Overview

• A necropsy at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine found that a small adrenal gland tumor caused the aortic rupture that killed Lady.
• Lady, a 15-year-old Standardbred, collapsed on August 5 in Hell’s Kitchen after completing two Central Park rides.
• The pathologist’s report noted no signs of neglect or abuse and confirmed that Lady was in good body condition.
• Animal welfare advocates and lawmakers are demanding City Council hearings to advance Ryder’s Law and phase out new horse-drawn carriage licenses.
• Transport Workers Union Local 100 and carriage drivers defend existing biannual veterinary inspections and stress the unpredictability of such sudden medical events.