In news which went under the radar yesterday, a horse pulling a tourist carriage (karozzin) in Floriana collapsed and died on the spot, reportedly after suffering a heart attack while working. Animal rights activists have questioned whether the authorities are ensuring that the health and safety of carriage horses are being guaranteed.
Karozzin horses, many of which live in damp garages in urban areas, are used to walk tourists around Valletta all day long, after which they have to pull the carriage back home to their garage or stable.
Animal rights activists are also calling for a total ban on the practice.
Horse carriages have just been banned in New York.
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