The New Forest Equestrian Association (NFEA) is very pleased that the NFNPA have clearly put great efforts into investigating every submission presented to the NPA setting out concerns regarding the NPAs draft proposals of last year. They have now responded with a positive approach and appear to have scrapped many of the issues that caused much disquiet among Forest residents and in particular horse owners.
The NFEA has long advocated that dialogue is the best way to arrive at acceptable, practical proposals and that regulation is best achieved by education, encouragement and the spread of best practice. It is pleasing therefore to see that the newly formed Equine Forum comprising the NFEA together with many other interested user groups and equine experts is liaising closely with the NPA to ensure that no further regulation is proposed without a demonstrable understanding of the wider issues involved and a thorough review of non-regulatory options
The New Forest Equestrian Association has championed the horse riders/owners of the New Forest since 1993. The membership fee is kept deliberately low to ensure everyone can be involved and offer their views and expertise to help us keep the Forest a place where horse riding is not only permitted but is of prime importance to the local economy and preservation of the unique environment and cultural heritage of the New Forest. Support us now and join today.