Twenty-two horses and riders enjoyed a luxury fun ride around the grounds of a countryside hotel in Essex when the Down Hall Hotel Ladies and Gentlemens Hack took place for the second time in August.Riders were encouraged to dress for the occasion in their finest and most fashionable attire and had the opportunity to partake in a photoshoot in their finery in front of the hotel ahead of the ride.Rachel Staples and Buddy, Best Turned Out award winnersNIKON D750 f/8 1/2000s 98mm ISO400The best turned out prize was awarded to Rachel Staples in her elegant concours delegance outfit with her grey gelding Buddy.Participants rode in pairs or trios and were encouraged to ride at a leisurely pace as they followed a 5.5 mile marked trail through parts of the hotels 110-acres of woodland and open fields. There were opportunities to trot and canter as well as some optional cross-country jumps.Food and musicRiders were treated to brunch bites before setting off and enjoyed afternoon tea and live jazz on the terrace on their return while the horses received carrots from the Down Hall Kitchen Garden. The event was sponsored by Hunt & Hall and Baileys Horse Feeds.The Down Hall Hotel Ladies and Gentlemens Hack is the brainchild of Camilla Sheeley of Glowments Wellness Events who partnered with Down Hall to create the ride which ran for the first time last year.Down Hall is such a landmark manor and estate, steeped in a rich history of royalty, ladies and gentlemen, of which the vast majority rode, that it seemed fitting to bring a little bit of that unique ancestryback to life. In the process of doing so it also opening the beautiful 110 acres of private grounds for many horses and riders to enjoy, said Camilla.Its a really special place to ride, and getting dressed up in your finest fashionable country attire for your own mini photo shoot at such a grand venue followed by traditionalafternoon tea and live music makes it a stand-out pleasure ride thatIjust had to create, said Camilla.Next years event will take place on Monday 25 August.Further readingLucinda and Ellie Fredericks masterclass to take place at Your Horse LiveOnce emaciated rescue horse first discovered at Your Horse Live wins Cotswold CupYorkshire Vet and Ted Lasso stars support Brooke charity eventThe post Luxury fun ride in Essex returns appeared first on Your Horse.