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New ride will breathe fire into horse riders’ passion for the great outdoors

9/20/2012 6:44 AM EST  -   The British Horse Society
A new route launched by the UK’s largest equestrian charity, The British Horse Society (BHS), will enable horse riders to explore Wales from top to bottom and side to side!
The Great Dragon Ride brings together a number of popular riding routes to create a 293-mile trail spanning from the North Coast of Wales to the South and from East to West. The ride, which can also be enjoyed by walkers and cyclists, was...

Self-closing gates a barrier to riding

8/2/2012 8:18 AM EST  -   The British Horse Society
The British Horse Society (BHS) has published the results of research to determine the effect of self-closing gates on horse riders. The research was a response to an increasing number of reports that riders and horses had been harmed by such gates.
The trial demonstrates that self-closing bridle gates are neither as safe nor as easy to use for horse riders as British Standard 5709:2006 compliant...

BHS encourages active travel for all

7/30/2012 10:15 AM EST  -   The British Horse Society
The UK’s foremost equestrian charity, The British Horse Society (BHS), has responded to the Welsh Government’s consultation on Active Travel, supporting the principles of active travel for all, but condemning the Bill’s lack of provision for equestrians.
The Bill sets out proposals to identify and map a network of routes for walkers and cyclists, identify enhancements that would create a fully integrated...

Equestrians need to speak now to improve rights of way

7/30/2012 8:26 AM EST  -   The British Horse Society
The British Horse Society is calling for all equestrians to have their say on the future of equestrian access.
The equestrian world’s foremost charity will respond to the Defra consultation, ‘Improvements to the policy and legal framework for public rights of way’ and is urging all equestrians to do the same. 

The Society is calling for fairer access for all non-motorised users and caution over the 2026...

Harmony in the saddle!

7/24/2012 11:25 AM EST  -   The British Horse Society
Whether horse riders or cyclists, it is hoped that a new advice leaflet issued today (24 July) will help to make time in the saddle safer and more enjoyable for all.
The British Horse Society (BHS) has produced the Code of conduct for horse riders and cyclists inEngland andWales to enable each user to better appreciate the others needs and requirements.

The BHS believes that working with other vulnerable road...

Sharing trails easier for horses and mountain bikers thanks to new video

5/2/2012 6:03 AM EST  -   The British Horse Society
Respect: Share the Trail, a new video produced by Forestry Commission Wales in association with The British Horse Society, shows bikers how to help keep Welsh forests safe by being more aware of horse riders sharing popular paths.
The two-minute clip, filmed in Bwlch Nant-yr-Arian, near Aberystwyth, shows how trails can be made safer for all if consideration is given to horse riders. It advises cyclists to...

Chance for riders to have their say on wind turbines

5/1/2012 8:11 AM EST  -   The British Horse Society
Horse riders and carriage drivers across the UK will be able to express their views on wind turbines in a survey being conducted by The British Horse Society (BHS).
Wind turbines are increasingly common in parts of Britain, from single domestic installations to large wind farms. Some equestrians are already riding or driving close to or among wind turbines but others are concerned about the safety of themselves...

The British Horse Society welcomes landmark ruling on cattle-grid obstruction

4/27/2012 4:46 AM EST  -   The British Horse Society
The British Horse Society welcomes a high court ruling that a council may not lawfully authorise a cattle-grid across the full width of a footpath or bridleway.
Mr Alan Kind, who edits the journal of the Byways and Bridleways Trust, had served a statutory notice on Northumberland County Council to remove the cattle grid, which obstructed the bridleway at Capheaton, near Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

Following several...

The British Horse Society supports Somerset riders

4/26/2012 11:17 AM EST  -   The British Horse Society
Somerset riders are celebrating a victory in getting a local footpath upgraded to a bridleway.
The application to upgrade the path in the parish of Tolland, was originally made in 2000, although Somerset County Council investigated the order and thought there might be evidence to suggest the even higher status of restricted byway. This caused a delay in calling a Public Inquiry, which was eventually held in...

British Horse Society holds Equine Conference in Wales

4/16/2012 4:53 AM EST  -   The British Horse Society
The British Horse Society is hosting an Equine Conference on Access, Safety and Welfare at the Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells on Sunday 22 April.
The conference will provide delegates with an informative day covering subjects such as equestrian access, dog attacks and the law, towing facts, welfare and laminitis. There will be a question and answer session with the guest speakers and a goody bag for all...