(CARRIAGE HORSES) NEW YORK — Oreo, a New York City carriage horse, bolted through the streets on Thursday after crashing into a limo. The terrified horse ran four blocks through traffic and among pedestrians before emergency responders could stop him. Read on for more on similar incidents with carriage horses and why many animal advocates and New York City citizens hope to have carriage horses taken off the streets. — Global Animal
(CELEBRITY NEWS) With carriage horses still collapsing in New York City streets, an increasing number of celebrities are working hard to try and enforce a ban on the city’s horse carriages. Joining alongside celebrities Lea Michele, Anjelica Huston, and Kristin Chenoweth, Chelsea Handler recently sent a letter to Mayor Michael Bloomberg about replacing NYC’s horse-drawn carriages with an eco-friendly 21st century horseless carriage. Read on to learn more about this great initiative and sign the petition or make a donation to help win the fight for horseless carriages in NYC. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL NEWS/TAKE ACTION) NEW YORK — Nearly three weeks ago, a carriage horse named Charlie suddenly died on the streets of New York City. Just days after, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg dismissed the issue, rejecting animal activists’ calls to ban the city’s horse-drawn carriages. Shockingly, two more NYC horses have fallen since Charlie’s demise. How many carriage horses must collapse in the city streets before a ban is put into effect?
(ANIMAL WELFARE) NEW YORK — Just days after the death of Charlie, the carriage horse who suddenly collapsed and died last Sunday morning, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg dismissed animal activists’ calls to ban horse-drawn carriages in New York, claiming that horse-drawn carriages are a part of the city’s heritage. Though Bloomberg also said that the horses are supervised by the health department and the ASPCA, the ASPCA has taken a strong stance against the NYC carriage horse industry, claiming “…horses were never meant to live and work in today’s urban setting,” and, “…as the primary enforcer of New York City’s carriage horse laws, the ASPCA does not believe New York City can meet the needs of its horses.”
(ANIMAL WELFARE) NEW YORK — While a horse-drawn carriage ride through New York City may seem romantic, the tourist attraction has proved dangerous for both people and horses. State Senator Tony Avella hopes to change this with a proposed ban on horse-drawn cabs. Read on about how the horses and the city could benefit from the proposed bill. — Global Animal
Former New York City carriage horse Bobby II Freedom is doubly lucky, not only has he been rescued from death, but now his portrait by Peter Max is being auctioned to benefit Equine Advocates and the Henry Street Settlement. Discover how this horse has inspired love in everyone he meets. ― Global Animal
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