‘It’s good for my heart’

Linda Leonard isn’t going to let anything stop her from achieving her #Hack1000miles goal. “I’m nearly 66 and have had Ty, my Welsh section D, for seven years. I broke him myself and have spent time carefully training him. In March I had my first angina attack followed by a mini stroke two months ago. I worried I might have an issue when riding, but once I’m in the saddle I just get on with it. Ty is really good and looks after me when I need it, which is reassuring as I’ve suffered from confidence issues in the past. “This challenge has really helped me as I mostly ride on my own. It inspires me to keep going, knowing other riders are doing it too. “For me, being in the saddle is the best place to be — time with my fourlegged friend is always appreciated. I’m an advanced endurance rider and have ridden some beautiful horses, but Ty is very special to me.”

Sally-Anne Andrew enjoys gorgeous views of the Lake District A glorious sunrise greets Alison Jowsey- Walton and friends on a pre-work ride Shauna Fowles comes across a stag during a hack through the woods Emily Richard’s Murphy looks spick and span before hacking through puddles!

Rachel Matvejeva explores magical looking woods in Rhondda, South Wales Samantha Rye is clocking up some in-hand miles with new pony Angus

We’re loving the green on Leonie Chester-Lees’ horse. She’s just got past the 500-mile marker

Dagmar Williams and friends add 11km to their tally with a New Forest ride

Georgia AbernethyPalmer hits the halfway point in just three months