why do horse owners think they own the road ?

Katie-Kat-Kins

Mr_Lahey wrote: »

You are no win no fee aren't you!!! Most certainly not!!!!

PM me your CV ill get our recruitment to have a look and get you a proper job - a good one too

No thanks, I prefer my colleagues law abiding, tolerant and intelligent

Mr_Lahey

voiceofreason wrote: »

Mister Lahey (right) last week with carer, enjoying "one for the road".

Not bad actually.

But it is a photo from 2006, not last week

JudgeAdvocate

Mr_Lahey wrote: »

Wow, for an opening post that is a corker.




But for what its worth we have been saying 'Bridleways' not fields.

Aw, gee thanks

Way back someone did mention the 'myriad of fields' that they see.

But on the subject of bridlepaths - a bridlepath that runs through the middle of the field entitles you to walk, ride your horse, walk your dog, cycle, do the riverdance on that path not on the 80 acres of land either side of it.

I'm a horse rider. I've been known to ride on the roads on occasion. I'm nice and smiley to people. I'll wave and nod my head to other road users when they're nice and kind to me. I'll get out of the way of traffic as much as possible and not hold people up. I've got insurance, I don't use my phone when I'm out and about. I'm a good girl me.

I also drive tractors during harvest and sometimes it isn't always doable to pull over to let traffic by. Just try and remember it might be my load of barley what's making your beer.

Mr_Lahey

Katie-Kat-Kins wrote: »

No thanks, I prefer my colleagues law abiding, tolerant and intelligent

Then you are in the wrong job :rotfl:

Ajay2010

To all you drivers who say that you speed up just to irritate horse riders shame on you! My aunties best friend was riding on a very quiet country lane a car came up behind her too fast and revving THEN flashed his lights, the horse is not PERFECT but is normally well behaved, the horse spooked and the rider landed on the car bonnet then onto the road, she died! SO BEFORE YOU IGNORANT GITS DO THAT, THINK!
All you haters, how about this:
Welcome to the real world, bridlepaths arent on everyones doorstep. People have to ride down roads to GET to bridlepaths, now Im not defending the rude horseriders but I am defending horseriders like me who stick to single file, wear high viz and are polite! Horses were on roads well before cars so what gives you the right to say we are selfish?! Paha, your entitled to your own opinion, but its a pretty cr*p opinion. Rant and rave all you want but the small minority of you rude people are not going to stop us riding on the road.

GUESS WHAT I AM OFF TO HACK OUT ON MY HORSE, ON THE ROAD, THEN TO A LOVELY BRIDLEPATH, OO AND THANKS TO ALL THE DRIVERS WHO ARE CONSIDERATE, SLOW DOWN AND CARRY ON THEIR WAY, 'SORRY' IF THE FIVE SECONDS IT TOOK YOU TO DO THAT WAS A WASTE OF YOUR TIME! :rotfl::D

DebtHater

Ajay2010 wrote: »

THANKS TO ALL THE DRIVERS WHO ARE CONSIDERATE, SLOW DOWN AND CARRY ON THEIR WAY, 'SORRY' IF THE FIVE SECONDS IT TOOK YOU TO DO THAT WAS A WASTE OF YOUR TIME! :rotfl::D

To be fair, horses arent a major problem. I probably see one a month on the road. No big deal, you move over a bit and you go slow. I even turn the radio down, as my driving instructor always advised me to many years ago.
You give way at zebra crossings, you even let people out of junctions. So whats the problem of giving way to a horse? A horse that could go crazy should it be spooked!

The big issue on the roads for me are motorbikes and cycles. Cyclists who like to ride on the road not in single file so you cant pass them. Oh and cyclists who ride down the wrong side of the road.

And idiots in Audi's who cant seem to signal correctly on roundabouts, or dont bother signalling at all.

So I would imagine that horses are the least of any motorists problems.

