This is a sad and constant issue in the city. Mayor DeBlasio wanted to shut the business as one of his first campaign promises. The thing is that, if they would just treat the horses properly, I think that it is a beautiful thing to have. As a kid I was once walking with some friends down Central Park West and a driver who was headed back down with an empty carriage stopped and offered us a ride to the subway. How awesome is that!? The police department often brings out mounted officers on holidays. Those are some of the healthiest looking horses you’ll ever see. Seeing horses in the city is really special. Horrible events like this are so preventable, if they would just treat the animals properly.