Vulnerable road users

You are following two horse riders on a narrow country lane with a bend ahead. Should you overtake?

Yes, overtake straight away before the bend
Yes, if you sound your horn to warn the horses
Yes, squeeze past between the horses and the hedge
No, wait until you can pass wide and slow with a clear view
Correct

Why?

Passing horses needs plenty of space and a clear road ahead. Rule 215 of The Highway Code says to pass horses wide and slow, at no more than 10 mph and at least 2 metres, so wait behind until you can do this safely.

Highway Code rule 215

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