by HorseMinute.com | Aug 14, 2025 | Horse Law News
The Central Park Conservancy has publicly opposed horse-drawn carriages in Central Park for the first time, citing safety concerns, damage to park roads, and incompatibility with increasing park usage. The nonprofit supports a City Council bill, known as Ryder’s Law,...
by HorseMinute.com | Aug 14, 2025 | Horse Law News
A coalition of animal-rights activists, local politicians, and advocates rallied outside New York City Hall demanding the City Council hold a hearing and pass Ryder’s Law, which aims to permanently end the horse-drawn carriage industry in NYC. The rally, supported by...
by HorseMinute.com | Aug 14, 2025 | Horse Law News
The Central Park Conservancy has publicly endorsed Ryder’s Law, a City Council bill proposing to phase out horse-drawn carriages in Central Park by next June, citing concerns over safety, sanitation, and damage to the park’s pathways. This marks a significant shift as...
by HorseMinute.com | Aug 13, 2025 | Horse Law News
The City of Miami Police Mounted Patrol Unit recently offered an inside look at their elite horses and the officers training to ride them. This unit plays a vital role in law enforcement, particularly in crowd control and community policing. Training is rigorous and...
by HorseMinute.com | Aug 13, 2025 | Horse Law News
The Florida Thoroughbred industry recently faced renewed challenges regarding the decoupling of slot machine gaming from horse racing, with Gulfstream Park filing a lawsuit against the Florida Gaming Control Commission to assert its right to offer slot gaming...
by HorseMinute.com | Aug 13, 2025 | Horse Law News
The Central Park Conservancy has officially endorsed Ryder’s Law, a City Council bill proposing to ban horse-drawn carriages in New York City, marking a significant shift from its previous neutral stance. The Conservancy cited public health and safety concerns...