I don't know if OP means old person LOL Indeed I am I must confess but at the same time say I am way to young to be this old !!
Maesfen you are absolutely right, it did used to be thought safest to ride into the traffic rather than with your back to it, for the purpose of both rider and horse...
For anyone interested or who has to run the gauntlet of a main road with their horse I had an illuminating conversation with the police today.
I have to lead my TB about 8 yards up a fast main road to get to the outdoor school I use and part of this can be done on the grass verge so about 4...
It is a nice yard and I have known the owner for a very long time. Contrary to what "Henesy" might think and is from my experience extremely fair and also a qualified instructor but does not insist that the liveries use her as is the case with some yards. I do agree with "[deleted user]"...