A rider in East Sussex had to get down from their horse yesterday (Tuesday 2) after a stressful incident involving dogs running up to her horse.
The video shows three dogs running around the horse's legs, causing the animal to spook and the woman riding to dismount for her own safety.
She posted the video on Facebook saying the incident was "stressful, to say the least".
According to the rider, the owners and their pets had been seen before and disagreed when the rider said their dogs were not under control.
They reportedly refused to put the animals on leads.
Posting online, Charlotte Hutt said:
"Just to say around Lewes/Brighton area I have seen these people walking their dogs before, and today was stressful to say the least.
"My horse is absolutely fine with dogs but these ignorant people would just not get their dogs under control, despite the fact they ran back to them like three times?
"They didn’t put them on the lead and it puts riders and their dogs in danger.
"They're awfully lucky the dogs didn't get hurt and neither me or my horse - it could have easily been a lot worse. I just don't see why some people choose not to control their dogs, especially when they see what’s happening.
"And of course no apologies, she actually said “we do have our dogs under control" (I had to mute the video due to the language 
) . Anyway great hack this morning..."
Just to say around lewes/brighton area I have seen these people walking their dogs before and today was stressful to say the least. My horse is absolutely fine with dogs but these ignorant people would just not get there dogs under control despite the fact they ran back to them like three times? They didn’t put them on the lead and it puts riders and their dogs in danger. Theyre awfully lucky the dogs didnt get hurt and neither me or my horse it could have easily been alot worse , I just dont see why some people choose not to control their dogs especially when they see what’s happening. And of course no apologies she actually said “we do have our dogs under control “ (I had to mute the video due to the language 😂ðŸ˜) . Anyway great hack this morning ......
Posted by Charlotte Hutt on Tuesday, March 2, 2021
According to the British Horse Society, there's been an increase in dog related incidents involving horses in recent years.
Dog owners do have a responsibility to keep their pets under 'close control' under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 Section 3, or they could face prosecution.
‘Close control’ will differ from dog to dog depending on the reliability of recall and obedience once recalled. If a dog does not have good recall, it’s advisable to keep it on a lead if you may encounter horses or other livestock.
The British Horse society advises riders who find themselves in a similar circumstance to stay calm, protect vulnerable riders, and ride away from the dog if possible.
It's also advised that the horse's head is kept away from the dog.
Sussex Police have been contacted for comment.
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