and my favorite definition of hack: One who
works hard at boring tasks.
Hacking in Europe: Hacking generally refers to
the casual riding of a horse at a normal pace (without cantering or galloping
for example). This makes it ideally suited to group outings as even the less
experienced riders can easily keep up with the rest of the group. Many of the
people who own a horse do so so that they can go hacking. Hacking can take place
in the countryside, on paths and bridleways, and on the roads.