Reflective riding clothing becoming law?

happyclappy said:
There have been one or two Petitions on the Gov Website and all have been thrown out. Do you think that cyclists and motor bikers should wear hi viz as law too? Maybe even walkers? I agree with Hi viz, but a law is a bit too much really.
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I definitely think cyclists should having nearly run one over last week in broad daylight! I'm sorry but head to toe black in a wooded glade is a MISTAKE.

Nothing will save you from a disaster, having lived on a massive hill, where there was a terrible disaster happened only weeks ago here in Bath... hi vis would not have saved the victims. However... it just goes to show that on a planet where motors with four plus wheels dominate... we must take every precaution.

Whilst I am loathed to see hi-vis everywhere... every second counts.
 
JFTD said:
Er, TallyHo, did you even read my posts? It's absolutely personal whether a RIDER decides to put hi vis on the RIDER in case they need to be rescued. It is far more important for public safety to put hi vis on the horse - in my opinion. And I'm not really up for arguing with you on that one, especially if your line of argument is simply to insult anyone who disagrees with you.
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Errrr..... Read my post!

I'm not insulting anyone... just because I said idiot doesn't mean I was aiming it directly at anyone in PARTICULAR.

Stop being so uptight.
 
tallyho! said:
Errrr..... Read my post!

I'm not insulting anyone... just because I said idiot doesn't mean I was aiming it directly at anyone in PARTICULAR.

Stop being so uptight.
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I guess that's not aimed at anyone in particular either?

:rolleyes3:
 
JFTD said:
The concept is flawed anyway. The most important thing is that the horse wears hi vis - not the rider. Thus if the rider is ditched, the loose horse is more visible on the road and marginally less likely to cause a disaster.
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Both should have on really as if the rider has on then it's higher and easier to see - Roo has a hi-viz exercise sheet all year round (waterproof or mesh) and I have at least a vest on as well - makes both of us much more visible but totally agree it's really important for the horse to have hi-viz, so many people only wear a vest but if you come off your horse isn't visible

cremedemonthe said:
It is equally as important that both wear hi viz, if the rider comes off down a bridlepath and horse tanks off , yes horse needs hi viz to help stop it getting smacked in to by a driver but the rider will be less visible and if hurt and laying in the woods/grass/ditch without any hi viz, stands less chance of being spotted. I have spoken to Thames Valley police officers who say hi viz is essential for horse and rider as they have had helicopters up looking for lost, possibly injured riders and they have been spotted much quicker due to rider wearing hi viz.
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exactly, makes a huge difference - also helps for chopper & planes doing exercise to see you and (hopefully) not get too close
 
I would not venture out on to the road without hi-viz. Two years ago when my littlemare was recovering from an injury and I took her for in-hand walks around the village I had a hi-viz tabard and she had hi-viz on her bridle and spats on her legs. As it was the January she was wearing a stable rug I couldn't put on the hi-viz sheet (safely)
 
tallyho! said:
Yes. Babysitting tonight!

Missed you! :D
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Urg, children :/

I'm in a foul mood. I was going to watch an in hand demo but major delays on the motorway put a stop to that. I'm just about ready to bite someone's head off and suck their blood!
 
JFTD said:
Urg, children :/

I'm in a foul mood. I was going to watch an in hand demo but major delays on the motorway put a stop to that. I'm just about ready to bite someone's head off and suck their blood!
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Nothing like an English motorway on a Friday to boil some bile eh?

Had you paid for it? Hope not... Else I'd be fuming with you!
 
tallyho! said:
Nothing like an English motorway on a Friday to boil some bile eh?

Had you paid for it? Hope not... Else I'd be fuming with you!
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I don't understand how a civilised country can be so inefficient... Rage!

Fortunately not, but I was looking forward to stalking the trainer's yard. Will have to do so some other time!
 
JFTD said:
I don't understand how a civilised country can be so inefficient... Rage!

Fortunately not, but I was looking forward to stalking the trainer's yard. Will have to do so some other time!
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Ah well.

Let's argue about hi viz!
 
I just love you two. I think it is time to sit in front of the goggle box and watch some mindless carp with a glass (bottle!) of wine and an enormous bar of chocolate.
 
JFTD said:
It's ugly and everyone who wears it looks like they're possessed by the soul of an angry parasitic wasp...
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I have to disagree.

I look like a very lethargic bumblebee :)

My horse looks like the Thursday recycling truck but that's a good thing and nothing to do with her weight!
 
jemima*askin said:
Not me, I look more like a bumblebee - it's all down to the bodyshape!
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Well if you fall off, you'll find yourself being dunked in spoonfuls of sugar water then won't you!

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Very dangerous - not to mention the delay in getting help to you, you could have an unstable spinal injury or something which could be negatively affected by your dunking.

Hi vis is dangerous - when will you learn?!
 
JFTD said:
The concept is flawed anyway. The most important thing is that the horse wears hi vis - not the rider. Thus if the rider is ditched, the loose horse is more visible on the road and marginally less likely to cause a disaster.
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Agree. And that is why, even though I ride off rode my horse can be seen, because he means the world to me. Oh and I wear it too, so when my loved ones are looking for me they have more chance of finding me. Lets hope it is all a waste of time and nothing ever goes wrong.:)
 
You haven't seen a proper casualty until you seen a tweed clad rider, leaning over a ream holding on to the reins of a half plaited cob squeezing her guts into the water course.

Telling her mates she'll be there in a bit and can they tell the judge to hang on five.
 
tallyho! said:
You haven't seen a proper casualty until you seen a tweed clad rider, leaning over a ream holding on to the reins of a half plaited cob squeezing her guts into the water course.

Telling her mates she'll be there in a bit and can they tell the judge to hang on five.
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A delightful image. I hope it was immortalised in oils to be hung in the National Gallery for the enjoyment of future generations!
 
JFTD said:
Bah humbug. Wasting good happiness for no reason :rolleyes3:



You plebs just don't understand art as a reflection of the true depths of our society.
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Yeah, right, what ??:D Always wanted to say that at a posh dinner party:D
 
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