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hamsterjill

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10. That's the problem, and I hope they've got something planned.

Reply to Boo1 (Reply #8)

Thu Jun 11, 2026, 11:04 PM

Jun 11

The owners see these animals as just a money making venture. Once they don't have that, they will not have need for the animals, much less want the expenses of taking care of them.

I certainly support banning the carriages, but there's not always a rosy ending as some people like to believe.

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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani renews call for banning Central Park carriage horses after horse dies in park [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jun 11 OP

It's Long Overdue montanacowboy Jun 11 #1

Yes I just saw one one in NYC on Tuesday IbogaProject Jun 11 #2

Good for him! 👍 nt Raine Jun 11 #3

Glad to hear it! niyad Jun 11 #4

Thank you. This has been a seirious issue for far too long. Nanjeanne Jun 11 #5

A horse does not belong anywhere on black asphalt hot streets Submariner Jun 11 #6

As a native New Yorker (living in Florida) I applaud Mamdani for this. Intractable Jun 11 #7

What do you all think is going to happen Boo1 Jun 11 #8

That's the problem, and I hope they've got something planned. hamsterjill Jun 11 #10

I agree. It's animal abuse.... littlemissmartypants Jun 11 #9

Good! Ever since I saw a hansom cab on Seinfeld BigmanPigman Jun 11 #11