Horses and riders in County Durham took part in a national "rideout" as part of the Pass Wide and Slow campaign designed to raise awareness of the risk motorists pose to horse-riders - especially in light of recent changes to the Highway Code.
A large group set off from the Old Hat and Feather Pub in Medomsley on a six mile route. Julie Dixon, who attended the event, spoke of the importance of educating the public about how best to approach and pass horses on the roads.
This year, the Highway Code changed to include clear guidance on how to treat this scenario. The new rules are that cars or motorcycles should be "passing people riding horses or driving horse-drawn vehicles at speeds under 10 mph and allowing at least 2 metres (6.5 feet) of space".
