Drunk man on horse planned to ride 600 miles

[marmar]

A Colorado man was arrested Monday after allegedly riding a horse while intoxicated, with a dog and pistol in his backpack.

Patrick Neal Schumacher, 45, was arrested near the University of Colorado in Boulder on charges of animal cruelty, prohibited use of weapons, riding a horse while under the influence of alcohol and reckless endangerment, The CU Independent reported.

Witnesses told the Colorado University Police Department that Schumacher was wandering into traffic while going up a busy road. Witnesses also said Schumacher was hitting his horse, Dillon. Schumacher told police he was trying to swat a fly off the horse's head, according to the Denver Post.

“Schumacher failed roadside intoxication tests,” a police news release stated. “A small black powder pistol and beer cans were found in his saddle bag.” ...................(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/10/patrick-schumacher-drunk-horse_n_3899161.html?utm_hp_ref=weird-news

[rocktivity]

1. I remember that joke!

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Is he the guy who walked into a bar with a bucket and asked the bartender to make a martini in it for his horse? The bartender did, they took it outside, and the horse drank it with one sip. The bartender tells the man that the martini is on the house and offers to buy him a drink. But the man says, "No way -- I never drink and drive!"


rocktivity

[TheDeputy]

2. Hilarious!!

Riding under the influence. I have to check and see if that is on the books here! My grandpa got busted for it in Illinois sixty years ago.

[1917]

3. -

My neighbor got arrested for being drunk on a horse. Somebody called the police when the horse kicked the person's car. It was a later model, so got dented pretty good (lol).

[fizzgig]

4. oh boulder

you so crazy

[Wounded Bear]

5. Why would he carry a dog in his backpack?