Though the early motor cars were often referred to horseless carriages, and many did indeed resemble horse-drawn carriages with the shafts simply removed, it did not take very long for the motorist to forget what it was like to ride or drive a horse on the road. And though the passing of time has made it far less likely to encounter a horse whilst you are driving, some of us do drive near enough to stables to pass them from time to time. May I ask that if you do, you please drive slowly, and quietly, for they are easily frightened.
Recent changes to the Highway code did put them in the vulnerable road user category, along with bicycles, but did not take into account that the rider of a horse is in far more danger than a cyclist, for the bicycle has no fear, or mind of its own, it cannot bolt, or buck, or rear.
This is, I believe, the only set that deals with teaching the general public how to ride a horse. Sadly it was issued so close to the War, and after the War, life really changed, leaving horses behind, swept up and cast aside by mechanization.
However, our success in sport again led to a rise in riding, and though it may never again be as popular as it was in the days when it was ride or walk to get wherever you desired, there are still a considerable number of people of all ages enjoying their weekly ride. Who would really appreciate being introduced to this charming set.