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By Carl Campanile October 17, 2022 12:39pm Updated

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Ryder, the frail carriage horse who collapsed over the

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his carriage driver emerged, has died, an animal rights group
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videos and the people who exposed their endless lies and cover ups. Their mistreatment of Ryder is the
reason he is dead two months later.”
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“We are devastated to learn that Ryder has died. His horrific
collapse, after years of abuse, inspired tens of thousands of
people from across the globe to stand up to carriage horse
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“But make no mistake: this tragedy was not caused by an act
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of God — Ryder’s death was the result of savage cruelty and
greed. To make a profit, the horse carriage industry would
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Cellphone video captured driver Ian McKeever hitting the bay gelding with the reins and repeatedly
ordering, “Get up!” — only to have Ryder keel over on his side during the ordeal in Hell’s Kitchen.

After cops arrived, they repeatedly doused Ryder with cold water until the horse was able to stand up and
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Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said he was investigating Ryder’s case for potential animal cruelty
charges.

McKeever told cops that Ryder was 13 years old and had just finished a 7 1/2-hour shift, but a veterinary ‘RHONJ’ star Jennifer Aydin throws
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exam “determined that the horse was 28-30 years old rather than the aforementioned 13 years old,”
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The initial diagnosis was that Ryder “was malnourished, underweight and suffers from the equine
neurological disorder EPM (Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis),” according to the report. Kyle Newman says he’s broke, claims
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McKeever for allegedly falsifying the horse’s veterinary records with forged documents that changed
Ryder’s age from 26 to 13 years old.

Ryder’s corpse has been transferred to Cornell Equine Hospital for a necropsy to determine the cause of Video
death.

Ryder was sent to retirement at an upstate farm following his collapse and suspected abuse.

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“While at Cornell, Ryder was diagnosed with a variety of serious medical conditions that ultimately
required him to be humanely euthanized,” the Equine Rescue Resource Inc., the Sanctuary at Maple Hill
Farms Inc. and the Unbridled Heroes Project said in a joint statement.

“While Ryder is no longer with us, we find some comfort in knowing that Ryder’s new owner provided him
the best possible care, utmost attention and long‐needed love that he so deserved. Ryder’s new owners
and many others involved are devastated by his loss.

“We urge all those who have been inspired by Ryder to continue your efforts in assuring the health, safety
and humane treatment of all animals.”

The union representing horse carriage drivers — Transport Workers Union Local 100 — has proposed a
plan to bolster horse safety following Ryder’s death.

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“Ryder was the nicest, sweetest horse,” said carriage driver and union representative Christina Hansen.

“We are very saddened to learn of Ryder’s passing … Thanks to him, we have initiated new veterinary
and safety protocols and made significant steps towards the union’s HEART platform. Ryder has
positively impacted carriage horse welfare and brought our carriage community together. Our
condolences to all of his connections and everyone who knew him, even for a moment,” TWU Local 100
said in its statement.

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