King Erik the Ex-Racehorse

10/04/2026

Today's Excursion took us to Hetton Lyons Country Park.

I was so well behaved. Not a fly in sight and the weather was perfect.

A lovely 10km hack out with my friends Motty and Ruby.

08/04/2026

Might even stretch to a Volume 3 shortly!!!!

Erik and Motty are 2 ex-racehorses who love to hack. This book highlights 10 areas that they have hacked out at and want to share with other equestrians. All based in the North East of England and with varied terrain to provide a variety of areas.

08/04/2026

It's that time of year!!!

King Erik is a racehorse who following a serious injury, had to retire. Having re-located to the North East of England, Erik, unable to compete at racing, showjumping or dressage, embarked on a new career as a happy hacker. Erik and his family set out to find locations to enjoy life following his...

08/04/2026

Back out today for a solo ride out. One of my fav spots. Elemore Country Park.

It's that time of the year to ramp up that hacking.

10/05/2025

Today was Ranger day at Elemore Park.

Patrolling the area checking for issues.

06/05/2025

Even Jason Manford wanted to talk about the wedding.

Time to meet some best men...with a difference.

06/05/2025

Been busy in the last 6 months.

Time to start posting what we've been up to.

When Paul Boyles welcomed King Erik into his life, he had no idea how profoundly this former racehorse, trained by Ben Pauling, would change everything.

06/05/2025

Not just once. But Twice!!!!

Erik and Motty are 2 ex-racehorses who love to hack. This book highlights 10 areas that they have hacked out at and want to share with other equestrians. All based in the North East of England and with varied terrain to provide a variety of areas.

06/05/2025

I'm officially an author!!!!

King Erik is a racehorse who following a serious injury, had to retire. Having re-located to the North East of England, Erik, unable to compete at racing, showjumping or dressage, embarked on a new career as a happy hacker. Erik and his family set out to find locations to enjoy life following his...

06/05/2025

Louise Robson - Podcast, out now!!!

00:57:24 - Send us a text King Erik’s racing career was cut short when injury (a slipped tendon off his hock) meant that his days of cantering and jumping on t…