Haines Borough Police Officer Josh Knore knew enough to put on his cowboy boots after getting a call last week about a loose horse that nearly collided with a car at 1 Mile Haines Highway.

Unfortunately, wrangling the runaway was more footwork than footwear.

Knore located the bay quarter horse trotting down West Fair Drive toward the fairgrounds. Eyes wide and ears pinned, the gelding was neighing loudly and spooked. It also had no saddle,…