Statement from Council Member Christopher Marte and Voters For Animal Rights President Julie Cappiello: “This Thursday, Council Member Marte will introduce Ryder’s Law, legislation to transition New York City away from horse-drawn carriages and toward a safer, more humane future. The death of a carriage horse in Central Park... tonight is a heartbreaking reminder that this system no longer works — not for horses, and not for the workers whose livelihoods depend on an industry facing an uncertain future. Horses are living beings who deserve dignity and compassion. They should not be forced to navigate the noise, traffic, and demands of New York City streets. New York City can protect animal welfare while supporting the workers who depend on the horse carriage industry. As we push to end horse-drawn carriages, we are committed to ensuring workers have a fair transition, economic security, and access to new opportunities. We look forward to working with TWU, the City Council, and all stakeholders to develop a workforce program that supports affected workers and their families. Tonight’s tragedy was heartbreaking — but future tragedies are preventable. It is time to pass Ryder’s Law.”show more

@ChrisMarteNYC Heartbreaking. Nothing is sadder than this. This beautiful horse didn’t deserve a life of exploitation and pain and abuse. People need to be held accountable for this death. 😢😢💔💔💔

@ChrisMarteNYC NYC GET YOUR SHIT TOGETHER!!! DeBlasio promised when he campaigned that he would phase this out and he reneged. Adams the same. But this mayor hates animals so the fight needs to remain Enough !!!!! RETIRE these poor animals send them to sanctuaries

@lisachristinect @ChrisMarteNYC I hate these carriages. Always have. And to the people who pay to have these horses trot you around Central Park-you look stupid. No New Yorker does this. It’s inhumane-and idiotic. ENOUGH! Stop abusing these animals!!!

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@ChrisMarteNYC Fly high you beautiful soul! You are finally free from the clutches of cruel humans :(

@ChrisMarteNYC We failed them, and continue to do so, only willful change and the suppression of true evil will help us achieve harmony with our planet and its other worthy inhabitants

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@ChrisMarteNYC No one gave it water? Omg this is so sad

@ChrisMarteNYC Oh no, another horse down in Central Park.I No one gave him any water. No one gave the people trying to get the cart and harness off him a knife or scissors? Where are the police? Someone should have tried to help this dying horse. He died!!! Please stop carriage horse rides now!

@ChrisMarteNYC USA is becoming as bad as China, the amount of animal abuse is off the scale. I see so many posts on here about the decline of animal welfare. Disgusting.

@ChrisMarteNYC People using animals to make money need more oversight as they are stupider than the animals they cruelly exploit.

@ChrisMarteNYC At last. Cannot belive this archaic practise has continued for so long. These poor abused animals and people think it’s charming and fun. Ignorant fools contributing to animal cruelty.

@ChrisMarteNYC She literally took her last breath.

@JhonnyW72243348 @ChrisMarteNYC 2 or 3 points. Protecting the workers? They belong in prison breaking rocks. It’s not an industry. It’s deliberate animal abuse Anyone here who’s not a vegan could consider their lifestyle

@lsrlinda @ChrisMarteNYC While passers by stand and allow the beating . Poor horse is now out of this cruel city but many more are at risk.

@ChrisMarteNYC Absolutely horrible, I hope Ryder's Law is passed 😢 how can we help???

@ChrisMarteNYC Ya it’s time. The metal rod in their mouth is just barbaric.

@ChrisMarteNYC Nothing Romantic about forcing animals to perform💔

@HesterPrynne132 @ChrisMarteNYC Please let me know how I can help with getting Ryders Law out there and official. 🙏🏻

@nulasuchet @ChrisMarteNYC Disgusting to see this happen in New York . Im more use to seeing this in poor countries. The sooner horse drawn carriages are stopped the better

@ChrisMarteNYC Omg.omg.even European countries are banning horse drawn carriages.this is insane.wake up New York!

@ChrisMarteNYC Utterly shocking and barbaric. That an animal is forced to pull fat, lazy, tourists through the busy, stressful streets is appalling. Let’s see their owners pulling the carriages.

@ChrisMarteNYC STOP RIDING ON THESE CARRIAGES YOU FKN MORONS

@PieterseMarc @ChrisMarteNYC These carriage should be pulled by humans not horses , like it was done in ancient China , some human shit head running pulling the carriage While some fat PoS sits in it !

@ChrisMarteNYC This is just heartbreaking to watch, i thought it was already dead, & then saw it kick. Could not watch the rest. Stop this cruelty

@ChrisMarteNYC This must stop. That poor horse was worked to death.

@ChrisMarteNYC Overworking the fucking horse in the heat probably without food water and no rest fucking idiots

@ChrisMarteNYC Disgusting u should be ashamed of yourself for animal cruelty and abuse

@ChrisMarteNYC Just use these or walk why are animals still doing work for humans in 2026

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@ChrisMarteNYC You devils! 🙏😭💢💢💢💢💢💢💢💢💢💢💢

@ChrisMarteNYC “Transition” from horse drawn carriage rides in the middle of summer?!?! You’ve got to be kidding me. End it asap! Or this will happen again. Obviously there are horse owners/carriage drivers who will be out of a job. But only because some of their own have been abusive.

@ChrisMarteNYC Treat animals with respect. Our society is severely lacking in this basic principle.

@ChrisMarteNYC Horrific

@ChrisMarteNYC They need banned all horses NYC only bike 🚲