Bethany Howlett, 25, a veterinary nurse from Mattishall, near Dereham, rides five or six times a week - but says now she rarely gets through a ride without at least one confrontation with a motorist.

“We’ve had no end of issues. Every time I go for a ride on my horse, I have at least one issue with a driver," she said.

“I’ve had abuse shouted at me. It’s getting really dangerous now.”

Horse riders in Mattishall took to the country roads to protest against speeding and abusive drivers. (Image: Bethany Howlett)

Over the weekend, Ms Howlett organised a ride-out with other local horse owners, all of them wearing as much hi-viz clothing as........

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