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New research conducted by the British Horse Society, the Robert Gordon University and EVA has looked into horses’ awareness of electric cars on the road
More than 20,000 responses from the public, businesses and other organisations were received during the consultation process.
THE UK’s biggest ever survey on equestrian road safety highlighted “shocking” statistics about riders’ experiences – but should help push our cause with policymakers. The British Horse Society spoke to more than 7,000 people who access roads with horses; riding, driving and leading, and aged between 18 and 97. Only 3% of respondents said they […]
GUIDANCE stating that horses should be passed at a maximum of 10mph and at two metres’ distance are among the “significant” improvements in proposed changes to the Highway Code. The “statutory instrument”, which includes a number of other changes, was laid before parliament on 1 December, and is subject to a 40-day approval process. Should […]
Horse & Hound Trending: PC Matt Hill (left) Credit: British Horse Society Individuals who have made outstanding contributions to equestrian safety have been honoured in the annual British Horse Society (BHS) Sefton Awards. The awards were set up by the BHS in 1984 as a legacy to Sefton, the 19-year-old Household Cavalry horse who survived the IRA bombings in 1982. The winners are Essex Police PCSO Tracey Johnson, Staffordshire-based horse owner Sue Hays, Greater Manchester Police PC Matt Hill, and Shetland volunteer Kathryn “Susie” Nicholson. PCSO Johnson has been described a...