Comments on: Exclusive: New York Governor David Paterson Discusses Animal Welfare At NYLHV Event

By: donna

donna — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 17:21:12 +0000

You may be able to fool some of the the tourists into believing this baloney but everyone who lives in NYC knows these horses are miserable. They propose a genuine safety hazard and THEY DO NOT BELONG ON THE STREETS OF NEW YORK IN 2009. The stench alone should be an issue.
I saw one of these “ambassadors” standing in the freezing cold on the street at night with just a flimsy blanket over it. How humane is that? As for Gov. Paterson, he’s now become officially OK in my book and has my full support in this. I, like so many other NY’ers, look forward to the day you guys are banned for good.

By: NY Governor Paterson: Ban Horse-Drawn Carriages - Dumb Politician Tricks - lolPoliticians.com

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 07:57:47 +0000

[...] (and presumably other places in the state) on the grounds of animal cruelty. In an interview with Ecorazzi, Paterson is quoted as follows: If there was a way to guarantee real humane treatment of the horse, [...]

By: David Risley

David Risley — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 02:21:51 +0000

Misinformation and lies? I have lived in this city for about 15 years. Since day one, the horse and carriage industry has been encouraged to get their act together with the treatment of these horses. Plenty of proposals were offered to properly care for them and there have been many alternatives offered. With every passing year, nothing has happened. I still walk down 59th street to this very day and I am devastated at the sight of these poor horses – unkempt and thin. Take a look at the police horses in the city – there is a fine example of treating an animal with care and it shows – why can’t the same regulations and respect be applied to the carriage horses? I think you have had plenty of opportunity to straighten this out through the years, and still nothing has been done. There is no lying going on here – it doesn’t take a rock scientist to see it – just walk 59th street and through Central Park. Don’t be so alarmed and defensive that many have had it with the treatment of these animals in our city and want it abolished altogether – it’s a blemish and an embarrassment that you have had many opportunities to pay attention and improve upon and just have not.

By: Maria Helena

Maria Helena — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:36:17 +0000

I’m from Brazil and often visit New York, a city I love and admire. The only thing that always upsets me is to see those poor horses dragging people around in the traffic rain and shine, as a horse person I can see their suffering. This type of ride belongs to the past and I salute the Governor for his empathy and humane stance regarding these horses.

By: Adriana Rojas

Adriana Rojas — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:19:07 +0000

When I first heard he was attending the reception, I was very surprised (pleasantly, that is). Considering the mixed reviews about his leadership and the difficult choices he’s been faced with, I found it admirable that he would take the time out for this event, let alone have an opinion and make a stand.
As a NYLHV member, I am proud of him and thankful for his time and contribution to this important issue in our city.

By: Pete "ZAZ" Zaslow

Pete "ZAZ" Zaslow — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:00:46 +0000

Okay, now what will happen if this gets passed? In other word what will become of the horses?… petting zoo? or home on the range? Can the police use them? I know the cops take pretty good care of them. I would just like to know the truth. “I can handle it”

By: Paterson Speaks up for Central Park Carriage Ban : Westside Independent

Paterson Speaks up for Central Park Carriage Ban : Westside Independent — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:35:09 +0000

[...] treatment of the horse, that would be one thing, but there isn’t,” Paterson told the blog Ecorazzi at a reception for the New York League of Humane Voters. “These animals are kept in stables [...]

By: Karen Curious

Karen Curious — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:24:00 +0000

Why can’t we have dirt roads plowed out for these horses in the park???? And stables built in the park and a large area such as an arena for them to run around in after work???
How can we keep these horse out of traffic? I know horses, they love to have jobs but I don’t think they enjoy drivers such as the one above my comment racing around them having no respect for them. It’s terrible, it makes me angry. What about the stories of these horses being retired to slaughter houses at the Canadian border for human consumption in Japan and France???? We really need to put the horses welfare first and I believe what you are saying about the care that these horses are being provided but it would be nice of the MAYOR to make horse lanes and horse stables in the PARK!!!!! How can we make this happen?????

By: Lois Marie Frescura

Lois Marie Frescura — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:53:47 +0000

Thank You Governor David Paterson. You are a very wise and compassionate man.

“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.”

-Gandhi (1869-1948)

By: dcnDPO

dcnDPO — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 09:08:31 +0000

OHHH… right, right, right. Horses walking IN speeding traffic is 100% humane. There’s a reason we have cars…. because we DON’T ride horses anymore. An icon??? to NYC????? Ask ANYONE outside of NYC what they think an icon of NYC is… 1 in 0,000,000 will say horse-drawn carriages.

Horse-drawn carriages are an “icon” of the early days… you know, many centuries ago – before the industrial revolution… where we make fast cars and blazing engines that go on streets MADE for CARS and specifically NOT for horses.