Dr Danni of ESNZ - A Story of Survival
Dr Danni Mulrennan of Equestrian Sports NZ shares supports the Pass Wide & Slow New Zealand work. Danni was one of the 9,000 who signed the 2024 VRU Petition.
Not many horses hit by a car live to tell the tale. We thought it would be one of the safest intersections in Auckland – beside Meadowbank Pony Club at the top of St Heliers Bay Road. But a driver in a sports car who ran a red light proved us wrong. He said he didn't see the large 16.1hh grey horse being ridden on a controlled pedestrian crossing in broad daylight .
Ngā mihi Danni
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Thank goodness my horse is a solid boy and the crash caused more of a dent in the sports car bonnet than it did in him. But it still took six months rehab until he was able to continue his riding career ‘lite’ before we prematurely retired him. He is now living out his twilight years as a happy paddock ornament, but he is one of the lucky ones.
This is why I support Pass Wide & Slow New Zealand to protect vulnerable road users.
Danni & Kirby
Photo taken by QEII National Trust. Location North Shore Riding Club, NZ
