Not sure I entirely *trust* horses, mind
I don't blame you - sometimes their brains just don't connect with the rest of them
Not sure I entirely *trust* horses, mind
The thing I don't like is the odd horse that rears up. Had one approaching me the other day and despite my exchanging greetings with the rider it reared just before we passed, nearly throwing the rider. Well, it looked to me as if the rider was struggling to control it, I suppose to an experienced rider it may have been nothing.
ThanksBlooming horse riders don't pay Road Tax either....
Welcome Eve.
Horses have been shitting on the roads since before there were roads. Ride around it.I always say a loud "hello" as I'm approaching a horse. Only once ever had a rider take umbrage, chastising me for 'there's no need to shout unless you're trying to spook him'. She seemed a moody one though, and he horse itself didn't appear bothered in the slightest!
However, I do have to agree (and this COULD be trolling, but I genuinely get annoyed by it!) at why there is no requirement for horse riders o clear up after their horses. There's quite often horse poo in the pad just own the road from where I live - and no it doesn't get put on roses, just stays there getting squashed flatter and flatter by cars over time!
I always say a loud "hello" as I'm approaching a horse. Only once ever had a rider take umbrage, chastising me for 'there's no need to shout unless you're trying to spook him'. She seemed a moody one though, and he horse itself didn't appear bothered in the slightest!
However, I do have to agree (and this COULD be trolling, but I genuinely get annoyed by it!) at why there is no requirement for horse riders o clear up after their horses. There's quite often horse poo in the pad just own the road from where I live - and no it doesn't get put on roses, just stays there getting squashed flatter and flatter by cars over time!
Now that's something I didn't know - thank youIf a cyclist shouts "bike behind/hello/all right to pass" etc a rider will usually turn the horses head so they can see you approaching - this has the added benefit of turning their bum away from you so if they do kick out they will kick away from you.
Horses have been shitting on the roads since before there were roads. Ride around it.
Hi guys, not sure if this is in the right place but I would like to ask you all for a favour!
As a horse rider I see many cyclists on the roads, may I please ask that if you are approaching a horse from behind that you call out and let the rider know you are there? Bikes are so quiet and unfortunately our horses (and us!) don't know you are there until the last second and that can cause them to spook. I have had a couple of near misses and would hate for anyone to get hurt.
Many thanks!
Eve