Iconic Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides in Central Park

Horse-drawn carriage rides have become a big part of the Central Park experience for many tourists. Although the industry is monitored by the ASPCA, Health Department, Mounted Police division of the NYPD, Department of Consumer Affairs and the Parks Department, newly elected New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio thinks the horse-drawn carriages should be banned and replaced with antique-style electric cars. 

"Pity the Poor Horses"

Horse-drawn carriages are popular among tourists who want a picturesque and romantic way to visit Central Park. They can be found all year round lined up along Central Park South between 5th and 6th Avenues. Considered a New York City classic, these carriages have been featured in numerous movies. Animal rights activists however have been urging legislators to ban these carriages because they say horses are treated inhumanely.

HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGES in CENTRAL PARK

This is one of the horse-drawn carriages that are popular among tourists who want a picturesque and romantic way to visit Central Park. They can be found all year round lined up along Central Park South between 5th and 6th Avenues. Considered a New York City classic, these carriages have been featured in numerous movies. Animal rights activists however have been urging legislators to ban these carriages because they say horses are treated inhumanely. Above is a photo I took of a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park one snowy morning.

For more information on horse-drawn carriages in Central Park, call 212-736-0680 or visit www.centralparkcarriages.com.