Draft Code of Conduct for Members
NE&SF Members Are Advised:
- To familiarise themselves with the current highway code as it pertains to horse riders and if possible take the BHS Riding and Road Safety test (*)
- To acknowledge and return courtesy from other road users.
- To keep away from busy roads where possible
- To make sure they can be seen by drivers at all times and in all weather conditions. Wear fluorescent/reflective accessories (**).
- Avoid riding in foggy conditions or after dark.
- Not to attempt to accustom a green horse to the road without a steady horse present.
- To leave details of their route and E.T.A with someone responsible.
- To only ride on bridleways, byways, permitted paths, places where they have personal permission to ride or other routes that can be ridden legitimately.
- To remember that other ROW users may be frightened of or unused to horses and to act appropriately.
- To shut gates behind them and ride slowly past stock.
- To ensure a way is clear and wide enough before cantering or galloping.
- To bear in mind that horses hooves may damage surfaces in wet weather.
- To observe any applicable local byelaws.
- Not to ride on cultivated land except where a ROW crosses it. Avoid riding on DEFRA wildlife field margins.
* The BHS Riding and Road Safety Test is available to members
** Hi Vis tabards are available to all members free of charge
(Feb 23 2008)
