Petition · Department for Transport
Make it mandatory for horse riders to wear body protection and helmets
Open for signatures
63 signatures
What the petition asks
Make it mandatory for all horse riders when on a horse wear body protection and helmet.
My mum died from falling off horse - in the paperwork it was noted she was suitably dressed for horse riding including a helmet. There was no mention of body protection - which is available but not mandatory - if she was wearing this there is a chance her injuries may not have been life ending.
Timeline
| 10 Feb 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
63
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
10 Feb 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.