Bridleway Code

Code Of Behaviour For Equestrians Using Bridleways:

Riders and carriage drivers everywhere should proceed with courtesy, care and consideration.

1. Care for the land

• Do not stray off the line of the path riders should not deviate from the right of way or permitted route (unless the path is blocked) and regard must be shown at all times for growing crops, shutting and securing of gates and consideration for others

• Do not damage timber or hedgerows by jumping

• Remember that horses hooves can damage surfaces in bad weather

2. Courtesy to other users

• Remember that walkers, cyclists and other riders may be elderly, disabled, children or simply frightened of horses. Whenever possible acknowledge courtesy shown by other users.

3. Consideration for the landowner

• Shut gates behind you

• Ride slowly past all stock

• Do not ride on cultivated land unless the right of way crosses it

• Dogs are seldom welcome on farmland or moorland unless on a lead or under close control