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Court Overturns Palma's Heat Rule for Horse-Drawn Carriages — What's Missing Now

Why Palma’s Horse-Carriage Heat Rule Was Struck Down

The Balearic High Court invalidated Palma’s carriage heat rule because a mandatory equality assessment was missing.

Published: May 29, 2026
Court Overturns Palma's Heat Rule for Horse-Drawn Carriages — What's Missing Now

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Why did a court overturn Palma’s heat rule for horse-drawn carriages?

The Balearic High Court invalidated the 2022 rule because a mandatory equality assessment was not included when it was adopted. The court’s decision focused on the legal procedure, not on rejecting animal welfare concerns themselves.

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