Re: RC: RE: The Etiquette of Passing

[Teddy Lancaster <Teddy@runningbear.com>]

How about saying "Passing on the right" or "passing on the left"...lets the
rider ahead know which side you will be passing on and be prepared to yield.

Teddy

Mike Sofen wrote:

> I've had faster riders come up behind me and call out politely, "Yield the
> trail, please".  The key is that I acknowledge their request verbally and
> then search for a stretch of trail where I can either pull off or is wide
> enough that they can pass.  It is frustrating for the riders waiting to pass
> when they don't know if the rider in front has heard them or understands
> their request.
>
> When I hear another horse approaching I will usually ask, "Do you want to
> pass?".  This makes it very easy for both of us.
>
> Mike Sofen
> Redmond, WA
>
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