Rule 53 - The Highway Code

Rule 53

From: rules about animals 47 to 58

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Before riding off or turning, look behind you to make sure it is safe, then give a clear arm signal.

When riding on the road, you should

  • keep to the left
  • keep both hands on the reins unless you are signalling
  • keep both feet in the stirrups
  • not carry another person
  • not carry anything which might affect your balance or get tangled up with the reins
  • keep a horse you are leading to your left
  • move in the direction of the traffic flow in a one-way street
  • never ride more than two abreast, and ride in single file on narrow or busy roads and when riding round bends.
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