Take positive action

The most sensible course of action when dealing with any livestock is to give a wide berth and drive slowly. Although you should always be cautious, special care should be taken when passing horses ridden by children.

The following guidelines are published by the British Horse Society

	Watch out for horses being led or ridden on the road
	Take extra care at left-hand bends and on narrow country roads
	Drive slowly past horses
	Give horses plenty of room and be ready to stop
	Do not scare animals by sounding your horn or revving your engine
	Look out for horse riders' signals and be aware that they may not move to the center of the road prior to turning right
	Riders of horses and ponies are often children - so take extra care
	Treat horses as a potential hazard and expect the unexpected!