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HUMANE
TREATMENT

FOR CARRIAGE HORSES NOW

HUMANE
TREATMENT

FOR CARRIAGE HORSES NOW

A horse lays in the road exhausted by heat while it is strapped to a carriage full of people

2025 Action

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HEAT

Extreme heat ordinance requires FOUR readings of a sizzling 95°F before horses can be relieved of the oppressive heat.

LOAD

In Charleston, ONE horse pulls well over 2 tons of weight. HEAVIEST LOAD in the U.S.

HOURS

Carriage animals can be forced to work up to 10 hrs with wagon in tow.

Horse laying on ground with "police line do not cross" tape

Accidents and Incidents

During the time period from January 1, 2016 – July 1, 2022, there have been over 140 carriage industry incidents recorded by the City of Charleston. A number of these violated the law.

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Accidents Since 2016

Safety Issues

London Military Horses Covered in Blood

April 24, 2024

Five horses and at least four people were injured in a failed military training exercise.

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We Need Your Help

The City’s ordinance allows the MOST EXTREME TEMPERATURE READING in the NATION before animals are allowed to stop working and the heaviest passenger load – 17 adults pulled by one horse (about 2 1/2 TONS per hour.)

Are we going to let this continue? Are you ready to join us in demanding the Mayor and City Council change what we believe is a horrific, cruel ordinance? We can speak up for voiceless carriage animals. CCHA is an all-volunteer local non-profit that relies on your dollars to purchase banners, bumper stickers, billboards, yard signs, hand-outs and more.

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