Horses who are forced to pull carts in the sweltering heat on the crowded streets of Mumbai live a miserable life. They are forced to pull oversized loads and must try to dodge cars, taxis and bicycles. It is not unusual for horses to suffer from untreated injuries, and most horses never see a veterinarian in their lifetime.When they are too worn out to continue, horses often collapse and are repeatedly whipped in an effort to get them back on their feet. Horses are overloaded far beyond the legal limit, and they are frequently denied adequate rest, food and water.
No Respite
PETA investigators documented that horses are fed unwholesome food and dirty drinking water %u2013 when food and water are provided at all. Stables are often damp, filthy, and filled with flies and other biting insects. Many horses are left to stand without any shade amidst their own faeces and urine.
Accidents Waiting to Happen
Mumbai is congested with cars, bikes and pedestrians. Horses must attempt to avoid collisions, and they are not always successful. Over the years, both horses and people have been seriously injured and even killed in accidents.
Please visit the lik given below and find out how you can help these mute creatures.
http://getactive.peta.org/campaign/india_horses
