‘I won’t let my horse die for nothing’: heartbroken owner’s determination to make roads safer
“I’m determined, to save horses’ lives and people’s lives, because no one deserves to lose their horse like I lost mine”
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“I’m determined, to save horses’ lives and people’s lives, because no one deserves to lose their horse like I lost mine”
“As prey animals, horses can be frightened by sky lanterns looming above them. With no way of controlling where they travel or land, sky lanterns also pose a fire risk to buildings, stables and barns”
“Collating data in this way can really make a big difference to equine safety, and it allows us to lobby and advise MPs, road safety partnerships, the police and other highway organisations”
“We must all continue to play our part across the United Kingdom, so we can avoid any further lockdowns in any areas”
“The main impact of the restrictions from our point of view is on the venues again. They’re unlikely to be able to run viable competitions with the restricted geography of where competitors come from”
“For me it’s very much a team award as I’ve seen how hard our volunteers work. I have been so proud that we have been able to reach out and support so many key workers, children and military veterans through these challenging times”
The force issued the reminder to drivers on its Facebook page in a post that has been shared more than 12,000 times
In an update today (12 November) the British Horse Society (BHS) said it had been liaising with Defra and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport to gain clarification on Covid legislation and the impact on riding schools
“The removal of stables and riding centres from the list of venues that should close has to be counted as a small victory for us all”
British Dressage and the British Horse Society have issued interim guidance to riders and members as the equestrian world waits to hear exactly what the second lockdown will mean for them
“There would now be an absolute definition of how road users should pass horses”
The Welsh government announced yesterday (19 October) that from 6pm on Friday, everyone living in Wales must stay at home, except for limited reasons, and certain businesses have to shut, until 9 November
‘The campaign has been well received by horse owners and vets, however we are aware that many people may not have a care plan in place. This really can make all the difference’
‘Grassroots sport, fitness, and wider recreational activity is proven to improve physical, mental, and social wellbeing. This makes our sector an essential service as our nation recovers from the damage caused by Covid-19’