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WARNING
TO MOTORISTS: MORE HORSES ON THE ROADS
The
British Horse Society is warning motorists to watch out
for horses on the roads and to take care when overtaking.
Because of the restrictions on riding on many bridleways,
riders are being forced to use the roads to exercise their
horses.
The
DETR has said "Many footpaths remain closed, but the Task
Force is reviewing where footpaths can be safely reopened.
In the meantime you can walk, ride or cycle as usual on
tarred roads and rights of way which are open".
There
is no danger of horses spreading foot and mouth by using
the roads, any more than walkers, cyclists or cars. Yet
riders are being abused by car drivers and walkers who are
themselves doing what they attack riders for - going along
the road! In some cases they have been turned back by police.
* Horses
do not spread foot and mouth
* Horses are allowed on the roads during the present crisis
* Car drivers should watch out for more horses on the roads
* Motorists should pass horses wide and slow - ONLY when
the road ahead is clear
* Riders should wear plenty of hi-viz gear so they can be
seen.
The
BHS stock a hi-viz rug - as used by Merseyside Police -
in the BHS Bookshop 08701 20 19 18 or www.britishhorse.com
The
BHS is advising riders to exercise caution in riding on
rural roads that are adjacent to livestock. Check with the
landowner concerned to make sure he is happy about it.
BHS
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