“The lawsuit was and is a PR stunt, designed to divert your attention and our energies and resources away from our advocacy for the animals.

The reason is simple. The carriage industry does not want to meet the issue of humane treatment of these animals head on, just as they don’t want us shining the light of day on their safety record. ”

— ELLEN HARLEY, CHARLESTON CARRIAGE HORSE ADVOCATES

“This is a misuse of the court system, and it distracts the public from the real issue, which is making the working conditions of the animals more humane.”

— JOE ELMORE, CHARLESTON ANIMAL SOCIETY CEO