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Working Animals, Including Carriage Horses

In our increasingly modernized and mechanized society, one might believe that issues surrounding working animals are no longer relevant. Yet battles still rage regarding carriage horses and the conditions under which they are forced to work. This page will explore some of the ethical issues surrounding working animals and the conditions they are forced to endure.
The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race and Animal Cruelty
Background and history of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race; Cruelty to the dogs and other animals, including culling, beating, whipping and deaths, from an animal rights perspective.
Coalition to Ban Horse-Drawn Carriages
The Coalition to Ban Horse-Drawn Carriages is a committee of the Coalition for New York City Animals.
Equine Advocates
Equine Advocates campaigns against the use of carriage horses.
Carriage Horse Cruelty
PeTA's website about the cruelties suffered by carriage horses.
Friends of Animals on Horse and Carriage Cruelty
This letter calling for a ban on the horse and carriage industry was published in the New York Times.
Blinders - A Documentary About the Carriage Horse Industry
"Blinders" is a documentary film about the carriage horse industry in New York City.
The Humane Society of the US on the Carriage Horse Industry
HSUS calls for a ban on the horse carriage industry.

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