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Residents press city for action after videos and testimony alleging carriage-horse abuse
Summary
Multiple residents presented video evidence and eyewitness accounts alleging repeated horse mistreatment by a carriage franchise; commissioners urged stronger enforcement and changes to the franchise agreement, and staff reported a code/lease review and contractor estimates to bring stables up to standard.
A string of public comments at the City Commission meeting focused on alleged mistreatment of carriage horses operated by the franchise Country Carriages and its owner, identified in testimony as Bill Cushions. Several speakers presented video or photographic claims and said they had documented repeated violations of rest and care rules for horses used in downtown carriage tours.
"That's not just negligent. That's heartless," Patricia Ramos said as she cited documented intervals in which horses received less than required rest and were exposed to cigarette smoke.…
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