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Horse manure dumped on the path outside my house

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In view of the recent suggestion that I should have a point on my licence for dropping litter from my car window, which I agree is anti social and something that I would never condone, why is it that a blind eye is turned to the mountains of horse manure that is dropped (usually outside my drive) every day on our roads?

We are expected to slow down,give a wide berth and generally give way to these creatures and there riders, which strangely enough are usually always women (what is it with women and horses?).

If we do not (and I usually do by the way), you can fully expect to incur the wrath of the rider and the horse because they both give you a filthy look for not perceiving that they were around the next blind bend in the road.

Horse manure on the road Anyway, I've carefully made my way home only to find right outside my drive is yet another pile of horse manure which I will have to move before someone walks it onto the hall carpet - this of course would obviously be my fault!

I have suggested to one or two of these riders that they should perhaps carry a shovel and a bag to collect the horse manure and take it back to the stables with them. But this is a apparently too daft an idea to contemplate because once out of the saddle they cant get back on without assistance, and besides they are not charging me for the manure so I really should be grateful.

Still, I suppose they don't have many horses in Downing street nowadays, so they're unlikely to really appreciate a horse manure problem are they?  Would anyone care to buy some some horse manure?  I've got plenty here and will probably receive yet another load tomorrow!

By: Len


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Moggie

Moggie

Someone asks. Why is it mainly women who ride horses? The answer is quite simple. Women become sexuall aroused by the up and down movement whilst sitting legs astride the saddle of a horse. This is why ladies always ride side saddle.
07/09/20 Moggie
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spud

spud

Perhaps the solution is a law stating all horses on public highways are to be fitted with a buttplug or perhaps horse diapers, I've never seen horse diapers, maybe that's an interesting equestrian invention for someone to develope.
16/01/19 spud
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NOTPC

NOTPC

Women and horses its a freudian sexual imagery thing!!! Thats why in the past a 'gentlewoman' would always ride side saddle to avoid inadvertantly breaking her hymen and therefore not technically being a virgin on her wedding night.
The imagery related to a 'strong, muscular, powerful, beast between ones thighs', its just fifty shades of grey all over again. Horses should not be enslaved, domesticated and 'broken' kept isolated from the herd.
They think they are horse-lovers, taking care of the poor beasts they are just slaveowners and concentration guards for what should be wild untethered herds.
To say the dung is risk free is also nonsense, very many people have severe reactions to horse fly bites, and who is to say a horse is healthy and therefore its dung is healthy.
I live near dartmoor where we don't have a big problem with horse theft, but with people dumping horses and foals to starve on the moor when they have no more money to feed them.
17/08/18 NOTPC
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normal guy

normal guy

Len,
If you didnt know this already..
We live in a put up & shut up society.
Your neighbours with horses can do as they please. If you complain nothing will get done. The local constabulary will be angry with yourself for contacting them and asking to work for a living. What they will do it put leaflets throw doors asking for witnesses to come forward. Hopefully to prosecute the horse in a stable of law. If found guilty turned into dog food.
And yes it is right you clean up other people's mess. This is how the police will see it. Your a good member of the community...
I would leave it. Or turn the hose on it wash it into the road.
They will take your kindness.. As a weakness..
And if you have been cleaning it up. They will expect you to continue to do so.

Just leave it. You know its there. Walk around it.
If you called the police, they would probably tell you clean it up. They wont want the hasstle. There useless. They run it like a business. Only if there guaranteed a fine they will do something. Example motorist... easy target.
Or dog owner.. They will do something. You can identify the dog by chip. Don't think a horse has one..
Or buy fishing catapult.. Has large pouch for firing bait out into the lake. I'm sure you could fire a golf ball size back at horse & rider. After all it is there crap.
Would be interesting if they complained. And I bet they would. You would be told to clean it up.
So, back to the beginning..
We live in a put up & shut up society.
21/11/16 normal guy
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June1

June1

Your lucky it's just horse manure. Someone has shovelled cow shit outside my gate.
07/04/16 June1
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Davefingers

Davefingers

A bucket strapped around the hind quarters of the horse would alleviate the problem. Most of the poo would fall inside, and the stable staff could deal with it later. Why is there such resistance to the idea of a portable container.?
26/09/15 Davefingers
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Nikki

Nikki

The words "get a life!" spring to mind, Terry.
27/01/14 Nikki
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Terry

Terry

According to DEFRA 'Code of practice on litter and refuse', 'Litter and the Law - A guide for the public' and 'Clean neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005'.

Metalled highways must be free of detritus

Responsibility of duty bodies requires a maximum response time of 1/2 day.

The definition of 'Detritus' includes 'human, animal and natural actions'.

Suggestion: If you see any horse poo on the road, call your local council to clean it up, then raise hell if they don't clean it up pretty damn quick.

After a couple of court cases to establish precedence and some stiff fines for littering, we will soon see how soon it will be until bridle paths are created, or horses are grouped into the same class as cows or sheep and not be permitted on public road.
24/01/14 Terry
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Nikki

Nikki

No Purina, it is not as offensive. Dogs are mainly carniverous and therefore their faeces is "sticky" or "greasy", very malodorous and altogether very unpleasant. Horse faeces barely smells, is much less sticky, drier and altogether much more acceptable.

Yes, it would be OK if you walked through my house with horse poo on your feet! I don't have carpets, and even if I did, the stuff is harmless and when dried could be simply vacuumed.

I actually have better things to do with my life than worry about a bit of horse poo - just stick it on your roses and thank God for the free fertiliser!
14/08/13 Nikki
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Purina

Purina

Niki, So it'll be OK if I step in some then walk through your living room. It might be as you believe safe, but it's just as offensive. As with dog owners being compelled by law to clean up or face fines, so should horse owners. When I see them fouling the roads, I take pictures and report them to the local council.
12/08/13 Purina
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Nikki

Nikki

As they say ... s**t happens ... it's not the end of the world, however, I do agree it would have been nice if the rider had returned after his or her ride with a broom and a shovel.

As it is, just scoop it up and put it on your roses - they will love it!

Dog owners have to clear up after their pets because dog faeces can contain very nasty parasites harmful to humans, especially young children. Horse faeces is completely safe and will not harm you. That is why we pick up after our dogs.

As i said, personally in these circumstances, I would have gone back and cleared up after my horse as a matter of courtesy, but seriously although unpleasant, it will do no harm.
12/08/13 Nikki
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KET

KET

Just looked out of my window to notice a horse has emptied his bowels right across the front of my drive on the footpath. Dog owners have to clean up their pets mess so why not horse owners? Show some respect and come back to clean up your own s**t! I don't want it paddle onto my drive and i'm positive the driver of the bus who's bus stop it's decorating will be too pleased to have it walked up and down his bus!
12/08/13 KET
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Petra

Petra

GOW

It didn't take long for your point to be made for you.
13/03/13 Petra
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grumpyoldwoman

grumpyoldwoman

There are 2 different things that can be done with rubbish on this site;

1 report it and ask for it to be removed,

2 leave it there so everybody can see what a t!t the poster is.

Sometimes the latter course of action is advisable.
13/03/13 grumpyoldwoman
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boblet

boblet

Now what was that word I was looking for? monotonous, recurrent, reiterated, repetitious, tedious, tiresome, toneless, treadmill-like. Oh just pick one or two.
13/03/13 boblet
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