A New York carriage driver, Ian McKeever, is on trial for misdemeanor animal cruelty after his horse, Ryder, collapsed during a carriage ride on a hot day in August 2022. Prosecutors allege McKeever overworked Ryder despite signs of distress, while his defense argues the horse was well cared for and simply tripped; the case highlights the ongoing debate over horse-drawn carriages in the city.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: A carriage driver is on trial because his horse collapsed while pulling a carriage in New York City, and people are arguing about whether he treated the horse fairly or worked it too hard.
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