H&H has spoken to riders recently who feel let down by the police response to their experiences on the roads. We find out what concerns them, and what action is being taken to improve horse and rider safety
WORK to promote horse and rider road safety is being undertaken at national level in hopes of trying to improve the situation for all road users.
H&H has spoken to a number of riders in recent weeks who feel let down by the police responses to their experiences.
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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.
