Sharon Moore Equine

Drop-in sessions starting on 29th June. Survey link near bottom of post...open til 19th July

Chase Road Public Consultation

Join us for drop-in sessions next week to have your say in the future of vehicle access along Chase Road, a private road and public bridleway on Cannock Chase.

Monday 29th June
11-12:30 Cannock Chase Visitor Centre, Marquis Drive
2-4pm Brocton Village Hall

Wednesday 1st July
4-6pm Brocton Village Hall

Thursday 2nd July
2-4pm Cannock Chase Visitor Centre, Marquis Drive
5:30-7:30pm Pye Green Community Centre

Friday 3rd July
10am-12 noon Brocton Village Hall
2-4pm Guided Walk from Chase Road Corner booking required via this link https://ethos.govocal.com/en-GB/events/e5748a9d-d15d-47be-b48a-3b300c459d69

Saturday 4th July
10am-12 noon Brocton Village Hall
1-3pm Guided Walk from Chase Road Corner (booking required via this link https://ethos.govocal.com/en-GB/events/1fe13c3f-36ae-4c8b-bf6d-6ffd0919e9fd )

Sunday 5th July
11-12:30 Cannock Chase Visitor Centre, Marquis Drive

The team will also be out on Chase Road between these sessions please see full details of those and all the above sessions on the consultation hub https://ethos.govocal.com/en-GB/projects/chase-road-consultation where you can complete the online questionnaire anytime until the 17th July.

Lovely film about Cannock Chase National Landscape reminding us of the wildlife, landscape and industrial heritage of the area 🥰

Beneath our feet, an Adders' eye view The film highlights the importance of this iconic, secretive and most remarkable creature and the everyday issues it faces. Cannock Chase National Landscape ...

Careful with those spooky horses...strange things going on at the Chase with giant teddies and UFOs 😬🤣

Off peak parking at Birches Valley - that's week days during term time not school holidays currently.
Addressing one of the issues raised in the rider survey I circulated

Great news for Cannock Chase riders! 🐎

We are thrilled to announce that Birches Valley at Cannock Chase now has provision for off-peak horsebox parking! Another positive outcome from our current Cannock Chase National Landscape Farming in Protected Landscapes project.

The website has been updated, and there will be a permissive route from the parking area directly to the bridleways. Many thanks to the Foresty England Team at Cannock Chase.

We hope this provision will encourage riders who prefer or need facilities such as toilets nearby and address the requests for more secure-feeling parking from some riders in our survey.

Check out the updated details here: https://www.forestryengland.uk/cannock-chase-forest/horse-riding-cannock-chase-forest

Our Cannock Chase resource for horse riders is gathering pace! 🚀

Our project lead, Sharon, has been a force of nature. She's been out in all weathers scouting routes and parking spots, and working closely with stakeholders to make sure every voice is heard. 🌧️

A massive THANK YOU to the 101 riders who shared their thoughts via our survey on the future of the Chase. Your feedback has been invaluable to the project, and the results are in! 🗺️

💡 Here’s what we’ve learned about how you ride 💡
• Solo vs. social - while most enjoy a ride with friends, over half of you love the peace of a solo ride through the trees 🌲

• The 10km sweet spot - 70% of you usually cover between 5–10km per ride 📏
• Walk this way - a third of our community aren't just in the saddle, they're leading their horses on foot, too! 🚶
• Go your own way - many of you know the Chase trails so well that you decide your route as you go 🗾

🛑 The challenges 🛑
Grab your neckstrap, it's not always a smooth ride... You’ve highlighted that loose dogs, road crossings, and busy sections are the biggest hurdles on the Chase trails right now.

💭 The wish list 💭
We heard you loud and clear! You’re dreaming of:

✅ Clearer waymarking & better maps
✅ Dedicated parking with actual facilities
✅ More grassy paths to explore
✅ Educational info for other users of the chase

We’re taking all of this on board to make your experience of the Chase even better for you and your horses. What’s one thing that would make your next ride at Cannock Chase perfect? Let us know in the comments! 👇

💚 The project is funded by Cannock Chase National Landscape Farming in Protected Landscapes and BHS's Ride Out Fund. 💚

📣If you’ve used roads with a horse or pony in the previous year, we would love to hear from you! It can be with your own or one you loan or share, or even one you only occasionally exercise. We would like to hear about your activity and experiences when using public roads together as well as your thoughts about road safety.

👉Complete this short survey by 6 March: https://tinyurl.com/4c2ph4b3

Who has a fire horse? My little Amber has a fire horse temperament. And I was born in a fire horse year 😊 She's been with me for almost two years now. She's as real sweetie, loves a fuss, always getting into mischief and a little sensitive to her surroundings. If she's worried I need to stand quietly and reassure her. I'm hoping to back her this year and restart my endurance journey. I had a little sit on her last year but waiting for some better weather as I don't have an arena, just a muddy field! I'll be sharing our journey 🥰

I sometimes take secateurs out with me for minor issues 👌

Is your favourite local bridleway being obstructed and you’re not sure what to do, well not to fear the access team is here. 🦸🏼‍♂️

Here are our recommended first steps you take:
🌲 Identify the location of the issue
🌲 Take photos of the issue if possible
🌲 Check the online map of rights of way in your county/authority area
🌲 Report the issue via the online reporting portal for the county/authority
🌲 Even if the problem has already been reported, REPORT IT AGAIN!
🌲 Allow the authority a reasonable time to respond to the report
🌲 Follow up the report if you do not receive a satisfactory response within a reasonable time
🌲 Raise with the Parish Council if you are dissatisfied with the response from the county/authority

If you’ve reported an issue and need further support, please email [email protected]

For more information 👉🏻 www.bhs.org.uk/about-us/our-access-work/reporting-access-issues/