Good people, good times. The word 'grim' is used ironically, as some people insist that different types of users need to be segregated. Coxhill Lane, Potterne, Wiltshire. 30.01.16
I get it all the time too, for some reason people think I’m Forrest Gump and I’m smiling at them whilst thinking’ For what other reason am I doing this’ as they tell me that l should do what I’m doing. Maybe l should just start running and keep going 😉
I think that it is ILLEGAL to do OTHERWISE... - i have been out and about + stopped for horses - and then a stupid little grey corsa comes screaming past with no lights on...
See? This is all it takes, folks. Simple, mannerly and with a mutual respect. You see too many stories of either bad motorcyclists or bad horse people so this was a welcome change
Exactly. When I ride on the roads, I stay far left and keep my boy calm. When a car comes past I will thank them for their respect or I will wave my whip for them to slow down. I hate people who rev to scare horses on purpose. I keep following the rules. So should others.
All part of the fun for him. I practice similar behaviours on my mountain bike obviously without the engine and even then it's like the horse riders own the place.
@@snoopdutt1985 I think you may be misinterpreting them. I mountain bike and gravel bike and my Mrs rides a horse. Her and her fellow riders often act out of fear because the consequence of a thoughtless bike rider can be tragic, for rider or horse, since the horse can always react unpredictability.
@@snoopdutt1985 Like I said you’re obviously not able to empathise with people who’s’ride’ has a mind of its own rather than a frame of metal. What may appear as arrogance is probably not if you’ve experienced friends being seriously injured or dying due to stupid motorists who can’t think of anybody else.
As a horse rider in Wales I personally think you were very respectful you could have very easily sped past those people but you had to courtesy and common sense to stop and turn off your engine!
Good man, as someone who's been bucked, kicked, and thrown from a horse. Its refreshing to see someone who gives way, very courteously I might add to these men on horseback. I applaud you sir and emplor other riders to be as courteous as this gentleman is.
This is the type of interaction that helps overcome so much of the negativity many feel toward motorcyclists. Mutual respect goes such a long way towards ensuring we can all enjoy our activities in shared spaces.
Thank you from the horse riding community, you are a gem wish there were more considerate folks like you, pity the guy felt he needed to say anything as you done everything you could to help, you just always get one. I have to say had great experiences with motorcyclists, you my friend are saving a life doing this .👍 stay safe .
He wasn't like that at all. It was merely a polite request. Unfortunately, there are far too many motorcyclists who have no respect for others and I suspect the horserider may have had a bad experience or two as a result. It's easier to control a motorcycle than a horse that's decided to throw a wobbler and you're on the horse, it can be fatal!
Well . I once stood very still while waiting for a fox. Very early in a summer morn... then a woman rides up the hill making a very happy noise. Very happy . Like oh uh oh uh Ooooooo.... Felt like sharing the story. Nice shared moment of respect between country folks. 😊
As an American I can appreciate the use of dry humor without a need for explanation. Comedy here has gotten to the point where you actually have to lead with "This is a joke and not how I really feel, so please don't take offense" followed by 40% of people taking offense.
This is the only downside of my Yamaha with free-flowing pipes. Came across a lady riding a horse on a main road so I stopped and she was INCREDIBLY thankful. Made my day too, to have such a positive interaction with another person. I’d hate to be responsible for a horse bucking off its rider, especially a kind old lady.
I never turn my engine off , I'll slow down and give plenty of space while going round but if the horse is scared of noise keep it off the roads it's dangerous
I feel sorry for horse riders who don't realise the enduro bike was invented years ago. They spend hours looking for stupid bits of leather, hay, nails, shoes, silly hats and boots to keep their mode of transport running when all they have to do is be lucky enough to find and buy a Yamaha WR250R which is the god damn best mode of transport anyone could ever need.
If you watch videos of motorcycle riders in the USA, (where I live) they often show off how they chase down people in their cars and smack their side-view mirrors off if they feel they were impeded in their high-speed slalom through traffic. They imperil everyone including themselves. You don't behave as though the rest of the world should yield to you. I wish more would follow your example.
The same here in England. Horse riders have routes that they can be sure they will not encounter motor vehicles on, though can use all public highways other than footpaths and motorways.
@@WiltshireByways So much safer, although on occasion we will come across motorized vehicle on horse trails, first time I thought my horse was going to LOSE HIS MIND!!!!! needless to say I'm working on trying to get him used to this sort of stuff lol
Good on you for trying to improve rider conduct. I don't think cycling could ever be misrepresented as much as motorcycling, which is not something I would wish on anyone.
The second horsey man wanted a confrontation and was miffed that he didn’t get one. Clearly, the horse is the only creature in the world with a c**t halfway along its back.
