should horseback riders clean up after their horses?
This morning, I was out for my usual walk on the local trail, enjoying the fresh air and the sound of birds. But just as I rounded a bend, I nearly stepped right into a big pile of horse manure. It’s not the first time, either—every time I walk here, I have to dodge these messes. I know dog owners have to pick up after their pets, so why don’t equestrians have to do the same?
Honestly, it feels a bit unfair. We all want to enjoy the outdoors, but no one wants to track horse droppings back into their car or home. I get that it’s not easy to clean up after a horse, but isn’t it just common courtesy? Or am I missing something about the challenges of horseback riding? I’d love to hear from folks who ride—do you think it’s reasonable to expect riders to clean up, or is there a good reason why it’s not done? I’m genuinely curious, because as someone who loves walking these trails, it’s starting to feel like a real problem.
Sometimes I wonder if the rules are just different for different people, and it makes me a bit frustrated. We all share these spaces, so shouldn’t we all play by the same rules?
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