| EQUINE TOURISM - RIDING AND DRIVING RESPONSIBLY |
Sourced from: The British Horse Society. CLICK HERE for British Horse Society South West Regional website.
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GUIDELINES FOR RIDING AND DRIVING RESPONSIBLY |
The information below has been sourced from The British Horse Society advisory statement (no.10) Code for Riding and Driving Responsibly. It is designed to help you understand the do's and don't of riding in the countryside.
The information detailed below includes additional information which relates to the South West of England. For a copy of the original BHS leaflet and any further information please contact The British Horse Society on 01926 707700, email [email protected] or visit www.bhs.org.uk
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Riders and Carriage Drivers |
Riders and carriage drivers everywhere should proceed with courtesy, care and consideration.
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| Care for the Land |
Do not stray out of line of the path;
Do not damage timber or hedgerows by jumping;
Remember that horses' hooves can damage surfaces in wet weather;
Pay particular attention to protected areas that have significant historical and/or biological value, as they can be extremely sensitive to damage.
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| Courtesy to Other Users |
| Remember that walkers, cyclists and other riders may be elderly, disabled, children or simply frightened of horses; whenever possible, acknowledge courtesy shown by other users and especially by drivers of motor vehicles. |
| Consideration for the Farmer |
Shut the gate behind you;
Ride slowly past all stock;
Do not ride on cultivated land unless the right of way crosses it;
Dogs are seldom welcome on farmland or moorland unless on a lead or under close control. |
| Observe Local Bylaws |
| These are usually on display as you enter the site. |
| Ride or Drive with Care on the Roads |
Ride or drive with care on the roads and take the BHS Riding and Road Safety Test. Always make sure that you can be seen at night or in bad visibility by wearing the right kink of reflective/fluorescent aids.
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| Groups from Riding Establishments |
Groups from riding establishments should contain reasonable numbers, for reasons of both safety and amenity. They should never exceed twenty in total including the relevant number of escorts, as indicated in BHS guidelines on levels of capability among riders in groups. Riders should not deviate from the right of way or permitted route and regard must be shown at all times for growing crops, shutting and securing of gates and the consideration and courtesy due to others.
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| Always Obey the Country Code |
Enjoy the countryside and respect its wildlife.
Guard against all risk of fire.
Fasten all gates.
Keep your dogs under close control.
Keep to public paths across farmland.
Use gates and stiles to cross fences, hedges and walls.
Leave livestock, crops and machinery alone.
Take your litter home.
Help keep all water clean.
Protect wildlife, plants and trees.
Take special care on country roads.
Make no unnecessary noise.
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