This young woman is from China, she spoke no English, but her face speaks for her. There are people who want to touch the horses and people who do not, people who smile at them, people who rush by. I believe no one should be allowed to decide the fate of the horses who has not seen them or touched them. There is something transformative about touching a big horse, something ancient and precious. If I could have talked with this young woman, I would have asked her if she would like to touch a fake vintage electric car instead.
22
May
To Touch A New York City Carriage Horse (“No English, Sir)
by Jon Katz