Some horse owners are rude

No, please do slow down for other horse owners, but the next time you meet her you might just stop her to enlighten her as to why other motorists do not slow down for horseriders, and it is because of her snooty kind. I go out of my way to thank motorists, talk to pedestrians and cyclists, they are after all doing my horse some good at seeing them all on the road and getting used to them. I recently had a motorist who stopped for several minutes as I calmed down a horse who had spoked because of some cows in a nearby field, He was a godsend and I waved and thanked him and said sorry for delaying him. Speak to this twit of a woman before someone gets hurt.

why dont you get out and ask why she hasnt thanked you?
she should be utterly ashamed. a nod or smile is all it takes to show gratitude.

but there is no reason to speed past her. you sound like a nice person- if you hit them tomorrow because you were speeding, you would feel very guiltly or prehaps YOU may be the injured one too? slowing is for everyones safety not just the horse and rider. please remember that.

im sure we all have pretty thankless jobs on occasion but it doesnt mean we shouldnt try our hardest each and every time does it?

I understand how you feel, Pugs. We have horses and the woman should have done just as you described ~ given you a friendly, appreciative nod or smile for your consideration. Her behaviour wasn't decent or appropriate, to be sure.

Unfortunately, that is a frequent hazard to the Horse rider and its not only teenagers, in fact my general opinion of teenage drivers is that they are more aware and curtious than older drivers (is this something new in the driving test?) Abuse to riders is getting worse and its not always easy to get their number plate whilst trying to calm a frightened horse. I feel sorry for young girls who get abused, its usually sexual remarks from older perverts, usually vans with more than 1 bloke in them, one girl on my yard came back in tears after a carload of idiots made comments about her bum and scared the horse at the same time. I wish they would abuse me and stop, I havent been in the boxing ring for a while but believe me I am still as fast.

I watched a group of moronic teenagers drive past a horse and rider the other evening. I was following them.

Just as they got to the side of the horse, the male passenger leaned out the window and yelled very loudly..... loud enough for me to hear him inside my car with music and shut windows.

Horse jumped up slightly and side stepped for the hedge. Car then sped off.... well, I say sped off.....it struggled with the spotty fat turds inside of it.

Got thumbs up from horserider after telling her I got the Reg and description of the driver and offender. Reported at my local police station. Hope that ruins their night.

R of the A; just in case you have the wrong idea of my opinion on this subject and to save you going back through pages of previous comments, I have stated many times that I live in the country and like seeing horses on the road.

I always pass them as wide as possible and very slowly. If I have the car window open I even turn the radio down. I drive in the lanes quite alot and am always aware that there could be a horse around the next bend.

There is no inconsistency between this and what I have said on the gripe about speed cameras; I always drive at a speed which is appropriate for the conditions.

The kind of people who get peed off at the lack of courtesy as they see it are the very people who make the roads unsafe. I am more than happy to extend the courtesy and often do, but on the odd occasion especially if i'm hacking out with a flighty horse, it is pretty difficult to take my concentration off the task in hand to extend a nod, then again I am a man and multi-tasking is somewhat out of reach :-) enjoy your Horse Nikki and watch out for the a* holes.

Here, we slightly differ R of A - I actually think a nod of the head, a smile ... or, if you have a rock solid horse and it is safe to let go a rein to raise your hand ... is essential to thank a driver who has extended the courtesy of slowing down for you. It is only common courtesy, good manners. If you don't do this, then you are seriously at risk of peeing someone off, who may subsequently cause your horse to bolt or do something silly because he bleeps his horn. Keep your hands on the reins by all means, but however skittish your horse, you can nod your head up and down to say thanks.

Interesting argument, perhaps as a car driver as well as a horse rider I should tip a nod or wave to all cars adhering to the speed limit or simply driving carefully. C'mon get real, horses have a right to use the road, its a safety requirement to slow down and give a wide berth when over-taking, something that is sadly missing from the driving test, why should the rider tip a nod or wave? sometimes like a driver has to keep both hands on the wheel, a rider has to keep both hands on the reins, for safety. As for the filthy look comment, define filthy look? I reckon you are simply being nasty.

I know some riders are rude, but for the horse's sake it is best to slow down regardless. As a rider, I always say thankyou and smile to show appreciation, and doing so often get the result of drivers overtaking wide and slow next time they see me. Even in the horse world, a few just expect to be treated well.

Personally, Anon, I have far more respect for animals on this planet than I do for my own species!

Think of the poor Animal I know you are angry at the ignorant rider but please do not scare the horse.