It is was unfortunate that someone was allegedly killed by their horse bolting due to a low flying Chinook. I say allegedly as I am someone who has seen horses spooked by something as simple as a crisp packet fluttering in the hedge line.
Lets be honest, a half ton of simple minded animal trotting around the countryside can and will do what ever it wants, no matter how much 'in control' the rider seems to think they are. A 9 stone woman is never really in control of such a beast, just getting along as best they can.
Its a shame the knee jerk reaction has led to this restriction placed on training that is more than ever important to the safety and operational effectiveness of the RAF and other aviation units.
Last edited by The Helpful Stacker; 18th Sep 2005 at 17:03.