New York's horse-drawn carriages face ride into the sunset


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There are about 200 horses 'working' in Central Park and each one gets comprehensive veterinary care. — Pixabay

The rights and wrongs of the horse-drawn carriages that carry tourists around Central Park in New York in the United States have been loudly debated for years, but the mayor has signalled they may be at the end of the track.

Critics say the animals suffer, pointing to deadly collapses and dangerous escapes, while advocates point to the jobs they create and the heritage they uphold.

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