Such a scary experience

[Londongirl]

*adds safety scissors to dog-bag paraphernalia*

Big hugs to you and Monty. So very scary. Hope you recover soon.

[lescef]

We have enough trouble with brambles!
Glad you're both ok. Might be adding scissors to the doggy bag!

[sodpot2000]

A small pen knife or Swiss Army knife is quite legal - see the link below to the government summary:
https://www.gov.uk/buying-carrying-knives

I have always had a little pen knife in my pocket since I was a lad for all sorts of little jobs. Apart from flights,the only place you must not carry any sort of knife is into a court. All the court buildings now have airport style metal detectors and any offending items will be confiscated.

[bizzylizzy]

A small pen knife or Swiss Army knife is quite legal - see the link below to the government summary:
https://www.gov.uk/buying-carrying-knives

I have always had a little pen knife in my pocket since I was a lad for all sorts of little jobs. Apart from flights,the only place you must not carry any sort of knife is into a court. All the court buildings now have airport style metal detectors and any offending items will be confiscated.

Thanks for that - (I just googled it and came up with all sorts of nonsense) !

[Maggiesfriend]

It's horrible stuff barbed wire, what it can do to horses legs is indescribable!  Do take special notice of your scratches and cuts, there are so many "bugs" in the ground.  Any redness and swelling and you should should visit your Dr.  It may need an antibiotic. Glad your'e both OK.

[daw]

Well done for getting him free. I've had a show-boy's ear caught in wire in the past and you could hear the screams in the next country. I too carry a very small penknife- it's actually an antique little thing but very sharp now. My story will be if stopped and searched that it is a family heirloom I'm taking to be valued. (Actually got it from a junk shop.)

[Markr64]

Only just seen this and I hope you are both ok.

[PollySpaull]

Thanks everyone. And thankyou for the info regarding carrying a Swiss Army knife! We're both fine now! My scratches and cuts are healing nicely! And Monty is as gorgeous as ever!

[JeffD]

It is legal to carry a knife in a public place as long as the blade is not the type that locks, the blade is 3 inches or less and you have good reason for carrying it. To remove the debris our hairy bundles collect is good reason. 

[PennyB]

It is legal to carry a knife in a public place as long as the blade is not the type that locks, the blade is 3 inches or less and you have good reason for carrying it. To remove the debris our hairy bundles collect is good reason. 

Yep, I carry a small Swiss army knife (attached to my key ring), which is brilliant if I ever need it - I also asked a police officer friend if the one I had was legal and he said it was