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BBC News
3 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Newbury MP calls for better road safety for horses
An MP moved by the death of a two-year-old racehorse has called for improved equestrian road Dem Lee Dillon, who represents Newbury in Berkshire, has raised his concerns in an early day motion tabled in comes after he took part in a road safety awareness ride in Lambourn in memory of Knockalla, which was killed after being hit by a car in Dillon said he "was inspired by the passion and determination of those who took part" and wanted to "turn awareness into action". "It was a powerful display of community action and shared purpose," he Dillon's early day motion highlighted the importance of national guidance, better signage and greater awareness among Monday 30 September, two-year-old Knockalla was being ridden in Lambourn when the horse was frightened by a animal moved out into the middle of the road as a result and was hit, suffering a leg fracture so severe it needed to be euthanised. Figures by the British Horse Society found 3,118 road incidents involving horses were logged in 2024. Of those, 58 horses died and 97 were found riders were victims of road rage and abuse and in some instances drivers drove past either too close to the horses or too fast. You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Motorists urged to 'slow down' after horse death
A group of horse riders are taking on a big riding challenge to raise awareness of road safety around horses. Two horses and a pony are being ridden for five days from Lambourn Gallops to Windsor, Berkshire, as part of the Royal Windsor Horse Show which starts on Thursday. The Equestrian Road Safety Awareness Ride has been organised by the British Horse Society (BHS) and Project Edward in memory of two-year-old racehorse Knockalla, which died after being frightened by a car. Director of safety for BHS, Alan Hiscox, will be one of the riders. He said: "I think it is a lack of understanding, of how horses will react to something on the near side, or a vehicle passing too fast or too close." In 2024, 58 horses were killed on the road and 97 injured, with 80 riders also injured, according to BHS. Mr Hiscox explained the group wanted to highlight the 2022 changes in the Highway Code, specific to equestrians, which state: "If you see a horse on the road, slow down, pass slowly and give them a wide berth". Mr Hiscox will be one of the three riders, along with Des Payne, from BHS, and BBC Sport presenter Lizzy Greenwood. "In Berkshire, the number of incidents recorded with BHS went up by 50%," Mr Hiscox said. "It's absolutely shocking. "You would think, that with the Highway Code changes, that when drivers see a horse on the road they would just slow down and give that space. "But, unfortunately not and we want that consideration. "IIt is still a challenge to ride horses on the roads. "The horses are not there because they want to be, neither are the riders, it's because there's not enough safe off-road access." He added: "We're just asking for that respect and that consideration that when you see a horse on the road to slow down to about 10 mph and give them two meters distance." You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram. Racehorse killed by car as drivers urged to take care The British Horse Society
