The Pass Wide and Slow event featured 30 riders and raises safety awareness
The Pass Wide and Slow event was organised by friends Julie Cameron and Kat Stark and acts as a reminder to drivers to reduce their speed and give horses and their riders a distance of two metres when passing them.
Dozens of riders set off from Morningside and trotted along a road-route through Newmains accompanied by the police, including members of the mounted branch.Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.
The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.A number of the riders were children with people also walking up front holding a banner with the important safety message.Julie said: “We had a fantastic turnout with 30 riders taking part plus two police horses, as well as a policeman on foot and a van following behind.
“Hopefully the event has raised the awareness of drivers in Newmains and the surrounding areas on how they should react when they encounter horses on the roads.” And did you know Lanarkshire Live had its own app? Download yours for free here.
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