点评:I was lucky enough to go on a 2.5 hour hack from the trekking centre with Tom, the owner. It was the highlight of my week’s holiday. We started by grooming our ponies, then tacking them up. We headed up on tracks into the forest and out onto the hills. The pace was varied and suited to my ability; Tom always checked out I was prepared and happy when we changed pace. We had several fast controlled canters as well as a fair bit of walking and trotting. The ponies were sure-footed and calm, not pulling or fizzy at all. All in all, I loved the ride and Tom was a relaxed, competent leader, passionate about Fell ponies and keen to share his knowledge when asked.
Rider: Hilary Holden, aged 61, height 5ft 10’, weight 11.5 stone, intermediate ability not having ridden for more than one year.
翻译:我有幸和老板汤姆一起从徒步中心出发,进行了一次2.5小时的骑行。这绝对是我一周假期中最精彩的部分。我们先给小马梳毛,然后给它们备好鞍具。之后,我们沿着林间小路进入森林,再到山丘上。骑行的节奏变化多端,非常适合我的水平;每次变换速度时,汤姆都会确认我是否做好准备并感到舒适。我们进行了几次快速而可控的慢跑,也穿插了不少步行和慢步。小马们步伐稳健,性情温顺,完全没有拉扯或躁动不安。总而言之,我非常喜欢这次骑行,汤姆是一位轻松自在、经验丰富的领队,他对费尔矮种马充满热情,并且乐于分享他的知识。
骑手:希拉里·霍尔顿,61岁,身高5英尺10英寸(约1.78米),体重11.5英石(约76公斤),中级水平,骑马时间不超过一年。