Jools, bang on with most of it mate (apart from the categories
- which I'd love to apply to bikers too, eg - I ride w/ends only when the sun is out & cant corner for toffee, so I dont see why you should come past me section
)
There are many responsible people in the horse world that are pushing for a mandatory test.
After all, kids in the pony club are not allowed to ride to rallies etc (they have to be 'transported' , no jokes!) till they have passed their riding & road safety test, but the kiddie that goes out on a friends nag at the w/end doesnt.
Parity for all road users - all horse riders should ake a test & have insurance - and so should flipping cyclists too
C
[Edited on 31-1-2005 by CK and AK]