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not sure the pig thing isn't just hearsay/old wives tails though
Bridleway Problem
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Chumsmum
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My safe old pony isn't bothered about other livestock but I had an 'exciting' experience riding a track that was surrounded by pigs either side - the longest 5 minutes of my life - we got through okay but wouldn't fancy doing it near to main roads etc.
Good idea about signs and maybe gate at the end?
Good idea about signs and maybe gate at the end?
AmyMay
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not sure the pig thing isn't just hearsay/old wives tails though
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not sure the pig thing isn't just hearsay/old wives tails though
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PeterNatt
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It is accepted that some horses have a probelm with pigs.
However if there is a problem with the pigs being close to the bridleway then the access department of your local county council can ask the owner of the adjacent land to the bridleway to keep the pigs well away from the bridleway. If the owner refuses to then the local District Council can use the environment act (as ammended) to compel the owner to do so. This act can also be used for dogs and various other nuisances such as stallions.
If you require any further asistance then please do not hesiatet to e-mail me on peter.natt@btinternet.com
However if there is a problem with the pigs being close to the bridleway then the access department of your local county council can ask the owner of the adjacent land to the bridleway to keep the pigs well away from the bridleway. If the owner refuses to then the local District Council can use the environment act (as ammended) to compel the owner to do so. This act can also be used for dogs and various other nuisances such as stallions.
If you require any further asistance then please do not hesiatet to e-mail me on peter.natt@btinternet.com
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Donkeymad
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As if farmers don't have enough problems without horse riders complaining about what the landowner keeps on his own farmland.
AmyMay
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As if farmers don't have enough problems without horse riders complaining about what the landowner keeps on his own farmland.
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I know, pretty shocking. But also shocking is the thought that me and my horse could end up mushed on the road, if he took fright of them.
They're not farmers, it's a scrappy piece of 2 acre rough grazing.
As if farmers don't have enough problems without horse riders complaining about what the landowner keeps on his own farmland.
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I know, pretty shocking. But also shocking is the thought that me and my horse could end up mushed on the road, if he took fright of them.
They're not farmers, it's a scrappy piece of 2 acre rough grazing.
PeterNatt
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You have got every right to use and enjoy the bridleway in safety. I bet that the bridleway was there before the field was bought by the present owners or the pigs where put on it. Land ownership also has it's responsibilities and I am sure that if the owners have any sense of resposibility they will keep the pigs fenced well away from the bridleway.
snaffle
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you could
a) ask the council for a temporary alternative route whilst the pigs are there
b) ask the council for a formal diversion order to reroute the path on a permanent new line, that would solve the propblem of the nasty road junction.
I know how you feel, i met a peacock in full dispaly at the junciton of byway and road, had to turn back as it was just TOO risky.
btw, which county is this in?
a) ask the council for a temporary alternative route whilst the pigs are there
b) ask the council for a formal diversion order to reroute the path on a permanent new line, that would solve the propblem of the nasty road junction.
I know how you feel, i met a peacock in full dispaly at the junciton of byway and road, had to turn back as it was just TOO risky.
btw, which county is this in?
AmyMay
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Hi Wheelbarrow, many thanks for your suggestions. We are in South Wales.
Re-routing the bridleway would not be an option, although there could definately be some improvement made to the exit on to the road.
Re-routing the bridleway would not be an option, although there could definately be some improvement made to the exit on to the road.
PeterNatt
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If you need further assistance then also contact your local County BHS Access/ Bridleway Officer who will be only to pleased to assist you.
AmyMay
Situation normal
I rode the bridelway again this morning. The new owners of the land were there again, and I stopped to chat. They are now going to put the pigs on the farthest edge of the 2 acre plot - so no longer right next to the bridleway. It's a huge relief, and I told them how grateful I was for them re-considering.
After our discussions last week, they said that they too had realised that there was a real safety risk due to the position of the road.
After our discussions last week, they said that they too had realised that there was a real safety risk due to the position of the road.
Pedantic
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