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Avoid the dramas by following these five golden rules.<\/p>\n

Horse riders and cyclists have a lot in common.\u00a0They are both\u00a0vulnerable road users. They both could do with more off-road rights of way access.<\/p>\n

There is a potential issue between them.\u00a0Horses can be easily spooked. Cyclists often don’t realise how stealthy they are. Cyclists passing horses can be a hotspot for unintentional drama.<\/p>\n

\"bikehorse\"<\/p>\n

Help avoid such drama by following these hints and tips.<\/p>\n

Let horses know you’re there earlier<\/h2>\n

Cyclists are stealthy relative to their speed. There’s no audible clues or warnings that we’re approaching. Having a bell is one answer but for whatever reason a lot of us cyclists don’t like them. Quite probably because we’re frequently told to have them!<\/p>\n

The truth is that horses (and walkers) don’t actually like the sudden DING! DING! of a bell anyway. So what’s the answer? It’s simple. Just call out ” hello”. A louder “hello” spoken from a distance is better than a quiet “hello” at the last second.<\/p>\n

Prior warning is everything. It will also typically result in you being able to pass quicker, without having to come to a standstill.<\/p>\n

Stop if the horse is spooked<\/h2>\n

If the horse is frightened then it’s best just to stop until it’s calm. Treat it like a traffic light on red. A minor pause.<\/p>\n

Don’t get annoyed if a horse rider doesn’t seem to acknowledge your consideration, they may just be concentrating on controlling and calming their horse until you have passed by.<\/p>\n

Pass on the right<\/h2>\n

Horses are used to traffic passing them on the right. As with other traffic, it’s usually best to pass as you would anything else. Don’t cut inside.<\/p>\n

Say thanks<\/h2>\n

Don’t forget to say thanks – even if you think that it’s you that needs the thanks. It’s a mutual thing. It always useful to say thank you. It builds up your positive karma!<\/p>\n

Next time it may be you who needs consideration in a difficult situation and what goes round comes round.<\/p>\n

Event organisers<\/h2>\n

If you organising a bike race or event please notify the horse riding schools and livery yards in the vicinity. Visit bhs.org.uk<\/a> for list of such places.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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