NYCs foolish horse-carriage ban: Letters to the Editor Oct. 22, 2026

As a horsewoman who owns rescue horses, I read the news of New York City’s deal to ban horse-drawn carriages with real concern (“Horses vs.Socialism,” Nicole Gelinas, PostOpinion, Oct.

21).The bill bars owners from selling their horses to slaughter or to another carriage business and talks about retiring them to sanctuaries.That sounds compassionate on paper.

In practice, it ignores reality.Reputable rescues and sanctuaries are few and far between, and the good ones are already full, underfunded and turning horses away.Caring for a horse for the rest of its life costs thousands of dollars every year.Owners whose income has just been slashed will be left footing the bill, with fewer and fewer options.If the city cares about these horses, it should not make them homeless in the name of saving them.Wendy WildeSuffolk, Va.City Council Speaker Julie Menin and Mayor Mamdani have caved to the mob.

This group of hysterics seeks to ban the horse-drawn carriages, but where is their plan?They have no understanding of horses or the carriage drivers who love them.Melanie CoronetzManhattanDon’t be part of a campaign to take away good people’s livelihoods.The horses are OK — they are not suffering.Beth PodhajeckiGreenfield CenterMy family members have been in the horse-carriage industry for 50 years.

They love their horses and are part of New York’s culture.The tragic and accidental death of Romanch Mahajan was beyond sad.Unfortunately in any line of work, accidents occur.Safety on each level — for riders, drivers and the horses — are of the utmost importance for these horsemen.Rita ZaidinskiBethpageThousands across New York City protested for the “No Kings” movement.

Yet, they fail to see the king in their own backyard.How dare Mayor Mamdani ban a legal, longstanding industry? Subscribe to our daily Post Opinion newsletter! Please provide a valid email.By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Priv...