The Bridleways Code - Guidelines and etiquette for accessing public and private land on horseback

 

Horses, Manure and Weeds - A pamphlet that talks about horse manure, and provides research information for parks and recreation planners on health and weed spread matters.  (Also available as a pdf - download link at the bottom of this page)

 

A Quick Guide to Horse Sports - A very brief overview of horse sports for the recreation planner or those needing to understand horse riders.  Horse riding is not just a single sport - learn about the diverse range of activities.

 

Public Access and Crown Forests - A guide for those wishing to understand the current status of public recreation access to crown forests.

 

 

 

Other Resources

 

LTSA Glovebox Guide to Towing

 

Keep your Trailer in Tow - another safety publication from LTSA

 

Am I liable for Visitors to my Farm?  A publication by the Dept of Labour for Landowners, requires Adob Reader (PDF format)

 

 

 

Roading Law and Unformed Roads (large PDF)  Quite long, but this is a comprehensive document looking at public access issues and paper roads (in particular). 

Local Government Act 1974 Roads Section  - Some important bits if you are trying to get access to a paper road (unformed road).  This document provides the sections in the LGA that you can use to request access to a paper road, or to argue your case with the local Council to make them enforce access.

 

 

 

FEI Code of Conduct Towards Environment & Sustainable Development  - Adopted in 2005, the equestrian governing sports body Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) includes a code of conduct for all riders and riding organisations.

FEI Code of Conduct for the Welfare of the Horse

At the heart of all horse sports and recreation, the welfare of the horse must be paramount.