Omg!! I’m not watching another thing ever!! this was so refreshing so how human beings should be with each other, everyone polite but each getting what they needed without screaming and effing and jeffing at each other all done within the peace and quiet of the countryside. It’s made me feel quite hopeful 😇
I live in Germany and it‘s mostly illegal to ride your motorcycle in the nature. A friend of mine *cough cough* had the situation that he stopped his engine for people with dogs and they started shouting at him that it‘s illegal to ride there, pulled him from his motorcycle and called the police...
this is one of the reasons im moving to poland. our new garden is its own trail. land goes on for ages into some woods then onto a lake. damn I got lucky but maybe all my years of suffering in England is now worth it. roll on start of May.
The rider chap may seem a bit OTT, but when you’re on a tense horse, 10 feet up in the air and the ground is a long way away, and very hard, you’ll do what it takes to prevent an accident
I know not everyone agrees with horses being ridden on public roads or paths for various reasons concerning the animal's unpredictable nature, but like everything else, horses can be desensitized to their surroundings. They do not always pose a hazard, particularly when *all* parties take appropriate caution.
This is all very fair on the bike riders part, but people that own horses, should be training their horses to be happy around vehicles, not that the biker should be able to scream past them at 8000rpm. But I used to help a local farm that took holiday makers riding, and all of their horses were trained to be happy on the road, and it’s just laziness on top of a superiority complex, which is like I have a horse and has to be my way, that a lot of riders have, which is a big part of the problem. I was at a country pub in Sussex a couple of years ago, and they have a part of the car park put aside for horses, and this stupid woman was riding through the car park, when her horse kicked the front of a parked car right in, busted headlight and a completely buggered front wing, and she was going to leave without informing the cars owner, but a few of us stopped her, and the fury of her swear words was amusing, especially when we found out that she didn’t have insurance, and she honestly believed that it was the car drivers fault, even though he was eating lunch with his family at the time. And it was a bit similar in this case, because the biker had stopped well short. And he had stopped his engine, but still that dick on the Hunter, felt that he had to say more than hello and thank you...
Been horse rider for thirty years & I cant understand why folks are upset with what the horse rider said- some people you meet on the road really dont understand how horses can react and all horses are different
I did exactly this with my quiet road bike and the hoarse rider was determined to complain! He was hell bent on moaning whatever I did. You're entitled to be there as much as them so just ride, ifs they wanna ride unpredictable animals then that is up to them
I used to ride horses, now I ride motorcycles, back in the day the trail bikers would do the same as you. At some point there were some assholes that flew past everyone without any regard to safety... Now you can hardly ride a motorcycle off road legally anywhere... Courtesy goes a long way, well done!
Not so - more that Scots law hasn't prescribed everything like in England and Wales. My understanding is that a public road must connect to public places together, so two other roads or an isolated chapel. I think those that know keep a very low profile!
WiltshireByways I hope to stand corrected! but as far as my understanding goes there are private land owners in Scotland who refuse entry to their land and also forestry commission land is no entry. I apologise for late reply but I never got notification on your reply. 🍻
Here in the States, I used to go to Brown’s Camp in the Tillamook State Forest (plenty of videos on RU-vid, take a look), which was connected to trailheads for mountain bikes and horses. With a rock quarry also becoming the de-facto place for target shooting, and plenty of SUVs taking to the trails, it’s a crowded place. Perhaps it’s the sheer size of our Off-Highway Vehicle areas or how we mark them, but pedestrians and horses never cross paths with motorcycles, ATVs, or 4x4s. It seems like what you need on the other side of the pond is a dedicated OHV area, whether it’s privately or publicly owned. Bonus points if you could replicate the track layout from Indian Dunes.
Wow what a great ambassador u r for the biking community. That was a fab thing to do and let the horse have a look and also the chat between the 3 of u. We all moan at people who get it badly wrong so I'm sending lots of praise and good wishes to you. Stay safe 😊❤️
I was working on the footway on the main road in a rural area where a bridal way crosses the road once, all I had was pedestrian barriers out around the inspection chamber and I was standing in the road in high Viz clothing. A lady on a passing horse went berserk at me, because me walking around in full high Viz clothing sent her horse off on one in the middle of the road. I had no machinery running and was making no noise. But the fact I was moving walking in the road on the opposite side to her was very inconsiderate and I should have known better for alarming her horse. They don't like high Viz clothing apparently, despite the majority of riders wearing it themselves. She told me I would be reported to the highway authority even though I had full authorisation and permits to be there with my work site. Maybe not all horse riders are stable human beings or always considerate themselves?
Straight off the bat not watched more than 10secs and the guy on the bike has good manners when he thanked the dog walkers so I know which way this going to go.
