No, you should'nt... But what is helpful when encountering horses while you are on a bike is to actually talk... anything random will do, so the horse realises you are a human being. They can't hear bikes very well, or perceive what they are unless they are used to them and by talking they realise you are a human being and nothing to be afraid off...
I just say: I am just talking out loud so your horse knows I am nothing to be afraid of... works
Or just saying good afternoon/morning to the rider, but not when you are right behind the horse, as they will still have a fright. They have a limited range of what they can see and are easily frightened by the unknown... so passing wide is a good idea, as they can't see what is behind them!
Originally Posted by Hanneke
No, you should'nt... But what is helpful when encountering horses while you are on a bike is to actually talk... anything random will do, so the horse realises you are a human being. They can't hear bikes very well, or perceive what they are unless they are used to them and by talking they realise you are a human being and nothing to be afraid off...
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