@thegentlebarn: Bernard was a former New York City carriage horse, he pulled carriages around Central Park and then spent his nights in a parking garage style barn. He worked and worked until his body couldn't keep up. At approximately 13 years old, he was dumped because he couldn't make money for the people who used him. The sad reality for most of these horses is that, when they can no longer work, they are sold at auction to the meat industry in parts of Europe and Asia. Bernard was one of the lucky ones, he was saved from slaughter and now gets to live out his life in sanctuary at The Gentle Barn. We made sure he got the care he needed, including dental work, extensive podiatry, acupuncture, massage therapy, and chiropractic care to alleviate his mobility issues. He now lives a life that he always deserved, one with love and freedom surrounded by other rescued friends. We are hopeful about the progress that is being made in New York City and hope that on October 22nd that the city will follow in the footsteps that Philadelphia made earlier this year 🐴 💚 #carriagehorse #horserescue #animalsanctuary #animalrescuestory

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Wednesday 21 October 2026 22:00:00 GMT