Ive owned him now since he was 19. I re-learned how to canter on him when I did BHS Take Back the Reins after years of not riding.Beautiful Balmedie BeachJackie Corsie snapped this shot on Balmedie Beach in Aberdeenshire aboard her 13-year-old Highland pony Orchid.I took this photo on a 10-mile ride. I live locally, so its right on my doorstep, says the retired swimming coach. I live in a beautiful part of Scotland, and signed up to #Hack1000Miles to get us out more. Its been a great way to meet other hacking folk and see the countryside.Jackie, 64, has owned 13.2hh Orchid for eight years, and the duo have successfully completed the challenge by hacking 1,000 miles together.Orchid is very forwards and brave; she loves hacking, says Jackie.Golden hour in GoldsithneyThis stunning sunset shot was captured by Claire Harper near Goldsithney in Cornwall.It was a lovely yet chilly short late-afternoon ride, which was much needed on the tenth anniversary of my dad passing, says the 42-year-old rider. Riding helps my mental health so much. Im lucky to have horses in my life; theyve helped me so much.Claire is a finance clerk and took the photo aboard her 13-year-old cob Ernie, whom shes owned for five years.I love tracking how many miles I ride and seeing if I can beat my previous years total. I dont have my own transport to go out to shows, so this gives me a goal to aim for each year, says Claire.Perfect weather in the Peak DistrictSacha Furlong captured this photo in the Peak District aboard her ex-racehorse Lily on a rare clear day in January. The duo were on a seven-mile ride they regularly do as part of their endurance training, which they are taking part in for the first time this year. The Thoroughbred mare had a difficult time before coming into Sachas care, but is now flourishing.Ive owned Lily since June 2023. Shed just lost her foal in a field accident and I took her on as a slightly thin, very depressed horse, but I saw something special in her, says Sacha, 30. Lilys story was very sad, but she is doing so well now and loves life. Shes incredibly special and one-of-a-kind; Im so lucky to have her.Water woes in WorcestershireTaken by Sarah Walton, this photo captures the moment that her mare Dora (right) appears to deliberate with Ben (left) about whether their owners will ride them through the flood water.The ford is usually shallow enough to ride through, but on this occasion we would have had to swim it was a good five feet deep, recalls Sarah, a charity worker. Its been like that for a while due to the particularly soggy weather. Its a fast-flowing stream so its not safe to go through when its like that, plus I like to keep dry!Sarah, 58, and her friend Toni, aboard Ben, regularly ride the route in Kempsey, Worcestershire.Its usually a lovely ride as the bells are often ringing in the church nearby, says Sarah.Cracking Easter egg hunts in KentShauna Fowles shared this adorable snap taken on her familys annual Easter tradition of an egg hunt on horseback. Pictured is seven-year-old Fletcher, his dad Davie, and Welsh section C Thunder Pants. Fletchers twin Milo, his older brother Woody, age nine, and the familys other pony Wren are off camera.The egg hunts have been a tradition since Woody, my eldest son, was tiny, says Shauna, 39. The ponies always love a little adventure hack as they get to stop and eat a lot.The family often hacks out together regularly, and the two ponies are shared between Kent-based Shauna and her three sons. Thunder Pants is 22 years old and has been in the family for 19 years, whilst Shauna has owned Hackney cross Wren, aged 27, for 22 years.The boys usually ride once a week each with me; we do more in the holidays as we all ride and walk out together, says the full-time mum. Ill ride them both, but we all swap and change. The boys have been learning on Wren, but she is just a little fast sometimes.Related contentJoin the Hack 1,000 Miles Facebook group! Sign up now for #Hack1000Miles 2026! 22 beautiful and prize-winning through the ears photos taken out hacking including some fabulous stories A Facebook find, rides on the other side of the world and horses that make days brighter: celebrating the best of #Hack1000Miles They did it! Meet the 2025-26 Hack 1000 Miles finishersThe post 22 beautiful and prize-winning through the ears photos taken out hacking including some fabulous stories appeared first on Your Horse.