When sharing an arena with other riders, I am always
confused about what to do when passing or being passed by another rider. Here are the “rules of the road” if horses
are traveling in opposite directions:
- If riding at the same gait (for example trotting), pass left shoulder to left shoulder.
- If riding at different speeds (for example one rider is at a walk and another at a trot), the faster rider passes on the inside.
- Don’t stop or back up if riding on the rail to avoid a “pile up.”
From: Mullen, G. (2008).
Amazing Horse Facts and Trivia.
Chartwell Books, Inc., New York. (p.111)
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