To the Editor,
Yesterday, I was enjoying the sunny afternoon driving my horse and cart near Canyon Park. Suddenly, two young fellows on very loud motorbikes appeared behind me. My horse was getting antsy and I didn't even have a moment to signal the bikers to slow down or back off when they flew by me going way too fast. My horse was spooked and jumped into a gallop, then starting bucking as well. She is well trained and used to regular traffic and has never done this before.
That is the nature of a horse; they are flight animals and as such are unpredictable. When scared, they will run. I was very lucky that I was able to get her under control before we had a wreck. The road is narrow and the ditches are deep. There was no place to get off the road in time.
I have as much right to be on the roads and enjoy my sport as bikers do. Please, please, if you ride a motorbike and you see horses on the roads, either ridden or driven, show some respect and common sense. Slow down or stop and give the rider/driver a chance to move to a safe place before you go by.
Sheila Watson
Canyon