Your Horse’s #Hack1000Miles is unique because it’s the only challenge of its kind for equestrians who love to hack, drive, or walk their horse in-hand in the great outdoors.
For anyone signing up (it’s free to do so!) there’s a raft of prizes to be won, and contenders can aim to break the 1,000-mile barrier or complete a shorter distance.
There are only two rules: only hacking counts (this includes fun riders) and you must have fun!
About the prizes*
To one of the elite band who passes the 1,000-mile** mark, longstanding #Hack1000Miles sponsor Wintec is offering a fantastic saddle of their choice.
And this winner really will be spoilt for choice! Wintec saddles come in a wide range — from general purpose and endurance to dressage and jumping — but perhaps two that will appeal to hack enthusiasts are:
- The Wintec 2000 All Purpose
The rider will sink into the super-soft deep seat of the Wintec 2000 All Purpose and experience total luxury, no matter how many miles they complete in this top-of-the-range model. The 2000 All Purpose is designed so that the rider’s leg will easily find a natural groove, improving communication between them and their equine partner.
- The Wintec Pro Endurance
The Wintec Pro Endurance is built tough for any terrain, but its super-soft seat also brings immediate comfort, as does the moveable stirrup bar. This saddle enables the rider’s leg to find a natural groove, helping to reduce fatigue over long distances. Additionally, the super-soft panels mould around the horse’s muscles, remaining protective whatever countryside he’s crossing.
A past winner says…
#Hack1000Miles challenger Pip Mead, who lives on the beautiful North York Moors, where she regularly rides, was last year’s winner of a Wintec saddle.
“I chose the Pro Endurance for my prize as it seemed exactly right for hacking 1,000 miles,” she says.
“I completed my miles on Roandale Archie, a Dales pony, and my saddle fitter, Sarah Rymer, came out and fitted the Pro Endurance. Both she and I were very impressed with it. It’s a really comfy saddle for both Archie and I would recommend it to anybody.”
Wintec prizes for the best stories
Each month (between April and October) the Your Horse team will select a winner for the ‘best hacking story’. All you have to do is share your stories and photos with fellow challengers in the Hack 1000 Miles Facebook group. Winners will be chosen from there.
The winner will choose between a Wintec girth or a pair of Wintec stirrup straps.
- Stirrup straps include the Wintec Pro Webbers, Wintec Webbers, Wintec Pro Stirrup Straps, Wintec Slimline Stirrup Straps, Wintec Slimline Heavy Duty Stirrup Straps, or Wintec Pro Stock Stirrup Straps.
- Girths include the Wintec Anatomic, Wintec Pro Chafeless Elastic, Wintec Chafeless Elastic, or Wintec Elastic.
Prizes for best pictures
Photos shared in the Hack 1000 Miles Facebook group will also be in the running for the title of ‘best hacking photo’. A winner will be chosen by the Your Horse team every month (April to March 2026).
Prizes include hat silks from LeMieux (in slate grey and ink blue) and Masta GP Saddle Pads (in white or black and in large size only).
How to sign up
Everyone can join in with #Hack1000Miles, whether they are diehard hack enthusiasts who set their sights on the major 1,000-mile mark, or those with time constraints who are aiming for 100 miles or maybe 250.
Remember, only hacking, or driving, or leading in-hand miles count — so a horse must be involved at all times!
#Hack1000Miles is open to riders who head out solo, as well as those who prefer group outings, those who live in the UK or anyone who lives overseas, from Calgary to Copenhagen in fact.
Sign up here
Once you’ve signed up you’ll be able to record your hacking miles on our digital leaderboard. Keep this up to date if you want to be in the running for our great prizes.
#Hack1000Miles newsletter
To stay up to date with all the latest #Hack1000Miles news and to see if you’ve been featured in our Wall of Fame, remember to opt in to receive the Hack 1,000 Miles newsletter when you sign up for the digital leaderboard.
By opting in, you will also receive a celebratory email from our editor, Aimi, every time you pass a key milestone on your #Hack1000Miles journey.
All that’s left to say is… Happy hacking!
*Prizes are available for UK-based challengers only.
**Challengers must log their miles on the digital leaderboard to be eligible.
