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Despite Another Setback, NYC Mayor Still Pushing Carriage Horse Limits

By Jeff Cota posted on February 8, 2016 | Posted in Business Practices, Disciplines & Breeds

Despite spending months forging a deal that fell apart a day before the City Council vote, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio reportedly is not giving up on his bid to limit Central Park’s carriage horses.

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NY Carriage Horses Less Stressed Than Those In Pastures, Study Says

April 9, 2015

Source: PRWeb

A Western University of Health Sciences-led study indicates that while New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is concerned about their welfare, carriage horses that trot the streets around Central Park and other NYC landmarks are not as stressed as the mayor might think.

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Building The Next Generation Of Equine Advocates

By Jeremy McGovern posted on December 19, 2014 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Education

The American Horse Council has tracked the declining numbers of horse ownership since the early 20th century. Fewer owners means less exposure to horses for the general public.

Whoa There: NYC Carriage Horse Ban Stalls

April 22, 2014 | Posted in Business Practices

Source: The Associated Press

Mayor Bill de Blasio is pulling back the reins on his plans to quickly get rid of New York City's horse-drawn carriage industry, stung by a recent outpouring of support for the colorful coaches that have clip-clopped their way through Central Park for more than 150 years.

Horse Carriage Drivers Relieved After NYC Mayor Delays Ban

April 14, 2014 | Posted in Business Practices

Source: New York Daily News

Horse carriage drivers breathed a sigh of relief Saturday after mounting concerns that they would swiftly be put out of work by Mayor Bill de Blasio.

Horse Carriage Ban Likely To Come This Year, NYC Mayor Says

April 11, 2014 | Posted in Business Practices

Source: New York Daily News

Mayor de Blasio, who promised to ban the horse and carriage industry in one of his first acts as mayor, is now saying he expects to get it done sometime "this year."

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Who Defines Animal Cruelty?

By Jeremy McGovern posted on March 20, 2014 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds

Even before his election, Mayor Bill de Blasio declared removing carriage horses from NYC a top priority. Chief among the reasons is that he's declared the practice as cruel and the living conditions as inhumane.

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Despite Another Setback, NYC Mayor Still Pushing Carriage Horse Limits

NY Carriage Horses Less Stressed Than Those In Pastures, Study Says

Building The Next Generation Of Equine Advocates

Whoa There: NYC Carriage Horse Ban Stalls

Horse Carriage Drivers Relieved After NYC Mayor Delays Ban

Horse Carriage Ban Likely To Come This Year, NYC Mayor Says

Who Defines Animal Cruelty?

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