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1929: The Holiday Horse Shortage and Other Horse Tales of Old New York

Posted: 6th December 2021 by The Hatching Cat in Horse Tales
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Lately, the news has been filled with stories about supply chain issues, shortages, and high gas prices. But what would life be like today if we depended on horses to help deliver our Christmas mail and Amazon packages?

Or what if a drastic gasoline ration forced Americans to resort to horse-drawn vehicles?

Even worse, could you imagine calling for car service to take you to the hospital just as you’re about to give birth during a snow storm–and getting a horse-drawn sled instead?

Here are just a few horse tales of Old New York that all have one theme in common: When the going got tough in New York, the tough got going (with horses, that is).

1907: Patrolman Joseph Probst Jr. of Richmond Hill and His Equine Partner

Posted: 8th September 2021 by The Hatching Cat in FDNY Horses/Mascots, Horse Tales
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In Part 1 and Part 2 of this series, we met Tramp and Sport, who were popular cat and dog mascots of the Richmond Hill Police in 1924. For this last story of the series, I will tell you about my great-grandfather Joseph Probst Jr., who served on the Richmond Hill Police mounted unit in the early 1900s. I will also explore the history of the Richmond Hill police station and Mounted Unit Troop G.

1907: Frank, Shamrock, and the 1,000 Horses of the New York City Workhorse Parade

Posted: 27th January 2021 by The Hatching Cat in FDNY Horses/Mascots, Horse Tales
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On May 30, 1907, nearly 1,000 work horses who carted produce and lumber and garbage and firefighting equipment and prisoners finally had their day in the sun—and a chance to shine for the people of New York City. For on this Memorial Day, they were all invited to participate in the first annual New York City Work Horse Parade.

1893: Robert Bruce MacMurray, the Horse-Saving Fire Dog of the FDNY

Posted: 12th October 2020 by The Hatching Cat in Dog Heroes, FDNY Horses/Mascots, Horse Tales
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When James MacMurray left his position as herdsmen of a large New Jersey stock farm in 1893 to become a member of the New York Fire Department, he brought along his constant companion, Robert Bruce, a well-trained black and tan “sheep dog.” The two-year-old collie was trained to herd sheep, so he had a lot to learn about herding fire horses in city traffic. His training paid off in a big way…

1857: The Horses and Cows Caught in the Firestorm at Wolfe’s Farm, Staten Island

Posted: 9th July 2016 by The Hatching Cat in Cows and Cattle Stories, Horse Tales
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On May 1, 1857, the Quarantine Commissioners purchased 50 acres of the Wolfe Farm on Staten Island for $23,000 for use as a quarantine for sick immigrants.

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