The cause of death for Lady, a 15-year-old carriage horse, was determined to be an aortic rupture due to a small adrenal gland tumor. This conclusion came after a necropsy at Cornell University. Lady collapsed while returning to her stable after giving rides in Central Park. Transit Workers Union Local 100 stated there were no indications of neglect or abuse following a pathologist's evaluation. Lady's death has reignited discussions on Ryder's Law, which seeks to gradually phase out horse-drawn carriages in New York City.
Lady, a 15-year-old horse, suffered an aortic rupture likely caused by a small tumor in her adrenal gland, as confirmed by a necropsy performed at Cornell University.
Transit Workers Union Local 100 expressed that Lady's sudden death could occur anywhere and emphasized no neglect or abuse was found in the pathologist's report.
Lady's death has intensified calls for Ryder's Law, advocating for the gradual phase-out of horse-drawn carriages, following the tragic precedent of another horse named Ryder.
Despite Lady being in good body condition according to the pathologist, her death renews the debate about the safety and ethics of horse-drawn carriages in New York City.
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