07/11/2024
Just wanted to put this out there, following yesterday's walk! Sooo many times I have heard about respecting the lead, I just wish that some horse riders would allow us time to call our dogs in and stop if needs be to enable us to get them all on leash safely. More concerning, is the small number who think it's totally acceptable to ride their horse whilst allowing another to follow, totally free from any control and able to approach dogs that are on leash and off the path. It only takes a split second for things to take a turn for the worse. Horses are big animals and many dogs when confronted with one will feel intimidated and could very well react, which in turn could cause the horse to then lash out, causing injury or worse to the dog or the dog walker. Please, please think and be mindful of the overall situation, so we can all enjoy the lovely countryside around us!!