Sarah McKinlay: Horse Advocates Access Waikato fighting to ride animals on Raglan beaches

Waikato horse riders are continuing their fight to be able to ride their animals on Raglan's beaches. In 2020, the local council began enforcing a by-law banning horses and vehicles on the main beach, but a procedural error means it's not legal. The council is now planning to create a new by-law to rectify its mistake, and block horse access to beaches again. Horse Advocates Access Waikato Secretary Sarah McKinlay says it's a blow to local riders. She told Kate Hawkesby it's estimated 20 percent of the country's equine population is in the Waikato region. McKinlay says there's a lack of safe spaces for the public to ride their horses, despite the massive figure. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.