Horse Collapses in NYC Pulling Carriage, Later Euthanized

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Onlookers were horrified as a horse collapsed to the ground pulling a carriage in Central Park, New York City. The horse then tried desperately to regain its footing only to collapse for the last time immediately after. What's worse? The handlers of the horse did not even try to get the horse the help it required, instead, they tossed ropes around it and dragged it into the back of a trailer where it was eventually euthanized. 

This event is not the only one of its kind, horses have been documented collapsing due to exhaustion numerous times and yet there has been absolutely no action to remove horses from their human slavery. What exactly will it take for us to open our fucking eyes and realize that horses are NOT SAFE on congested streets pulling lazy tourists around the fucking city. These beautiful animals are subjected to so many unnatural things to them whilst pulling us around in our fancy carriage. They are subjected to the elements, regardless of the weather. Horses are pulling carriages in snow, downpours, extreme cold / heat, and somehow we don't see how this is dangerous to them. They are within steps of congested traffic, nervously pulling us around as they breath in endless amounts of vehicular pollution all so we can take a leisurely ride around the city. It's despicable.

As I mentioned, this is not the first horse witnessed to have collapsed due to exhaustion / injury nor will it be the last unless we take immediate action. We must recognize that this novelty experience is putting horses' lives at risk and we should be ashamed of ourselves for contributing to their struggles. We should be ashamed that instead of relying on public transit, we choose to employ a horse to drag us around all day regardless of what elements they are up against. It's beyond exploitative and wholly disgraceful. 

It's time for us to end the horse drawn carriage. Retire these beautiful animals and allow them the opportunity to live the remainder of their lives in sanctuaries, free from their imposed slavery. How many horrific images / videos must we witness of horses collapsing on busy streets before we recognize our errors? How many carriages must topple over putting both the horse and riders in danger of serious injury? These instances act as an opportunity to educate us on what we are doing wrong, not something to continue to sweep under the rug. 

Ban the fucking carriages.

If you're interested, follow the link at the top of the page to the original story from World Animal News and follow their links to add your signature to a ban on horse drawn carriages. 

HAPPY VEG