Attention drivers using Stable Lane (DA5 2AW)!

This message is for anyone using Stable Lane to access the equestrian businesses or the Horseshoe Barn party venue.

Important reminder: Stable Lane is a designated Public Bridleway (BW250) from Vicarage Road to Joydens Wood. This means horses have the right of way.

The issue:

• Some drivers are exceeding the 5mph speed limit for public bridleways, creating a dangerous situation for horse riders and other users.
• The paved surface of the lane can mislead drivers into thinking it's a regular road, but it's not.

What we ask:

• Please slow down when approaching horses and riders.
• Drive with care and caution when passing horses, as they are unpredictable animals.
• Be aware that liability rests with drivers in the event of an incident, due to the legal status of the lane.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Beware feeding potatoes to horses can be lethal - Appeal for information

A recent post on social media platform Facebook revealed a member of the public against another member of public to stop feeding horses potatoes in the Barnehurst area last week and refused to do so.

What is normal for humans to eat, potatoes can be lethal to horses, in this case causing them to get colic and face a hefty vet bill!

This is an appeal for information if this person or anyone who knows this person in the photo below (taken from the facebook post) to contact the original poster asap. Thank you for your cooperation.

Individual feeding horses as mentioned

Source: Moderator of Barnehurst Gossip Column (22-12-2022)

Internet search reveals an external source on 'CAN HORSES EAT POTATOES? ' (gdpr).

Vandalism appeal near Old Bexley Equestrian Centre, Kiln Lane

Please be aware that at some time last night on Wednesday 3 August or early hours of Thursday 4 August 2022, Old Bexley Equestrian Centre had their boundary fencing vandalised cut, and removed along the unmade section (Byway) of Tile Kiln Lane resulting in a number of horses escaping onto Tile Kiln.

The vandals had also broken and damaged the ‘stop up vehicles’ gate half way up.

This is an appeal to residents to check your CCTV footage or If you think you may have seen or heard anything suspicious, or have any information related to this incident then please contact St Mary's & St James Ward Police on 101, or 020 8721 2816, or via email at stmarys.stjames.snt@met.police.uk alternatively you can call them above or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 1111.

If any one saw or has any information in this regard please contact 01322 557745.

Source: Nextdoor