If you happen to drive by the horses and carriage taking patrons on a heritage ride from the Blue Marlin Inn, horse owner Dana Salisbury asks that you wave, but don’t honk. The sudden sound could startle the horses.
The Horse Council of B.C. has the following tips for drivers when approaching horses on the road:
• When passing a horse and rider on the road, please exercise more caution than you would when passing a pedestrian or cyclist. Due to a horse’s unpredictable nature, they must be given additional distance and attention when passing, so be prepared to stop quickly if necessary.
• Loud or sudden noises can frighten horses: don’t yell or honk, and if you have a loud stereo, please turn it down.
• Never brake or accelerate suddenly, both of which cause noise and may throw up gravel.
• If driving a particularly noisy vehicle, a motorcycle, or pulling a trailer please exercise extra caution. And please slow down.
