As part of my feedback into the Auckland Spatial plan, I put some research into the current laws and bylaws around horse riding on roads and berms, and also into how the Council can create paths and trails that allow horse riders alongside cycles and walkers.
The sad fact is that New Zealand's laws, and bylaws are very anti-horse (and rider).
I intend to lobby Councils, NZ Local Government and Central Government to have this put right. We are currently out of step with Australia and the UK where transport laws include horse riders in safety legislation.
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