ridecamp@endurance.net: Re: right of way

Re: right of way

Truman Prevatt (truman.prevatt@netsrq.com)
Thu, 13 Feb 1997 18:15:13 -0400

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>On Thu, 13 Feb 1997 RUN4BEAR@aol.com wrote:
>
>> In a message dated 97-02-13 09:17:41 EST, you write:
>>
>> << The rider is also responsible if they
>> cannont control the horse and it violates traffic law, (e.g. bolting when
>> someone honks or waves) and causes an accident >>
>>
>> That does NOT sound reasonable!!
>
>Sounds reasonable to me, riders should always be responsible for
>controlling their horses. Otherwise, they might cause accidents. An out
>of control horse is a menace to everyone.
>
>This doesn't mean that I am ALWAYS in control of my horse (horses being
>unpredictable creatures), but I am willing to accept responsibility when
>my horse is out of control.
>
>kat
>Orange County, Calif.

In FL if a driver came up behind a horse and honks his horn thus causing
the horse to bolt and run in front of a on coming car resulting in a 122
car pile it would be the driver that honked and spooked the horse that
would be at fault.

Truman

Truman Prevatt
Sarasota, FL

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