@TWO WHEEL FIX. There at least one road still open to MC if I'm not mistaken. ;-) Corrieyairack Pass. Quote " The Highland Council states that the Corrieyairack Pass is not maintained as a public road, and is not suitable for use as one, so it advises against using motor vehicles on the pass.[1] The road surface is made of stone, though it is now very eroded and damaged, and in many places the original paving has been lost. It is now used primarily by hikers and mountain bikers, as well as access for workers maintaining the adjacent electricity pylon line" Un Quote" They have put up barriers to stop 4x4's but motorcycles can get through. Note: All the road or path closed signs are rectangle, just giving information, not orders. Basically what its saying you can use the pass, but at your own risk
I don't get why ppl would have a problem with it. I live in a place with horsillion stables around and this is kind of nice when we pass each other with riders. I simply stop the engine and admire that beautiful animals. I'm not in a hurry anyway, as I'm enjoying my ride. No one ever had a problem with me passing and 99 of 100 always thank me and give me thumbs up. Simple live and let live rule applies :)
I do this at home here in Ontario Canada as well. It's always a good time for a break let the horses pass take a minute and continue. Nice to share the trails
Crikey. You're lucky to have gotten out of that one alive. Such hostility from both parties. You see, people with different interests just can't get along with one another. We will have to keep fighting until every last one of them is.... Wait, what? We don't need to be horrible to each other? Really?? We can share our toys and privileges? In all seriousness, I wish more people witnessed this sort of behaviour in our countryside. Many people are bigoted about things they know nothing of. I hope to meet you coming the other way some time. Chapeau.
Good on you mate! Its not pretty when a horse kicks off, seen one go through a car windscreen, when the person didnt slow down and it started bucking 😳
I ride a ZXR750 with a rather loud exhaust when ever I'm confronted with a horse I always pull over and turn off the engine. What's 40 seconds out of your ride to show respect.
I live in France and here you just jump on your bike and hit the forests, got to be careful mind during the hunting season as there are alot of heavily armed (.308, .277 etc etc) hunters wandering around, and if it's after lunch most likely a bit pissed. Defo not like the U.K. Good video, good respect shown.
if riders can't control their horses just because of loud noises they shouldn't be on the byway as they are a risk to everyone. vehicle riders have to make sure their vehicles are roadworthy and under control, why should horse riders be any different? What makes them so special?
Because many of the roads were created by horse use and the law we use today was created by them and with them in mind. We can't just cherry-pick the laws that we don't want to apply to us.
Massive respect to the motorcycle rider! I never cease to be amazed at how many horse riders preach to motorists about what to do and not do around horses. My advice has always been simple. If a horse is not comfortable around motorists and vehicles, they should not me on a road!
We have horses. Just train them to get used to the sounds of motor engines. Its all very possible to get used to. Many riders are scared before the horse get scared. Or are scared for the horse whilst the horse is not. Just train them and you have a better, more relaxed ride.
Well yes, horses used to ride against cannon fire, lines of men with guns, roaring fires. Now a car comes past and they flip their shit. It's clearly bad training and control on the owners part
The amount of bridle paths around Lincolnshire but thay never seem to use them .only the boats and byways then complain and then get them restricted to motor vehicle's
Lol you are right on both counts. You of course did the right thing for the walkers and riders. And yes it is a grim fact that off-roading in the UK is sooo far from being able to wildly ‘send it’. What you need is a mate with a farm, I have and that’s where I get my off-road kicks.
Wish the edicate was as nice on the bike trails I ride. They are in fact designated bike trails, however, you can hike them as long as you follow some simple rules which nobody ever does. Many close calls coming around a blind corner to find someone with a dog leash stretched across the entire trail. If they were multi use then fine... but they are built by a bike club, for bikes.
The UK is fast becoming unsuitable for off roading . I used to do trials riding in the 70s and even then the green lanes between sections started to reduce. Hence the reason 90% of 4x4s or adventure bikes dont ever go off road . Unfortunately the UK has just become too crowded.
Well done you mate, a used too do lots of green laneing years ago on a yamaha dt 125, never really got much grief other then the normal knackers you always come across, but we're am living now fairly rural in Northumberland and recently Ave seen quiet a few lads on there crossers good for them but some off the lads aren't doing them self's any favours for them self's popping wheelies along the main roads coming off the fields and massive lumps of mud flying off with no thought for folk walking along the paths and also blasting away thruw the middle of farmers fields were there is no real public right of way sad really when there given folk like ya self a bad name then everyone gets tared with the same brush unfortunately also what's the fascination of the super loud exhausts lol because it's the exhausts been super loud that has the curtain twitchers out then there on the phone to the law, anyways take care mate Liam
Hi Liam - Check out Northumbria TRF, they're a good group of riders who work with landowners and authority to improve standards and assist with education/detection. They recently funded new signs in Slaley Forest and for farmers to use during lambing season.
