Carriage Horse Advocates Rally After "Lady's" Collapse and Death

Advocates Rally for Carriage Horse "Lady"

• 📣 A rally is underway in Hell's Kitchen, New York City, organized by advocates supporting a carriage horse named "Lady" who collapsed and died.
• 📍 The rally is taking place across the street from the stable where Lady lived, and near the location of her collapse on 51st Street.
• 💔 Lady's death has reignited the debate surrounding the horse-drawn carriage industry in NYC.

"Ryder's Law" and Industry Opposition

• ⚖️ Advocates are pushing for "Ryder's Law," which aims to phase out horse-drawn carriages in New York City, citing concerns about the industry being dangerous and inhumane.
• 🐎 "Ryder's Law" is named after a previous horse, Ryder, who collapsed in 2022 and died later after medical retirement.
• 🗣️ Christina Hansen, representing the carriage drivers union, criticized the advocates for exploiting Lady's tragedy without compassion for those who knew and cared for the horse.

Investigation into Lady's Death

• 🔬 The city's Health Department is regulating the horse carriage industry and is currently investigating the circumstances of Lady's death.
• 🩺 A preliminary necropsy is being conducted, and the results will be shared once available.
• 📰 CBS News New York was present moments after Lady collapsed and documented the efforts to remove her body from the road.