Lady, a 15-year-old carriage horse, collapsed and died due to a small tumor in her adrenal gland that likely caused an aortic rupture. The necropsy report confirmed this condition. Although her death raised concerns, animal-rights activists criticized the carriage horse industry for inadequate medical care that may have allowed the tumor to go undetected. Following her death after ferrying tourists, officials found Lady unresponsive on the ground and transported her to the stables. This incident sparked renewed debate over the treatment and health of carriage horses in New York City.
The cause of death of Lady, the carriage horse, was a small tumor in her adrenal gland that led to an aortic rupture. This medical condition was described as a 'silent killer'.
Animal-rights activists condemned New York City's carriage horse industry, stating that the lack of proper medical care for Lady could have detected her tumor earlier.
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