The British Horse Society (BHS) has advised UK drivers to exercise patience and caution when encountering horses on the road. In 2022, there were 68 equine deaths, 125 injuries, and 139 injuries to riders reported. The BHS received a total of 3,552 equine-related road incidents in 2022, marking a significant 21% increase from the previous year. The Highway Code now recognizes horse riders as vulnerable road users, along with pedestrians and cyclists.
UK drivers have been told to be 'patient' and 'careful' when approaching, overtaking, passing or moving away from a horse on the road.
In total, the equine charity received details of 3,552 equine-related road incidents in 2022, which is a notable 21% increase in the number reported in 2021. Did you know it is perfectly legal and safe for cyclists to ride side-by-side ? Here's two horse riders doing exactly the same thing on Bayswater Road by Hyde Park this morning 🐴🐴"Horse riders and horse-drawn vehicles. Be particularly careful of horse riders and horse-drawn vehicles especially when approaching, overtaking, passing or moving away. Always pass wide and slowly.
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