Cars and jeeps have been involved in the highest percentage of reported incidents with horses.
85 per cent of horse riders say they have experienced issues on Irish roads.
12 per cent of those incidents resulted in an injury to either the horse or the rider.
The Road Safety Authority, Naas based Horse Sport Ireland, Curragh headquartered Horse Racing Ireland and the gardai have launched a road safety appeal calling on horse-riders and other road users to share the roads safely.
Horse Road Safety Appeal
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) August 10, 2021
The Road Safety Authority (RSA), An Garda Síochána, Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) & Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) have launched a road safety appeal. https://t.co/NaUsc5FYSB#RoadSafety pic.twitter.com/8wmDIfzFmw
Cars and jeeps have been involved in the highest percentage of reported incidents with horses.
Siobhan English is an international Equine Journalist, living in Dunlavin.
Speaking to Kildare Today, she says many drivers don't know that horses have a right to be on roads.
Siobhan English joined Eoin Beatty on Wednesday's edition of the programme
Horse Road Safety Appeal is launched as survey reveals 4 in 5 horse riders experience issues on Irish roads.
— RSA Ireland (@RSAIreland) August 9, 2021
🐴https://t.co/2ck4EGaMMI pic.twitter.com/nUSNafvvtV
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