Tipsy North Carolina Cowboy Assures Onlookers It’s OK To Ride A Horse While Intoxicated

Say what? I had to look this one up myself. A tipsy North Carolina cowboy assures onlookers that it's OK to ride a horse while intoxicated. Now, I ride horses. And I can assure you it is not a good idea to ride and drink. But this dude did indeed know his civic rights.

According to our source, whiskeyriff.com, the unidentified North Carolina man on horseback was happy to display his knowledge to everyone about the DUI laws. Whiskey Riff reports," It appears that as he rode through town on a horse while drinking an ice cold beer. His beverage of choice appears to be a Miller High Life, and why not? He’s certainly living the high life… sipping on the champagne of beers atop his trusty steed."

Naturally people who witnessed this were concerned. Who knows if their concern was warranted but the guy is right. It IS legal to ride a horse while drinking alcohol. The state of North Carolina does not consider a horse as a vehicle. “Notwithstanding the definition of ‘vehicle’ pursuant to G.S. 20-4.01(49), for purposes of this section the word ‘vehicle’ does not include a horse.” (From Whiskey Riff) This tipsy North Carolina cowboy assures onlookers it's OK to ride a horse while intoxicated. And while it is hard to believe, the man was not lying.

As an equestrian, I can tell you that I personally would not be able to ride a horse on a street while drinking alcohol. Takes balance to ride properly and it takes keeping your wits about you if something goes wrong. I hate to poop on the parade of this North Carolina cowboy, but just because it's legal doesn't mean it's smart. In my humble opinion.

Are you looking to have some fun with animals? Well, I have been contemplating fun things to do and for some reason, a petting zoo has been on my mind. It's probably because I recently went to Disney World and Animal Kingdom was my absolute favorite place. From The Lion King being my favorite movie to the Safari Tour at Animal Kingdom, I have been thinking about animals like crazy. But, there is no Animal Kingdom here in Charlotte for me to enjoy, right? So, I have to think of somewhere else.

Of course, I decided to take matters into my own hands. That means I am looking into petting zoos, zoos, and all types of animal parks in the state. Why not have some animal-friendly fun? Let's enjoy some time with the animals and see what you can do here in North Carolina. Can't wait!

Lazy 5 Ranch is a drive through ranch experience. Whether you are sitting in your car or riding on the back of a wagon, you can ride through the ranch to check out some great animals. Not only will you sight see, but you can also feed them along the way. The ranch is open 7 days a week and has tons of animals like cattle, deer, goats, antelope, and other exotic animals. Doesn't that sound fun?

Of course, we're naming a pretty big one - the obvious, the North Carolina Zoo. The state zoo is located in Asheboro, NC and your chance to see tons of different animals. Explore different animals and plants throughout the zoo during your time there. You can see up close and personal, lions, elephants, river otter, giraffes, zebras, and more! Sounds like a place I need to go for sure.

Want to visit a tiger rescue? Personally, I have never thought of it but it looks pretty cool to me! So, head to the Carolina Tiger Rescue and check out some wild cats. The rescue is your chance to learn more about and see tigers that have found sanctuary at this rescue spot.

Are you a fan of birds? Well, this might be the perfect spot for you. The Carolina Raptor Center is for the  exploration and rehabilitation of birds of prey. Visit and walk a trail to explore the different species that are in house. There are more than 30 birds of prey for you to see up close and personal. Cool, right?

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