Kazipoo

lucylooby123 wrote: »

Mr lahey,


The last chavtastic boy racer who crept up behind my daughter, myself and the pony and honked his horn got a terrible shock. Not many expect a pony owning toff to have an overprotective daddy with access to the DVLA database. That one didnt, and paled a bit when he got a knock on his door and his actions (endangering the life of a child) explained to his wife... mind you, she was a right biffa, no wonder the poor guy took to other ways of expressing his frustration. I bet he had to poke her from behind and close his eyes to stop himself thinking he was sleeping with a gorilla. Do you happen to have that problem sir?? Or small penis syndrome? Can't think of one other reason why a full grown man would choose to try and hurt kiddies...

Honestly, was there really a need for such an explicit or graphic response? Civilised people usually respond in a civilised manner. If you are unable to express your opinion without resorting to such odious insults, I suggest you keep your opinions to yourself. It adds nothing to the debate and instead you are portraying yourself as ignorant and boorish, and without the necessary communication skills to express your opinion in an educated manner.

eve13_2

As a walker I'm quite pleased horses go on roads rather than our country paths- riders don't always seem to get the distinction between footpaths and bridlepaths aound here which makes them muddy quagmires. Agree with comment riders should pick up after their horses as a responsible dog owner that makes sure the path remains clear for other walkers.
Re: bridlepaths- be nice if they could have one side for horses/cyclists and one for those on foot, as I don't have car its the safest way to get from A to B without annoying car drivers:D

Kazipoo

BAY wrote: »

mr lahey

first of all "1. My car cost £36,000 and i consider it to be decent. I could have bought just about any car i wanted " i doubt that very much or you wouldnt be on a money saving expert forum so really you've prob put yourself in a bit of debt trying to pay off that not so flash car that really is a shame

That is what this forum is about... money saving.


That does not mean that every member of this forum is in debt, or can only afford a certain lifestyle, neither does it mean that we are all here to save money (although I am presuming that I would be right to believe that a good majority are, and indeed it is the case in my instance). Some people come on this forum in a professional capacity to help others, many of us can only advise, or give our personal opinion, and lots of us come on here for help, or just to vent, or for the sense of community it offers.

I would like to think we are mostly tolerant of each others views.

Horseygirl_2

Copied from RoSPA

There are around three million horse riders in Great Britain, many of whom ride on the road. Although they prefer not to do so, riders often have no choice because they need to reach to bridleways and other off road facilities. Horse riders have a right to use the road, and both riders and motorists are responsible for each other’s safety.
Horses are powerful animals that are easily frightened and can panic, especially near fast-moving traffic or at sudden loud noises. Accurate statistics for road accidents involving horses are not available, but the British Horse Society estimates that there are 3,000 such accidents each year, about half of which occur on minor roads.


Motorists

-Motorists should understand the needs and vulnerability of riders and horses, and behave courteously towards them at all times. Horses are large, powerful animals and a collision with one poses considerable risk to the motor vehicle and its occupants, as well as to the horse and rider.
-Drivers should be aware that riders are often children, and therefore, less experienced as both road users and horse riders. Horses themselves may be inexperienced and nervous of traffic.
-Drivers should watch out for horses on the road, especially when approaching bends and on narrow rural roads. They should always slow down when seeing a horse and drive past slowly, giving them plenty of room and being ready to stop if necessary. Drivers should never sound their horn or rev their engine near horses.
-Motorists should be aware that when turning right, riders will not move to the centre of the road, but stay on the left until they reach the point where they intend to turn. Drivers should also be aware that horse riders behave differently from other traffic at roundabouts. Riders will not normally signal on approach, but will stay on the left within the roundabout until they reach their exit, and then signal left. They may signal right when approaching and passing exits they do not intend to take.
-Riders are seated higher than drivers and often, therefore, have a better view and may be able to see a hazard the driver cannot see. Drivers should look out for signals from horse riders and be ready to slow down or stop as indicated.