Instead of running free in pastures and grazing on tall grass, horses are forced to pull oversized carriages in a busy city where they are subjected to injury and pain.

There are countless examples of horses collapsing from dehydration and heat exhaustion, developing respiratory ailments from breathing in exhaust fumes and developing debilitating leg problems from walking on hard surfaces; horses are sometimes even killed. There are also countless incidents in which carriages have been hit by cars which have resulted in death and injury to the horses.

Horse drawn carriages are also very dangerous for humans with the countless unexpected and dangerous situations that can happen while being on a horse drawn carriage. Horses are animals and we cannot always predict what they might do out of fear. 

All of this can be avoided by banning horse-drawn carriages. It simply is unnecessary, unsafe, and outdated. Instead of using horses who feel fatigue, pain and fear, we suggest a transition to electric horseless carriages in the city of Milwaukee. This is a cruelty free way to explore the city and it also is eco-friendly!  Please sign this petition and share to help us ban horse-drawn carriages in Milwaukee. As a city, we can do much better! We just need your help.