Middelkerke Westende - Middelkerke Toerisme
Middelkerke Westende - Middelkerke Toerisme
Middelkerke Westende - Middelkerke Toerisme
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Horse-riding<br />
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Th e dunes<br />
Horse-riding is forbidden in the dunes.<br />
Beach<br />
Horse-riding is allowed on the beach, except during the Easter holidays, the<br />
Whitsun holidays and in the period between 1 June and 15 September.<br />
During these periods horse-riding is only allowed in the following zones :<br />
- between 7.30 pm and midnight between the wave breaker of Paul Houyouxstraat<br />
and Zeedijk no. 300 (hotel ‘Bellevue’)<br />
- between 7.30 pm and midnight between the wave breaker of Strandlaan and<br />
Nieuwpoort<br />
Ride as near to the water as possible.<br />
Fishermen on horseback or mounted policemen are exempted from these regulations.<br />
Obligatory registration number<br />
Every horse entering the beach must have a registration number. Th is number has<br />
to be visible both on the left and on the right side of the saddlecloth. Th e number<br />
consists of the letter ‘MI’ and an identifi cation number and is black on a white background.<br />
Th e black letters must be at least 5 cm high. Th e registration numbers can be<br />
obtained from the secretarial offi ce at the town hall. It costs € 12,50. Riding stables<br />
can issue registration numbers as well.<br />
Public road<br />
Horse-riding on public roads is allowed if the rider is 14 or older. Riders from the<br />
age of 12 and up can also use the public roads, but only if they are accompanied by<br />
a rider who is at least 21 years old. If a riding school organises a guided ride, at least<br />
one of the guides must be 16 or older. It is forbidden to gallop within the built-up<br />
area. Persons accompanying or riding mounts are responsible for the removal of the<br />
droppings of these animals.<br />
More information: If you want to receive more information on horses and horseriding,<br />
you can always consult het Vlaams Paardenloket.<br />
www.vlaamspaardenloket.be