The ASPCA, founded in 1866 spread to many American cities, and lobbied on behalf of draft horses. Photo of a downtown fountain for thirsty horses c.1922
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Not where you thought that was going I bet. But I like horses, and appreciate that most of the human history of moving things until about 1830, was done by horses, donkey, mule, camel, etc. The 4 legged, broom tailed, straw burner. (As Louis L'Amour called them)
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