Stop Horse Drawn CarriagesSalt Lake City Carriage Company Shuts Its Doors One Year after Jerry's Death
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September 2014

Justice for Jerry and now there are no horses forced to live a nose-to-tailpipe existence in downtown Salt Lake City.

In August of 2013, an activist videotaped a horse named Jerry who had collapsed on State Street in downtown Salt Lake City while pulling a carriage. Jerry could not stand on his own, several people tied ropes to his body and dragged him into a trailer.

 horse drawn carriage Jerry

Following public outrage, Carriage For Hire released a photo of "Jerry" on his feet. But the horse pictured was not Jerry, it was an attempt to hide the fact that Jerry died after the incident.

Thanks to thousands of supporters who raised awareness about the cruelty of horse-drawn carriages in downtown Salt Lake City, the city was convinced to strengthen oversight of the industry.

The light exposed on this dark industry also inspired the public to choose cruelty-free entertainment instead.

Carriage For Hire has announced they are shutting their doors.

Justice for Jerry and now there are no horses forced to live a nose-to-tailpipe existence in downtown Salt Lake City.


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