Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 56701
Received: 01/12/2021
Respondent: British Horse Society
The equestrian industry (excluding the racing industry) is an important source of diversification for farmers and is a significant rural employer contributing over £100m pa to the Cambs rural economy and is the second largest rural employer nationally. This industry needs a well connected, safe bridleway network. It has a very important impact on health and well being particularly for women, the vast majority of horse riders are female. Grazing land is good for carbon sequestration. For this reason, the bridleway network should be seen as an important facility for economic, social and well being.
The equestrian industry (excluding the racing industry) is an important source of diversification for farmers and is a significant rural employer contributing over £100m pa to the Cambs rural economy and is the second largest rural employer nationally. This industry needs a well connected, safe bridleway network. It has a very important impact on health and well being particularly for women, the vast majority of horse riders are female. Grazing land is good for carbon sequestration. For this reason, the bridleway network should be seen as an important facility for economic, social and well being.