HORSE SENSE
Periodic updates about issues and actions concerning New York City's Carriage Horses +
Coalition to Ban Horse-Drawn Carriages
www.banhdc.org
Horses Without Carriages International
www.horseswithoutcarriages.org
PLEASE FORWARD TO FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES ** horse meat victory ** Oct 23rd vigil for Charlie ** carriage driver violations ** two recent accidents ** art work available ** Charlie tags available ** Intro 86A is bad for the horses **
VICTORY - DINER CRIES "UNCLE"
horse meat will not be served
VICTORY IS OURS! Thanks to everyone who signed petitions, made calls, demonstrated, wrote blogs, wrote articles -- the diner that rents space from MOMA PS1 in Long Island City has fallen to pressure and agreed to not serve horse meat. Although the owner's statement was disingenuous and arrogant at best, nevertheless they caved to pressure as it should have been.
Read the entire statement by the owner in the NY Times: Outcry Scuttles Plan to Put Horse on Menu at M. Wells Dinette
Note to animal rights people and others who wondered why we recently protested eating horse and not other animals: If you are on Facebook, please see my comment on No Walk in the Park under "ABOUT HORSE MEAT AND OUR VICTORY::
LIST OF VIOLATIONS BY CARRIAGE DRIVERS
ignored by the administration and authorities
Please see this list of videos documenting violations committed by carriage drivers. Click Here.
This is a video that was taken at our educational event on Friday, October 5th. Although the driver is very angry and says that we do not have a right to "harass business" - We absolutely have a right to protest this inhumane and unsafe business - particularly in the face of the administration ignoring us and all the violations that are committed. The picture here is of a carriage driver who is paying more attention to us than his horse, who is unattended and untethered.
OCTOBER 23RD - VIGIL FOR CHARLIE HORSE
One-year anniversary of his death
Almost one year ago on October 23, 2011, we learned that a horse name Charlie collapsed and died on W. 54th St. on his way to work. This horse was found to have an ulcer and fractured tooth - something that should have been apparent to his owner if he cared about him at all.) Charlie was yet another victim of this inhumane and unsafe trade. He had no one.
Please join with us for a candle light vigil as we stand together in solidarity to once again ask the Mayor and City Council to put an end to this inhumane and unsafe business. We will honor the life of Charlie.
- WHEN: Tuesday, October 23rd - 6:30-8:00 pm
- WHERE: north west corner of Central Park South and Fifth Avenue
- Candles will be supplied. However, if you can, please bring your own in case we run out
- Please be there by 7:00 pm since it is possible we may leave the area.
NOTE: ALWAYS check our web site for up to date notices. If it rains, we will have to cancel.
TWO RECENT CARRIAGE HORSE ACCIDENTS IN NYC
Recently there were two carriage horse accidents that almost went under the radar screen. One was on September 20th and one on October 2nd, both involving a spooked carriage horse. They both occurred around 11th Avenue in the W. 40s. We are trying to find out more information. If you have any knowledge of these accidents, including video or pictures, please contact us at Coalition@banhdc.org
There is no requirement for the carriage trade to report any accident to City agencies. We believe that many have occurred that go unreported.
CHARLIE HORSE (DOG) TAGS
to commemorate Charlie's life and death
Once again, we are making Horse (dog) tags available to commemorate the one year anniversary of Charlie's death. Charlie Horse died on October 23, 2011. He was on his way to work and collapsed on W. 54th St. His death resonated with many people throughout the world. Please remember him. The tags read:
- CHARLIE
- 10-23-11 R.I.P.
- NEW YORK CITY
- CARRIAGE HORSE
- WWW.BANHDC.ORG
The Horse Tag is shiny aluminum with a long chain. You can either wear it around your neck or put it on a key chain. They are $10, including postage. To order, please go to our donation page by clicking here You can pay by check or use Paypal. Please indicate that it is for the Charlie Tag.
BEAUTIFUL ART WORK OF HORSES AVAILABLE
to help our campaign
Long Island artist Teresa Vecere has generously donated her art work to our campaign to ban horse-drawn carriages in NYC. Please click here to see the beautiful horse art work available -- they are reasonably priced prints of the originals, ideal for matting and framing. Prints are only $25.00, which includes shipping. Please contact us at coalition@banhdc.org for shipping outside the US.
We are also making available - courtesy of the artist, the original digital collage of "Charlie's City, " which had been entered into a juried art show. It is 19" wide x 27" high. It is printed on canvas and incorporates pieces of the news story of Charlie's death. The image of Charlie is reflected in the horse's eye. It is based on the original, which is of the carriage horse only and uses graphite, charcoal and watercolor on board. The piece will be hand signed by the artist.
We would like to auction this off to the highest bidder starting at $250.00. If anyone is interested in bidding, please send your offer to coalition@banhdc.org. If you have any questions about the piece, please e-mail at the same address and I will try to answer them.
INTRO 86A WILL NOT RESULT IN A BAN OF THE CARRIAGE HORSE BUSINESS
It is crucial to the horses to understand this bill and its ramifications.
A ban of the horse-drawn carriage trade in NYC must NOT be dependent on the success of a private industry - i.e. electric cars. This is why we do not support Intro 86A but do support the Avella/Rosenthal bill in Albany. Sign our petition if you have not already by clicking here. Read my blog to understand why we say this. Click here.
HELP OUR ORGANIZATION BY SHOPPING ON LINE
Also check out Cafe Press to purchase CBHDC merchandise
Through a free registration with iGive, when you buy merchandise on line, your purchase will help us. There are over 700 stores that include such popular ones as Amazon.com, Staples, Best Buy and Barnes & Noble. Even Cafe Press is available if you purchase some of our merchandise. Click here to get started.
On iGive - the name of our organization is "The Coalition for NYC Animals, Inc." We also have three stores on Cafe Press with great t-shirts, bags, hats, mugs, mouse pads, etc. Purchasing this merchandise helps our organization. Click here.
"Never doubt that a small group of
thoughtful, committed citizens can change the
world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever
has." Margaret Mead.
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Thank you for caring about the horses,
Elizabeth Forel - Coalition to Ban
Horse-Drawn Carriages - a standing committee
of The Coalition for New York City Animals,
Inc.
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the inhumane and unsafe carriage horse industry.
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