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BHS reminds motorists of dangers on roads


  • The British Horse Society is asking motorists to be tolerant and considerate towards any riders on the road after an accident involving a horse and rider in Welham Green in Herts.

    Last week, a horse ridden by 12-year-old Lisa Hodges was hit by a speeding motorist in Station Road, inside the 30mph speed limit.Fortunately, rider and horse were not seriously injured.

    The BHS estimate that there are more than 3000 accidents a year involving horses on the roads and many are caused by drivers’ impatience.

    The BHS offers the following advice to drivers:

  • Wait until it is safe to overtake and then pass wide and slow (about 15 – 20mph)

  • Take heed of any signal the rider may give: they may be able to see something that youcan’t.

  • Remember when driving on country roads: there may be a horse around the next corner
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