By Elli Freeman • Published: 10 Aug 2026 • 10:08 • 2 minutes readShould horse carriage rides be banned? Credit: Capturing Images / ShutterstockA recent horse carriage crash in Fuengirola has reignited debate over whether horse-drawn carriage rides should be banned, particularly during periods of extreme heat. Euro Weekly News readers were asked whether horse carriage rides should be banned, with the majority of respondents firmly in favour. She said: “Time to stop those carriage rides plus the donkey rides.” While the livelihoods of carriage operators remain an important consideration, most people said horse carriage rides should be banned, reflecting growing concern over whether the tradition can be justified when animal welfare and public safety may be at risk.