MerrySherryRider
Well-Known Member
I think there is something weird going on here. Either:
- There truly is a Hi-viz 'war' going on between the two 'main' hi-viz equestrian companies.
- The visit from the police at Wharfedale was just an over zealous copper (but then how does that explain Your Horse pulling their free gifts?)
- WY Police have decided they don't like the hi viz range
- Someone is on the verge of getting sued
- Somebody connected with the industry has seriously peed someone off
Any other theories anyone would like to throw into the mix?
It's much more simple than that. The range is designed to make the motorist on first sight, in a spilt second, to subconsciously think, 'Police/penalty points/speed check/brake.'
Having then registered that it is not a police horse and rider, the motorist feels conned, even those who would have taken care passing the horse. It alienates responsible drivers and alienates the bad drivers and reinforces negative feelings towards horses on the road.
Riders do inconvenience other road users, so surely its better to wear plain hi viz, ride considerately and thank drivers for their patience rather than fooling them into submission ?