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P!nk praises New York mayor for campaigning against horse-drawn carriages

Songstress P!nk has revealed her admiration for New York City's new mayor, Bill de Blasio, as he's actively taking a stand against horse-drawn carriages, which she has been trying to put a stop to for years alongside other celebrities

Writing on an official blog post for PETA, which is the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, the 'Try' beauty explained that she's proud of Mayor de Blasio for campaigning against having horse-drawn carriages in the city because it's incredibly cruel and sad:

"Five years ago, I appeared on a PETA billboard in Times Square to give the campaign against horse-drawn carriages in New York City a boost. I was proud to help make this issue a hot topic, and I'm thrilled that we now have the enthusiastic support of the city's new mayor, Bill de Blasio..."

"I grew up caring for horses and mucking stalls for my aunt, who owns a horse farm in North Carolina. I learned that horses are very social herd animals who, by nature, spend their days grazing, playing, and running together. Sadly, the 220 horses in New York City in the carriage industry endure a miserable, solitary life, forced to navigate through midtown traffic in all weather extremes pulling heavy loads of tourists...

"Luckily for everyone, Mayor de Blasio has found a win-win solution for all. His plan to phase out the inhumane horse carriages and replace them with vintage electric cars will provide solid jobs for the current carriage drivers and loving homes for the horses."

Watch P!nk's recent performance at the 2014 Oscars ceremony below: