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The subject of horse-drawn carriages is a deeply contentious one in many big cities around the country, and if you were on the fence about the matter before, this footage may well sway you.
The horse was making its way around Charleston, South Carolina when it tripped and collapsed, according the the Post and Courier:
The animal sat up after the harness was removed and was helped to its feet by firefighters using a strap. Carriage company employees then walked the horse back to the barn.
The only apparent injuries were some scrapes to his legs, Riccio said. Big John won’t go back into service until a vet files a report with the city.
The Charleston Carriage Horse Advocates shared video and pictures of the incident, drawing attention to its petition horse-drawn carriage rides in the city.