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The rules are simple - Wheels Yield to Heels.
This makes things very simple for approaching traffic. You stop or move over if on the bike. Its a little more complicated when you are overtaking on the bike. Remember the right of way is theirs and you should ask for permission to pass. Give a horse a very, very wide berth as one good kick will pretty much end your day. Very good idea to wait until they can safely move or stop which if you are polite, they are willing to do. Also helps to talk to the rider on the horse as that helps the horse identify you as a person (because you look kind of weird on the bike) when you are approaching and when you are passing. Take your time and never rush around a horse. Don't be a STRAVA jerk. Seriously, don't do it.
When in doubt, remember that good manners keep shared use trails open to all users. I've been mountain biking on shared use trails in multiple states for over 25 years and have NEVER had a "conflict" with another user.
angela (IMBA and DORBA member)
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