Operation Gallop and Equine Week of Action take place annually, and the aim is to promote the safety and security of horse riders. As part of this, officers from Neighbourhood Policing Teams across Wiltshire will be continuing to patrol communities and offer free tack stamping and security and safety advice to horse riders. 

If you would like to request tack stamping at your equestrian stables, please get in touch with your local neighbourhood policing teams. Specific community events will be advertised by local policing pages on social media.

Wiltshire Police advise drivers to:

• Keep at least a two metre gap when passing horses
• Approach horse riders slowly and with caution
• Restrict speeds to 10MPH when passing horses
• Exercise care particularly when driving along country lanes near to byways, and approach blind bends slowly 

Wiltshire Police advise horse riders to:

• Always wear fluorescent vests or clothing to maintain high visibility on the roads 
• Consider the use of a camera which can be attached to your riding hat to record any dangerous driving
• Report all instances of dangerous driving to the police using the Operation Snap function on the website. Always call 999 when there is a threat to life.