The programme was run as part of an agreement with animal rights groups following a recent case of a horse collapsing.
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Polish government to investigate after horse collapses pulling tourists in mountain park
This was “not an isolated case”, noted the environment ministry after a film showed a horse collapsing and then being hit by the coachman.
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Poland to introduce retirement benefits for police dogs and horses
Currently, service animals receive no support from the state after finishing work.