Origin English saying

Posted by Henry March 16, 2004In reply to Origin English saying posted by Jessica on March 16, 2004

Can anybody tell me more about the origin of an old English saying "A sign is no use, unless a man on a galloping horse can read it"?
Like when its dated (What century) etc.

A blind man on a galloping horse is frequently put forward as someone with poor perception. If he can notice something, anyone can. Its use is current, but I don't know its origin. As you suggest, it's not a modern image.