Hants_Horsewatch
Active Member
We as riders seldom think of these things but:
Earlier this week a riderless horse was found in the New Forest area. It was apparent that the horse had taken a fall as was completely covered in mud. There was no sign of the rider and no calls received, indicating the possibility that the rider may be injured and unable to raise the alarm. A number of officers, police dog and police helicopter were involved in the search. There was no identification on the tack to trace the owner of the horse.
Please can riders consider:- getting a dog tag engraved with name, postcode and contact number to be attached to the saddle This would enable a quicker identification and hopefully location of where rider may be if you are separated from your horse. the rider did phone in an hour later and was thankfully uninjured.
Some more suggestions on this subject:
Riders should have information about themselves on their person. Unconscious people can’t provide information!!
Tell people where you intend to ride.
Where something bright…..florescent jacket!
If you have a mobile phone take it with you, keep it switched on. Mobile phones can be used as a homing beacon.
Earlier this week a riderless horse was found in the New Forest area. It was apparent that the horse had taken a fall as was completely covered in mud. There was no sign of the rider and no calls received, indicating the possibility that the rider may be injured and unable to raise the alarm. A number of officers, police dog and police helicopter were involved in the search. There was no identification on the tack to trace the owner of the horse.
Please can riders consider:- getting a dog tag engraved with name, postcode and contact number to be attached to the saddle This would enable a quicker identification and hopefully location of where rider may be if you are separated from your horse. the rider did phone in an hour later and was thankfully uninjured.
Some more suggestions on this subject:
Riders should have information about themselves on their person. Unconscious people can’t provide information!!
Tell people where you intend to ride.
Where something bright…..florescent jacket!
If you have a mobile phone take it with you, keep it switched on. Mobile phones can be used as a homing beacon.