ISSUE #3: HOURS WORKED

Sad looking horse

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

SEVERE WORK SCHEDULE

OVERSIGHT BY CARRIAGE OPERATORS

**City of Charleston Ordinance**

Up to 10 hours a day for 6 consecutive days

  • Despite a mandatory 15 minute break between tours, animals are permitted to work eight consecutive hours connected to wagons or ten hours with a ninety-minute break in a 24 hour period. In addition animals can be forced to work six days in a seven-day period.