I JUST wanted to make drivers aware that it is unacceptable for you to beep your car horns at my horse on a country lane and make hand gestures.

Horses have a right to be on the road.

Horses slowing you down on a road should not be the target for your abuse.

You could very well have caused an accident involving my horse and multiple vehicles.

Also to the driver of the bus that was out of service on a country lane, you do not need to drive so close to me.

You were around a ruler-length away from my back rest.

If other drivers overtook you and pulled-in quickly, they wouldn't have been able to see me.

If my horse had also spiked you would have gone straight into the back of me.

If you see a horse, pass wide and slow. Please do not beep your horn with frustration.

Shani Raie by email