they are part of old english law, something also to do with bridle paths and ya cant issue parking tickets on streets in the westend due to old english law
i never read the exact book but they have right or way to a car !!!!!
i think the riders should carry a poopa scoopa when riding like i do wioth me dog though !!!!!!
btw my dog was a 54kilo GSD, not far off horse's shite he passed out