Lee Dillon MP is calling on riders and horse owners for help as he intensifies his parliamentary campaign for safer roads for horses, riders and carriage drivers.The MP for Newbury is asking people to sign a petition and share their experiences of road safety incidents involving horses. Lee intends to use all the information gathered to strengthen the case for further Government action.Lee has been a leading voice in trying to improve road safety for horses and riders and was responsible for introducing the Road Traffic (Horse and Rider Safety) Bill in September 2025, securing a dedicated Westminster Hall debate in January 2026, and presenting a petition to Parliament.His campaign calls for improvements to driver awareness and education, better consideration of equestrian safety in driving standards, closer engagement with equestrian organisations, and action to reduce collisions and injuries.Latest figuresThe latest figures from British Horse Society state that there were 2810 road incidents involving horses in 2025 which resulted in the deaths of 59 horses and injuries to 86 people. Of these incidents, 83% were caused by a vehicle passing too quickly while 78% were the result of a vehicle passing too closely.The Highway Code advises motorists passing horse riders and horse-drawn vehicles to do so at speeds under 10mph and allow at least two metres of space. Aiming for practical changeFor more than a year, riders, carriage drivers and horse owners from across the country have been telling me about frightening experiences on our roads, said Lee.Ive taken those voices to Parliament, secured a dedicated debate and introduced legislation, but we now need to turn that parliamentary pressure into practical change.This isnt about drivers versus riders. Most motorists want to do the right thing. We need to make sure people understand how to pass horses safely and give equestrians a proper voice when road-safety decisions are made.Thats why Im asking people to sign the petition and, importantly, tell me what they have experienced. The more evidence we can take back to Government, the stronger our case for change.For more information on the campaign, to sign the petition and to share your experiences, click here.Image Your Horse Library.Related contentHow to tell if a horse is happy5 things your horses vet really wishes you wouldnt doSix signs youre a happy hackerBenefits of schooling for horses who exclusively hackWhen you should (and shouldnt) be hacking on a contactThe post MP asks for help from riders as he steps up his campaign for safer roads appeared first on Your Horse.