The horse rider was nearly forced to dismount after a car that was tailing her overtook her while another car was approaching from the opposite direction Picture: Google

‘Impatient driver’ battled oncoming traffic to overtake horse rider

Tait ap EllisOctober 10, 20250 Comment0

POLICE are on the hunt for an “impatient driver” who reportedly nearly caused serious injury to a horse rider in Bulford.

The force said a blue vehicle turned on to Orchard End from the A3028 High Street just after midday on September 23, when the driver became impatient after following behind a horse rider.

The driver reportedly then overtook the horse while another vehicle was approaching from the opposite direction.

This has nearly caused the rider to be dismounted which could have caused serious injury.

Other road users stopped at the scene to assist the rider and check on her welfare.

Rural crime PC Vicky Howick said: “This is an important reminder to drivers that you share the roads with vulnerable road users including horse riders and it is crucial that you slow down and allow enough space to overtake when it is safe to do so.

“We are keen to receive any dash cam footage from any drivers in the area at the time so we can identify those involved. This incident could have resulted in a serious injury as a result of this driver’s actions.”

Anyone was in the area at the time and witnessed the incident and has dash cam available showing the incident and the vehicle is asked to email 2320@wiltshire.police.uk