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.'
Emma 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 .