After an MP asked parliament if there were any plans to introduce stricter sanctions for incidents on the road caused by horse riders or cyclists using their mobile phones, H&H investigates...
Calls have been made for riders not to use mobile phones while exercising horses on the road, despite the fact there are no plans to introduce new related penalties.
Luke Evans, MP for Bosworth, asked the transport secretary in a written question to parliament whether there were plans to introduce sanctions for riders and cyclists found to have caused accidents by using mobile phones while riding.
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Eleanor is an experienced journalist who spent over eight years working for local and national newspapers before joining H&H as news editor in March 2016. Passionate about equine welfare and exposing the truth, Eleanor has reported on all aspects of the industry, from Brexit to anti-bullying campaigns, and from dressage rules to mules. Her sport of choice is showjumping, in which she competes her own horses, and she also enjoys reporting at local jumping shows through to international championships.
