Improving the lives of Carriage Horses in Jakarta

JAAN is still waiting for support from the city government for ending the abuse of carriage horses in Jakarta.  Meanwhile, our trained ferrier has been giving proper shoes to the horses one by one and together with the Indonesian Veterinary Association we continue to administer medical care as needed.  We are in desperate need of volunteer vets to help us with the medical care required for the horses however we have not had any success in attracting volunteer vets for this project.  Our program could help many more horses and we could launch and education component for the public about why people should not support this cruelty if we had significant funding for this intiative.

Jakarta Animal Aid Network's (JAAN) aid for carriage horses has already begun. Please follow our progress on social media under Aid for Carriage Horses/#Peduli Kuda Pekerja.

We have obtained data from three locations in Jakarta about the conditions for the horses.  Medical help has been provided and our team member, who had previously trained as a ferrier, has assisted with fixing and trimming the horses' feet.  We received help from the Indonesian Horse Association which partnered with JAAN to hold a medical clinic last month in West Jakarta. 

Most problems with the horses are preventable if only housing could be improved and regular medical assistance given. We need building materials and tools to help improve the stables and volunteers to help with this project.  We also distributed a number of proper halters to horses which eased their suffering.

Regular veterinary visits are very much needed so any Indonesian veterinarians in the West Jakarta Area who are willing to help are encouraged to call us at +6281314962608.

 JAAN wishes to see a strong committment from the city government to improve the welfare of the carriage horses. We are currently awaiting a formal reponse from them to our letters and calls requesting to meet them.