Tigerbiten
Guru
I ride a recumbent trike and I've worked with horses so I know it from both sides.
From in front:- I'll slow down and get ready to stop as needed. I also talk to the horse in a soft voice as I think it help to reassure them. If theres a driveway and the horse looks very skittish then I may well pull in off the road to increase the gap.
From behind:- I'll shout out to the rider "Funny bike behind, can I come passed". I rider says yes then I overtake on the other side of the road at a steady/sensible pace.
If not then I wait untill the rider either pulls in/turns off or finally says it's safe.
A horse will eventually get used to the bent and get less skittish but it may take a bit of time, like seeing it once/twice a week for a year or so.
From in front:- I'll slow down and get ready to stop as needed. I also talk to the horse in a soft voice as I think it help to reassure them. If theres a driveway and the horse looks very skittish then I may well pull in off the road to increase the gap.
From behind:- I'll shout out to the rider "Funny bike behind, can I come passed". I rider says yes then I overtake on the other side of the road at a steady/sensible pace.
If not then I wait untill the rider either pulls in/turns off or finally says it's safe.
A horse will eventually get used to the bent and get less skittish but it may take a bit of time, like seeing it once/twice a week for a year or so.