Riders bridle at horse beach ban

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Horse-riders in Frinton are furious after Tendring District Council banned them from riding on the beach. Emma Overton is helping to organise a petition to get the decision overturned.

From the Easter week just gone until October horses have now been completely banned - something Will Lodge of Tendring District Council says is necessary.

Horses barred from the beach

But riders say the beach is a safe place for everyone. Until now, in the summer months, they've been able to use the beach before 9 and after 6, which they say has always worked well. Local councillor Peter Harris says he understands concerns about large visitor numbers, but he says there needs to be a compromise. He's called for an urgent meeting and hopes the council will reconsider. Tendring District Council says it will review the decision in the autumn.