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RE: [RC] [RC] Western States 50 Accident - Laurie Durgin


. If she were, I don't think she wouldn't have made the above judgment. 
There are very few places you can pass another horse, and it takes a bit of
planning and working together to do so--such as the person ahead finding a
spot at a switchback.  Even that can be a bit hairy.  I am sure that the
rider would've pulled over if she could have, but I doubt it was a
possibility.  Like I said, I wasn't there, but I do know the trail...

I would like to know more about what or who caused this accident so that we
can do all we can to prevent any more such horrible accidents happening in
the future. I certainly hope there is a thorough follow-up investigation.
In the case of "life threatening" trail manners, perhaps such people should
be banned from further endurance rides, fined, and maybe even serve some
time... I haven't talked to anyone around here yet about this incident, but
it does sound like the rider is lucky to be alive today.

I believe it is actually grounds for criminal charges--endangerment of a human life--
IF the rider was warned to back off, and IF the witnesses are willing to testify for the rider.IF it was a deliberate act of behavior and was obvious and there WERE witnesses who warned him to back off, and she is wiling to press charges. Not to mention civil case for the loss of a horse.
There are "a ACCIDENTS and there are DELIBERATE ACTS OF RECKLESS BEHAVIOR.Like drunk driving--and If it was as deliberate as the witness said he should have to be held responsible for his behavior. For just ignorance or stupidity maybe a fine or deny him to ride rides, but endangering a human life and loss of her horse and companion desevers more consequences....JMHO

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