Code for Responsible Horse Riding

• Remember horses hooves can damage surfaces in wet conditions.
• Take particular care of the environment in protected areas that have significant cultural/or natural value as they can be very sensitive to damage.
• Do not damage timber or hedgerows by jumping.
• Always be courteous to people you meet and respect everyone’s privacy and peace.
• Give way to walkers and remember other users may be elderly, disabled, children or simply afraid of horses.
• Remember that you have to take responsibility for your own actions, so take care of your own safety and that of others.
• Leave all gates as you find them.
• Ride slowly past all livestock.
• Leave your dog at home unless you are wholly confident of keeping it under control in all situations.
• The size of groups of riders should be governed by the ground conditions at the time so as not to damage the riding surface.
• Please pay attention to any temporary restrictions or diversions indicated.
• Do not hold up land management and farming operations.