Pedantic council bosses have ordered that a newly laid two-inch high edge to a bridleway be torn up - in case horses trip and fall over it . Buckinghamshire County Council officers have demanded that stud owner Emma Phillips rips up the new public horse footpath she paid for , after it deemed the granite edging to be a 'trip hazard to horses . ' Ms Phillips , who paid £3,000 for the new bridleway at Quainton Stud , in Aylesbury , Buckinghamshire , called the decision 'ridiculous ' . Buckinghamshire County Council officers have demanded that stud owner Emma Phillips ( right ) rips up the new public horse footpath she paid for , after the council deemed the two inch high granite edging to be a 'trip hazard to horses ' The bridleway was laid as part of a diversion order applied for by the Phillips family , as they wanted to correct an historic route error on maps of the farm dating back to the 1950s . She said : 'All they need to do to resolve this problem at no cost to the council is to certify the path , then everyone can move on and stop wasting time and money . 'They 've been out on so many site visits , but they 're digging their heels in . It 's pathetic . ' The bridleway was laid as part of a diversion order applied for by the Phillips family , as they wanted to correct an historic route error on maps of the farm dating back to the 1950s . Ms Phillips , who paid £3,000 for the new bridleway at Quainton Stud , in Aylesbury , Buckinghamshire , called the decision 'ridiculous ' Bucks County Council officials admitted they forgot to mention that particular section of bridleway in their diversion order . Ms Phillips said : 'The officials acknowledge they made a mistake and now want the order and path changed , so the blame lies with the council officials and not me . ' British Horse Society access and bridleway officer Viv Lynch , added her support , saying : 'As a horse rider , I do not see their proposed changes as a problem . 'The access is good and will not provide a trip hazard for horses . ' In response Lesley Clarke , county council cabinet member for planning and environment , said : 'The bridle gate Ms Phillips has built and the accompanying landscaping appear impressive and we know she has gone to some considerable effort and expense over this . 'However , these works and others were not agreed with the rights of way officers and , as a result , there are some major practical problems that have to be overcome . 'The county council , and in effect the taxpayer , will be responsible for maintaining this bridleway and we have a legal and moral responsibility and a duty of care to ensure it is totally safe before we can allow it , so to avoid it becoming a maintenance liability on the council in future years . ' I am sure we can work out an amicable compromise that will suit everyone and I have asked my officers to keep me closely apprised of the progress . '
Phillips paid £3,000 for new bridleway at Quainton Stud , Aylesbury . But the council deems the granite edging to be a 'trip hazard to horses ' It has now ordered the farm to tear up the two-inch high pathway edge .