DUI on a horse - Land Rovers Only

WCURoverD90 · 10-11-2006, 09:23 AM

CLAYTON, Ga. (AP) — Well, that's a DUI of a different color.

Heather Darnell, 22, of Mountain City, Ga., faces a drunk driving charge after she steered the horse she was riding onto the highway and tangled with a car, authorities said. Darnell also was cited for entering a traffic lane.

She remains in fair condition after being airlifted to the Gwinnett Medical Center in Lawrenceville, Ga.

The horse apparently survived, officials said.

Three people who were in the Pontiac Bonneville that struck the horse Friday night were treated at Mountain Lakes Medical Center in Clayton, Ga., and released: Ancella Gragg, 32, of Lakemont, Ga., who was at the wheel; and a 13-year-old girl and 9-year-old boy.

Trooper Anthony Coleman said Gragg did not see the horse until too late and was unable to avoid hitting it.

"If it's on the public right-of-way, you're under the same jurisdiction as if you're in a car," Coleman said.

pickuprover · 10-11-2006, 09:28 AM

A buddy of mine here in Ontario got charged, and convicted of a DUI while on a horse, was ridding home from his parents farm, on a gravel road, 1 in the morning. Police drove by, stopped to talk, smelt the alcohol, did the breathalizer test. He blew just over, lost his license for a year. The worst part about it is that the horse was bomb proof, new exactly how to get home (ie he could have been dead on the back of it and the horse would have ended up safely at the stables..) But by the law here, and apparently there... if you are even in the ditch riding, you are considered driving a car.... Kinda makes me wonder about taking the horse into town and drag racing on the strip....

kellijo · 10-11-2006, 09:37 AM

A horse? Why would it be a DUI? That's not DRIVING? Hmm....maybe GUI? Galloping?

In my town....people are known for driving MOPEDS under the influence...

pickuprover · 10-11-2006, 09:45 AM

actually, technically even riding a bike drunk on a public road way, can end up with a DUI charge... they are all the same under the motorways act....at least here in Ontario....

75series3 · 10-11-2006, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by kellijo

In my town....people are known for driving MOPEDS under the influence...

Hey Kelli...........you know what Mopeds and heavy woman have in common?

they are both fun to ride but you would not want your friends to see you on one

chrisvonc · 10-11-2006, 09:59 AM

You can get popped in some cities for walking under the influence.

kellijo · 10-11-2006, 10:02 AM

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Hey Kelli...........you know what Mopeds and heavy woman have in common?

Ah, this brings back memories....remember this one Tim?

75series3 · 10-11-2006, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by kellijo

Ah, this brings back memories....remember this one Tim?

I think so

kellijo · 10-11-2006, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 75series3

I think so

Tim, why do you do this to me?

I wasn't being mean to you, will you please remove that?

chrisvonc · 10-11-2006, 10:14 AM

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will you please remove that?

No wait a minute...
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... ok, done.. now you can remove it.

Funrover · 10-11-2006, 10:17 AM

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No wait a minute...
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Now that's funny!!!!!!

So my question is...... How come a buckle bunny never gets in trouble?

kellijo · 10-11-2006, 10:22 AM

75series3 · 10-11-2006, 10:27 AM

You need the one of KJ standing in front of the disco?

75series3 · 10-11-2006, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by kellijo

Tim, why do you do this to me?

I wasn't being mean to you, will you please remove that?

What are you talking about...............are you seeing photos of yourself again?

Just ta wondering

Funrover · 10-11-2006, 10:30 AM

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You need the one of KJ standing in front of the disco?

I prefer the one of her laying in the back of the disco.......

10-11-2006, 09:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
WCURoverD90 RIP Trooper Shawn Blanton Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lake Wylie, SC Posts: 6,764 Gallery: 10	DUI on a horse CLAYTON, Ga. (AP) — Well, that's a DUI of a different color. Heather Darnell, 22, of Mountain City, Ga., faces a drunk driving charge after she steered the horse she was riding onto the highway and tangled with a car, authorities said. Darnell also was cited for entering a traffic lane. She remains in fair condition after being airlifted to the Gwinnett Medical Center in Lawrenceville, Ga. The horse apparently survived, officials said. Three people who were in the Pontiac Bonneville that struck the horse Friday night were treated at Mountain Lakes Medical Center in Clayton, Ga., and released: Ancella Gragg, 32, of Lakemont, Ga., who was at the wheel; and a 13-year-old girl and 9-year-old boy. Trooper Anthony Coleman said Gragg did not see the horse until too late and was unable to avoid hitting it. "If it's on the public right-of-way, you're under the same jurisdiction as if you're in a car," Coleman said. __________________ "All those that believe in Telekinesis, Raise my hand' "If I wanted a Hummer, I would call your girlfriend" Rovers 97 Defender 90 Soft Top 2005 LR3 HSE 1956 Series 1 107 Tow Truck

10-11-2006, 09:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
pickuprover Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,364 Gallery: 0	A buddy of mine here in Ontario got charged, and convicted of a DUI while on a horse, was ridding home from his parents farm, on a gravel road, 1 in the morning. Police drove by, stopped to talk, smelt the alcohol, did the breathalizer test. He blew just over, lost his license for a year. The worst part about it is that the horse was bomb proof, new exactly how to get home (ie he could have been dead on the back of it and the horse would have ended up safely at the stables..) But by the law here, and apparently there... if you are even in the ditch riding, you are considered driving a car.... Kinda makes me wonder about taking the horse into town and drag racing on the strip.... __________________ Andrew Barr. 1972 Series III 109. "the Tin Turtle" "However, that was his ploy and I caved....totally caved... LOL!" Jellijo

10-11-2006, 09:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
kellijo Mostly Harmless Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 11,455 Gallery: 0	A horse? Why would it be a DUI? That's not DRIVING? Hmm....maybe GUI? Galloping? In my town....people are known for driving MOPEDS under the influence... __________________ Kellijo 98 D1 'If we worry too much about ourselves, we won't have time for others.'

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pickuprover Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,364 Gallery: 0	actually, technically even riding a bike drunk on a public road way, can end up with a DUI charge... they are all the same under the motorways act....at least here in Ontario.... __________________ Andrew Barr. 1972 Series III 109. "the Tin Turtle" "However, that was his ploy and I caved....totally caved... LOL!" Jellijo

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kellijo Mostly Harmless Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 11,455 Gallery: 0	__________________ Kellijo 98 D1 'If we worry too much about ourselves, we won't have time for others.'

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