Safeguard Equestrian Access

Safeguard Equestrian Access

Started
24 August 2020
Petition to
The Rt Hon Grant Shapps Secretary of State for Transport
Signatures: 656Next Goal: 1,000
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Why this petition matters

Started by Candy Clarkson

As local governments roll out their transport strategies, with keen observance of your cycling and walking investment strategy, it is becoming clear that the safety and access needs of ridden, carriage and cart horses have almost universally been dismissed, without mention.  Horses are also 'transport' and so this is is a serious omission. Moreover, there are now plans in place to appropriate existing bridle paths and equestrian rights of way, in favour of cyclists and walkers only, by resurfacing with tarmac and so making them unsafe for most horses.

Those who use horses for transport, whether for work or leisure, also have the right to have their safety and access needs recognised and met and so need to be included in local authorities' lists of stakeholders to be consulted.  Letters to councils from concerned individuals addressing this issue are either cursorily dismissed or simply not replied to. 

We ask as a matter of urgency, that you kindly remedy this state of affairs by ensuring that local councils’ transport strategies closely consult with and give voice to all those industries, businesses, organisations, groups and individuals who have a stake in equestrian transport access and safety, to ensure that their needs are properly recognised, met and preserved for generations to come.

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Decision-Makers

  • The Rt Hon Grant Shapps Secretary of State for Transport