Unfortunately most of the members of the board are from the chummy lets put my chum in charge of something realm. They look after their friends and nothing else.
In direct contrast to all the restrictions over cycling we have the Boxing Day Point to Point. This is a horse race where only the finish is known before the event, entrants are informed the start point on the day. They then ride hell for leather to get to the finish with complete disregard for any other forest users. Other users can not avoid the area because it is not publicised. The event is not cleared through the SAG. The event does not have public liability insurance. But it's been going on for over 200 years, so thats OK.
I have lived here all my life, and you're either in the equine group, or you're worthless.