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Some cyclists have lingering concerns about damage caused by equestrians
Laura Meader · CBC News · Posted: Jul 03, 2024
Horses are back on designated sections of the Confederation Trail, and riders are hoping they'll eventually have access to even more of the Prince Edward Island-wide system.
Dr. Sylvia Hall Andrews is a veterinarian and an avid trail rider who spends summers in the province, and is also the secretary of P.E.I. Trail Riders.
She said trail riding with horses is an accepted activity in other parts of Canada, so it makes sense to expand the options for it here on the Island.
"We would like to see an expansion of trail access over time.... The government is well aware our goal is to slowly increase the accessibility," said Hall Andrews.
"We feel that horses are safe on the trail, belong on the trail..."
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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-horses-confederation-trail-access-tourism-1.7252022
