I hope you don't all think I am overreacting but I just thought it was a bad example of riding on the roads.
First off they were riding two abreast which is fine, taking up the whole lane. I followed behind them for 8 minutes and it was clear some of the cars had been behind them even longer.
The whole time I was following not once did they look over their shoulder, they made no attempt to let any of the cars pass at any time. The road was too narrow for any of us to pass but loads of side roads they could of pulled into. They also did not thank or acknowledge any of the drivers, not even those on the opposite side of the road who pulled over to let them pass parked cars.
I was then shocked that at the end of the road they stopped the traffic on the main road to allow them to enter the road without waiting meaning even more cars were stuck behind them. I realise perhaps they are taught to control the road and the horses were in training but both looked very relaxed and riders were on a long rein and chatting to each other. I was annoyed so I can only imagine that the car drivers felt the same.
First off they were riding two abreast which is fine, taking up the whole lane. I followed behind them for 8 minutes and it was clear some of the cars had been behind them even longer.
The whole time I was following not once did they look over their shoulder, they made no attempt to let any of the cars pass at any time. The road was too narrow for any of us to pass but loads of side roads they could of pulled into. They also did not thank or acknowledge any of the drivers, not even those on the opposite side of the road who pulled over to let them pass parked cars.
I was then shocked that at the end of the road they stopped the traffic on the main road to allow them to enter the road without waiting meaning even more cars were stuck behind them. I realise perhaps they are taught to control the road and the horses were in training but both looked very relaxed and riders were on a long rein and chatting to each other. I was annoyed so I can only imagine that the car drivers felt the same.