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Indulge in a refined two-night, three-day escape into the heart of the British countryside, where tradition, sport, and luxury come together seamlessly. Prior to arrival our team work closely with you to match you to the perfect hireling horse. Kick off the weekend with a bespoke cross-country clinic designed to build confidence, rhythm, and connection ahead of the hunt. At the centre of the journey lies the quintessential British hunt — with a choice of trail or drag format, it is an authentic riding holiday that celebrates heritage without compromising on modern values. We operate according to modern British law, nothing chased, nothing caught.

Beyond the saddle, your stay is enriched with thoughtfully curated touches: exceptional locally sourced cuisine that champions British farming, and a choice of classic countryside pursuits — from clay pigeon shooting to afternoon tea. Whether you choose to visit the Cotswolds or Berkshire/Buckinghamshire you will find yourself in premium private accommodation with every detail considered. As the landscape unfolds around you — rolling hills, ancient hedgerows, and sweeping estates — you'll be immersed in an environment that feels both timeless and quietly exhilarating, every element is designed to offer not just an escape, but a deeper connection to the land, its traditions, and the enduring spirit of rural Britain.

We welcome solo travellers, groups and non riders.

Weekend Hunting experience

2 night stay/ 3 day experience

Prices from: £2150 l $2864

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Rider jumping a cross-country fence during a British Rein Co. equestrian clinic in the English countryside

Cross Country Clinics

3 night stay/ 4 day experience

Immerse yourself in a beautifully curated three-night, four day-day cross country jumping clinic set amidst the rolling landscapes of the British countryside. Paired with a carefully selected hireling horse, you’ll join a small, like-minded group of riders for focused, high-quality instruction. Each day is thoughtfully structured, with day one dedicated to refining technique within a controlled schooling environment, and day two set on a country jumping course tailored to your individual ability—allowing you to build confidence, precision, and flow under the guidance of an experienced instructor.

Beyond the arena, the experience unfolds into a celebration of countryside living at its finest. Afternoons and evenings invite you to unwind with quintessentially British pursuits, from clay pigeon shooting and leisurely pub lunches to exceptional local cuisine that proudly supports British farming. The perfect working equestrian holiday!

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Our Founder

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Honey Harman

Honey Harman, founder of British Rein Co., rediscovered her passion for riding in her later teenage years, returning to the saddle with a renewed sense of purpose. As her passion grew, so too did her appreciation for the richness of rural life—its traditions, communities, and enduring connection to the land. Yet alongside this fascination came a stark realisation: without established connections, these worlds could feel difficult to access, the path to enter and experience them unclear to those looking to step into them for the first time.

At the same time, Honey became increasingly aware of the quiet challenges facing the British countryside—local pubs closing their doors, farmers being priced out of generational land, and time-honoured pursuits such as trail hunting and shooting steadily diminishing. Recognising both the beauty and the fragility of this way of life, she set out to create something more than a brand: a movement dedicated to supporting and preserving the very elements that make Britain’s countryside so distinctive, inviting others to experience, value, and help sustain it for generations to come.

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"I flew over from the East Coast not entirely sure what I was getting myself into, and left wondering how I had never done it sooner. The hunt, the countryside, the people — it was everything the British countryside is supposed to be, and then some." -Jilly, Pennsylvannia

"The perfect balance of adventure and luxury — the clinic gave me a lot of confidence ahead of the hunt, and the whole weekend felt effortlessly looked after. I cannot recommend it highly enough." -Delia, Ireland

“Riding In the British countryside As a part of such an authentic and traditional community was truly special, and it balanced beautifully with the rest of the weekend”

-Alex, California

Common Questions

Your 2 night stay, meals, horse hire, hunt entry and additional experiences listed in the trip itinerary.
All riders confirm they are of adequate ability prior to booking, however those who feel less confident jumping or galloping can join the second field or hilltopper members of the hunt, who take things at a slower, lower pace.
You can contact us directly via email or our itinery pages for a full informational packet including our dates on offer.
We have a deposit system that means in the event of you having to cancel your trip more than six weeks before it’s start, you will get your money back. However we will always work with you to rebook your trip to a time that works for you, if you have to cancel 6 weeks or less prior to your trip, we will offer you a credit note to be used on one of our future trips.
Of course! We are always happy to advise on the best routes to get to us, we can also offer airport pickup from selected UK airports for a small extra fee.
You will receive detailed advice on this in your informational packet, however most hunts accept a more casual dress from newcomers. In the event you have nothing aligning with the hunt dress code we are happy to help you source something to buy or borrow.
Extreme fitness levels are not required, so long as you feel comfortable in the saddle for a couple of hours at varying paces you will be fine. If you tire through the hunt you can drop back to a slower paced group and still feel immersed in the action!
We can provide airport pickups from selected UK airports, contact your booking agent to arrange this for yourself and your party. Additionally, we may be able to arrange pick up and drop off to other locations, do enquire with your booking agent if this is something that interests you.
Whilst the majority of our itinerary is pre-planned, there will be plenty of free time to explore the local area, our guides are always happy to advise and accommodate where possible.
Absolutely! We understand this is an experience you will likely want to share with you own horse, if you are a UK based equestrian do let our team know you’d like to bring you own horse along and we will work to accommodate, finding a nearby livery and offer you a reduced tour fee, which is included for any guest bringing their own horse.
Yes! We currently offer two discounts. We offer a reduced fee for those bringing their own horse, and we also offer a 10% discount for under 25’s.
We do! Let us know your party size when contacting us and we’ll let you know what dates we have space to accommodate you all.
No. Since legal change in 2004, British trail hunting follows an artificially lain scent to engage and exercise the hounds, allowing the horses to work with them. The same goes for clean boot and drag hunting, though scents are lain differently. No other animals are included or harmed along the way.
Yes, we welcome non riders at a reduced rate from £1755. Non riders are welcome to join in as a follower on foot during the hunt, and enjoy the rest of the trips heritage aspects alongside riders.