Petitions

Shibden and District Bridleways Association is a not-for-profit volunteer run group

Petitions

Petition for Bridleways

There is a new petition online as follows ‘We urge the government to allow current footpaths to be changed to allow access for horses and their riders where accessible to do so’.

Show your support at http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/changing-footpaths-into-bridle-paths-where-accessible-t.html

There is currently an online petition for more bridleways as follows:

'The Government is under pressure from riding groups to equal the number of bridleways in the country (currently approximately 20,000 miles) up to the same level as footpaths (approximately 91,000 miles) to help reduce horses on the road and accidents, whilst promoting outdoor activity and safe use of the countryside for all sexes and ages.'

This would be absolutely wonderful if it could happen. However, we need help to make this a possibility by getting people to sign the online petition. Please go to: http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/15341 to sign and help get riders equal rights to walkers/ramblers. Please also encourage friends and family to sign - hopefully they care about you and want to keep you safe when you are out on your horse.