Calls are being made for riders to carry ID on themselves and on their horse’s saddle, in addition to having ICE information saved on their mobile phones. H&H explains why and what information should be included...
Riders are urged to carry ID on both themselves and their horses when hacking, should anything go wrong – and be aware of the details they should include.
A traffic police officer, who is also a horse owner, said many riders have an “in case of emergency” (ICE) number on their phones, which allows first responders to contact the next of kin, if the phone is working, but that ideally, we should consider wearing armbands, as well as carrying emergency contact information on the saddle.
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Since joining H&H in 2018, Becky has covered a broad range of equestrian news including welfare matters, veterinary studies, FEI Tribunal hearings and road safety campaigns. She has also interviewed top riders including Scott Brash, John Whitaker and Ian Stark, to name just a few. Becky’s reporting has taken her to Canada for Spruce Meadows and France for Pau five-star, as well as the Royal Highland and Blair Castle International Horse Trials closer to home. She was also a key part of the remote reporting team for the Tokyo Olympics and the Europeans.
