Published September 09, 2010, 08:12 AM
Kloucek, D- Scotland, recently announced plans to introduce a bill that would require an outrider — a single horse and rider that helps keep a team of horses under control — with every team of two or more horses in a public parade. The announcement came only days after three people suffered injuries when two mules pulling a wagon were spooked and ran into Labor Day parade spectators in Wagner.
Lawmaker: Parade bill would be ‘knee-jerk’ reaction
A local lawmaker says legislation that may be introduced by state Sen. Frank Kloucek in the upcoming legislative session is a knee-jerk reaction to a Wagner parade incident.Kloucek, D- Scotland, recently announced plans to introduce a bill that would require an outrider — a single horse and rider that helps keep a team of horses under control — with every team of two or more horses in a public parade. The announcement came only days after three people suffered injuries when two mules pulling a wagon were spooked and ran into Labor Day parade spectators in Wagner.
By: Austin Kaus, The Daily Republic
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