The Nuwara Eliya Municipal Council has introduced stringent operational guidelines and safety zoning for tourist pony ride operators around Lake Gregory and Victoria Park.

Following concerns regarding untethered ponies straying onto busy town thoroughfares, the council has demarcated dedicated lakeside bridle trails, instituted mandatory veterinary health checks, and mandated luminous safety collars for registered animals. Municipal inspectors noted that structured regulation safeguards tourists and pedestrians while preserving the iconic colonial-era recreational pastime that makes Gregory Lake a cherished destination for holidaying families.