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Promotion of Equestrism in Ireland?.

  • 09-05-2006 12:52pm
    #1
    doctor evil
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    Do you think the goverment is doing enough to promote equestrism in this country?. I think they could a lot more, in the UK much more money seems to be pumped into, there are bridleways and toll rides,common rides none of which as far as I`m aware seems to be here. This is disappointing as Ireland is known worldwide for its horses. I imagine a lot of it could be put down to the brown envelope brigade with regards to rezoning of land.


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  • #2
    KC81
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    I would say the lack of bridleways etc is in part due to farmers not wanting to give up areas of their land to bridle paths etc. Wasnt there a debate about walkers not being able to explore the countryside. Farmers dont want people on their land in case they get sued if someone gets injured on their land.
    The goverment cant put enough roads down for people to drive on so I dont think bridle paths etc would be a neccessity.
    However it is annoying when local councils decide people shouldnt have horses on the beaches, I have read of some councillors going for a blanket ban on this.
    but it does make sense to permit horse riding to a set time when its not as busy.


  • #3
    Borderfox
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    It is a pity there are no bridlepaths in Ireland, riding on the road is beyond a joke here especially with the loons driving eg they like to beep the horn for the crack.


  • #4
    KC81
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    Yes it still amazes me that some drivers dont have the cop to slow right down and even cut the engine if there's a nervous horse on the road. However I dont think horses should be ridden on roads as it is too dangerous. I met a rider the other day who had dismounted and looked petrified and was standing in the middle of the road clinging to the reins and he couldnt seem to get the horse to move out of the middle of the road. Seems ludicrous that he would even consider being on the road if he wasnt able to control his horse.


  • #5
    doctor evil
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    It amazes me when riders don`t ackowledge other road users and lack of hivis gear. Every one on the road can get along with common courtesy and cop on.

    To be able to go on roads imo is integral to a horses education. Lets be honest, where else is there?.


  • #6
    Borderfox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,263 ✭✭✭✭Borderfox


    Where the yard is there is only a small bit of busy road to go down so I drive behind my girlfriend on our horse with the hazard lights on. Doesn't inconvience any drivers only just in case a mentaller comes barrelling around the corner.. I also make her wear a hi-vis vest and he has hi-vis straps on his legs. I don't know about the hi-vis as when I wore it on my bike training I was knocked down 3 times by car drivers who said they didn't see me...:)


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