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synthetikxangel t1_j4o3i5f wrote

Reply to comment by Bunnymomofmany in Philadelphia’s last carriage company cleared out its stables, but are its tours returning? by flamehead2k1

theses horses are regulated more than anything in the city: weather/temperature, amount of hours they are allowed to work, where they are allowed to work.

There used to be a bunch of carriage companies in Philly. 76 was the best of the best. if people who take 15 minutes to talk to the drivers or anyone at the stables you would all see how actually loved these beautiful animals are.

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xenawarriorfrycook t1_j4o68kj wrote

On Saturday, Sept. 3 of this past year, some of my friends watched a horse's body fail as it was pulling a carriage on Sansom Street. Here is a photo my friend took. Please note the horse's swayback and general body condition. They couldn't get the horse to move, even decoupled, so they had to call that trailer in the picture to haul it away. This horse doesn't look loved. The photo makes it look like it might be a fleabitten gray horse, but in reality a lot of that coat color was dirt.

I'm not calling you a liar. I think it's possible that there have been drivers and stable workers who love the animals. But something is wrong here and it's probably better for the welfare of the animals if the carriages go away.

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synthetikxangel t1_j4oanba wrote

That is not a horse from this company (can tell this because of the trailer and carriage front)

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xenawarriorfrycook t1_j4oevc2 wrote

Does that mean it was an illegally operating company, under Philadelphia's official radar? The title of the Inquirer article that we're responding to states that 'the last' company closed its doors, is 76 the company referenced? I'm paywalled from actually reading the article.

Edit: I'm getting down voted and I'm not sure why. I'm legitimately asking

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synthetikxangel t1_j4ppe8q wrote

The article is about 76 Carriage Co. They were the last company operating legally in Philly.

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scatterbrainedpast t1_j4oi3us wrote

Who is checking to make sure these horses are getting rest breaks? honest question

Everyone knows this cities governmente thrives on not enforcing the rules and an overall incompetance in virtually everything

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synthetikxangel t1_j4ppl0t wrote

It is the drivers responsibility when they are downtown. The owner of the company is also known to drive around in his truck and call out drivers who are not abiding the rules.

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scatterbrainedpast t1_j4qpg2d wrote

Oh so the company is supposed to regulate and enforce laws for itself. Got it. I am sure they are not overlooking giving the horses breaks in order to make more money

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synthetikxangel t1_j4r5fwu wrote

They are also regulated by the ACCT and the park rangers. But you do understand your “To make more money” logic has flaws, right?

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bigtiger1234567 t1_j4ojfq0 wrote

Funny thing is I actually asked one where the horse lived 2 years ago

Guy told me the horse lived in a box not much larger then the carriage

So yea, your absolutely batshit buddy 🤣

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synthetikxangel t1_j4ppqj2 wrote

Two years ago could have not been a 76 driver. There used to be two companies. The urge was shut down because the stables (which were located at 13th and Spring Garden) were not up to code according to the ACCT. 76 is actually who helped to place those horses into new homes and rehabs.

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gigidim t1_j4oh6ms wrote

I ince reported them to ACCT when it was 95 degrees and they were not supposed to be out. For a horse that's at least 10 degrees higher. They're not going down Elfreths Alley: they were walking down 7th with the 47 tailgating.

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brk1 t1_j4rc2nx wrote

Interesting info. Weird how your getting downvoted so severely for just sharing information.

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