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EPISODE · Jun 18, 2026 · 39 MIN

SPECIAL EPISODE: Tragedy and The Fight to Ban Carriage Horses

from The Foster Files - Stories about Animal Rescue and Welfare

The tragic death of a carriage horse in Central Park has ignited a fire under the fight to end NYC's horse-drawn industry—and the stakes couldn’t be higher. With footage of the heartbreaking incident circulating widely, the urgent question is: how many more lives must be lost before decisive action is taken?In this gripping episode, Kelly sits down with Julie Cappiello, president of Voters for Animal Rights, to unpack the harrowing realities behind the carriage horse industry in New York City. Just days after a horse collapsed and died from ingesting poisonous plants in Central Park, an entirely new incident occurs—this time involving a spooked horse that bolted and fatally injured a teenager. As emotions run high and communities demand change, Julie reveals the behind-the-scenes efforts to ban horse carriages in NYC—and what it truly takes to protect animals and humans alike.Sign The Petition to Ban Horse Carriages in NYC - Voters For Animal RightsDonate - Voters For Animal RightsNYC Residents: Demand Your NYC Council Member Ban Horse Carriages NOWSubscribe to my Newsletter: https://the-foster-files-podcast.kit.com/220e069679https://linktr.ee/thefosterfilespodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/thefosterfilepodcastEmail Me: [email protected] on YouTube: The Foster Files - YouTubeMeet Kelly Motter – CanvasRebel Magazine

The tragic death of a carriage horse in Central Park has ignited a fire under the fight to end NYC's horse-drawn industry—and the stakes couldn’t be higher. With footage of the heartbreaking incident circulating widely, the urgent question is: how many more lives must be lost before decisive action is taken? In this gripping episode, Kelly sits down with Julie Cappiello, president of Voters for Animal Rights, to unpack the harrowing realities behind the carriage horse industry in New York Cit...

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The tragic death of a carriage horse in Central Park has ignited a fire under the fight to end NYC's horse-drawn industry—and the stakes couldn’t be higher. With footage of the heartbreaking incident circulating widely, the urgent question is: how...

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