Palmetto Carriage Works Charleston, SC

My four children operate Palmetto Carriage Works, along with their four spouses and, yes, two of my eight grandchildren are employed, making this a third-generation business. They have 60-plus employees. Their income depends on this industry, with few elected politicians or the average citizen knowing anything about the economic impact, the animals they care for,…

Urban working horses, such as carriage horses and mounted police units, have occupied city streets for decades. But in recent years, these usages have drawn scrutiny over the animals’ welfare, or more specifically, whether these horses are working in humane conditions and acceptable environments. New York Mayor Bill de Blasio told animal rights activists during…

On October 4, 2014, Charleston, SC hosted the first annual “Carriage Day” in collaboration with all five carriage companies supporting Charleston’s local equine rescue LEARN. Support for Charleston’s Working Horses hosted the event downtown in the market providing food trucks, art, light shopping, and a visit by LEARN’s rescue “Whisper”. Passerbys enjoyed the meet and…

Julie M. Rosser, DVM, DACVS Anna Ardis, BS, BA, MAT Clinic for Equine Surgery, Veterinary Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria Received: September 3, 2013; Received in revised form: December 26, 2013; Accepted: January 6, 2014; Published Online: January 17, 2014 Equine Welfare and Carriage Horse Companies have been recently highlighted as matters of public…