"Ban New York City's Horse Carriages"

The American Farm Bureau Federation has requested that Mayor Bill de Blasio drops plans to prohibit the movement of Horse carriages in New York City. Mayor Bill de Blasio had initially planned to ban the use of horses in the city because of complaints from animal activists. Complaints made by the activists suggested that the horses are not being well treated or taken care of, mistreated and tortured. This is partly because the horse handlers have no animal training, as there are no requirements for moving the carriages in the City.



The announcement of the ban by the Mayor back in 2013 at the candidate forum increased the excitement amongst interested activists. Animal activists held up signs at Central Park to protest, and to also mark their support for the Mayor's ban on Horse carriages. Protesters also held up signs in front of Hollywood star Liam Neeson's house accusing him of loving animal cruelty. Liam Neeson had spoken out opposing Mayor Bill de Blasio's campaign to prohibit horse draw carriages in NYC. However, it's been two years as there has been constant debate concerning the issue from both opposing and supporting sides.

President of the American Farm Bureau Federation Bob Stallman commented that horse carriage movers have no "horse sense". His comments however show support for the continuity of the historic fashion of movement in horses. The horse carriages connect touristic people and average New Yorkers to the history and tradition of the City. The horses are an "important asset to the city" according to the Mr. Stallman. The lives of those who own the horses and those who drive the Horses are dependent on this source for revenue.

The American Farm Bureau Federation ripped into the animal activists, saying their allegations on animal cruelty are false. The animals are well taken care of, Nurtured and treated properly said a Spokesman of the Farm group. If it makes anyone feel better to know that the Mayor will be planning on replacing the horses with electric car, therefore, erasing part of NYC history.

Click here to learn more about the measures taken by the Farm group against the Mayoral proposal