VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – A proposal to open sections of Volusia County’s beaches to horseback riding has been withdrawn after receiving overwhelming public opposition.

District 4 Councilman Troy Kent, who first introduced the idea, pulled it during Tuesday’s meeting, saying the community made its stance clear.

“I’ve probably had 98% of emails against the idea and maybe 2% for,” Kent said. “Not only is it not ideal, it’s not feasible.”

The plan would have allowed horseback riding in two non-driving zones, a 9-mile stretch from North Shore Park in Ormond-by-the-Sea to the Flagler County line, and another stretch near Neptune Beach in Ormond Beach.

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Residents who live and recreate along those beaches pushed bac

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