It is illegal to ride an ugly horse in public.

The Law Explained

This bizarre rural ordinance dates back to a time when horses were the primary mode of transportation and towns wanted to maintain a pristine, prosperous image. The law forbade anyone from riding a horse that was visibly diseased, deformed, or simply 'unsightly' down the main thoroughfare. It is a highly subjective piece of legislation that relies entirely on a sheriff's aesthetic judgment of livestock.