In the name of animal welfare, pony rides in Parisian parks and public gardens are in the hot seat.
If this attraction makes children and their families happy, it would cause, according to the animal protection association PAZ,
“many sufferings”
for these horses.
In particular, she points to the lack of fresh water and fodder, but also the use of unsuitable bits and reins.
“Despite the signing of a generalist charter on
animal well-being
and a personalized agreement with the town hall of Paris, the equestrian centers do not respect their commitments,
denounces Amandine Sanvisens, co-founder of PAZ (Paris animals zoopolis).
After investigation, we found serious shortcomings on their part.
Ponies are not toys.
We are fighting for the end of pony rides in Paris, and regret that the Parisian executive does not follow us.
The question was addressed during the last Council of Paris, Tuesday, May 31 in the evening, and gave…
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