Call to cut speed limits to protect horses' lives

Hugo Griffiths2017-11-21 10:32
Campaigners want lower speed limits in rural areas as 222 horses and 38 riders die in last seven yearsSpeed limits in rural areas should be lowered to protect horses and their riders, a leading equestrian charity says.
The British Horse Society (BHS) says that since late 2010, 38 riders and 222 horses have lost their lives on the UK’s roads, while 2,510 incidents were reported. It reports the number of accidents involving horses on the roads increased by 29 p