Published 2 days ago • loading... • Updated 2 days ago

Poop-scooping will be optional for horseback riders in this B.C. town

Langley Township council voted on March 24, 2025, to amend its bylaw, easing manure cleanup rules for horseback riders in public streets and trails.
The changes followed strong opposition from local equestrians who objected to a spring draft that banned horses on public roads and required immediate manure removal on unsafe terrain.
Mayor Eric Woodward introduced an amendment allowing horses on designated trails and manure removal only where safe and practical, while council also clarified other public space rules.
Brian Harder, who leads the Back Country Horsemen of B.C., expressed gratitude for the recent change that permits continued trail access for their group, but noted that concerns about horse manure on the trails remain unresolved.
The amendment preserves horse access to trails while relaxing cleanup duties where unsafe, reflecting the community’s decades-long rural riding practices and ongoing manure concerns.

Insights by Ground AI

Does this summary seem wrong?