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Palma's heat rule for horse-drawn carriages overturned — due to missing gender equality assessment

Animal Welfare and Horse Carriages in Palma

Palma’s carriage debate focuses on horse welfare, especially heat stress, rest, water, and enforceable safety rules.

Published: May 29, 2026
Palma's heat rule for horse-drawn carriages overturned — due to missing gender equality assessment

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What are the broader animal welfare concerns around horse-drawn carriages in Palma?

The main concern is that horses can be exposed to hard conditions in city heat, especially on busy routes and hot pavement. In Palma, the debate has centered on how to protect animals without relying on rules that later fail in court. That is why enforceable standards for rest, water, shade, and weather limits matter so much.

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