Animal rights activists claim Griffith Park Pony Rides, a 74-year-old equestrian center, mistreats its young horses. They’re not shy about disrupting family outings and kids’ birthday parties to make their point.
A group of animal rights activists is once again raising concerns about the horses kept for pony rides at Griffith Park, complaining that the animals are forced to work even when temperatures soar into the 90s.
LOS ANGELES An animal rights group has accused the city of Los Angeles of ignoring animal welfare laws at the Griffith Park Pony Rides, claiming horses at the facility are overworked and calling for a citywide ban on commercial pony rides.