Dear Loop Businesses And Officials Of University City, Missouri:

“Edgy” and “hip” commonly describe the Delmar Loop in St. Louis. Animal abuse is neither edgy nor hip. Yet the Loop’s trendy art co-ops, wine bars and boutiques may come to symbolize just that — if horse-drawn carriages parade down congested .

I implore University City officials and business owners to reject inherently cruel and dangerous horse-drawn carriages. The notion that a sweaty horse trudging through traffic will draw tourists to shops, restaurants and bars is ridiculous. You’re more likely to acquire protesters if horse-pulled rides become a Loop regular.

Some 50 Hansom cab accidents in New York City alone have injured or endangered both people and horses. In the city synonymous with horse-pulled cabs, NYC Council Members have introduced a bill (Int. No. 658) to ban them. I urge University City Council Members to do the same.

Horses are not designed to haul carriages through streets clogged with bikers, walkers, cars, busses and emergency vehicles. “The potential for injury is enormous and represents an extreme liability risk for the city as the licensing agent,” says equine expert Holly Cheever, DVM.

A spooked horse may charge into a vehicle, as occurred on Central Park South in 2007. A passing motorcyclist, Tony Zappetti, claims the carriage careened sideways into his bike and that Bud, the wounded 12-year-old gelding, collapsed in pools of blood. Another collision broke a 71-year-old bicyclist’s hip. Before that, a horse called Spotty hit a car at full gallop. His hind legs twisted over the roof and his head smashed into the street. Spotty died. The driver’s critical injuries left him in a coma.

These incidents are but a sampling of hundreds more nationwide. People For The Ethical Treatment Of Animals and Coalition To Ban Horse-Drawn Carriages* can offer more documentation.

Why would Loop business owners consider horse-drawn carriages while cities worldwide seek to ban them? Cities in Florida, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, New Jersey, South Carolina, England, France, China and Canada — including Las Vegas, Reno, Santa Fe, Biloxi, London, Paris, Beijing, Toronto — have already vetoed horse carriage operations.

Horses endure fatigue, dehydration, chronic hoof conditions and lameness as they lug bulky cabs over unyielding pavement in extreme heat or cold. Exhaust fumes lead to respiratory ailments and the animals frequently live in cramped stables with barely enough room to move.

Please count me among the many St. Louisans and tourists who support an outright ban on horse-pulled carriages. I respectfully ask Mayor Adams to assert his authority to prohibit them in University City. The possibility of horse-drawn buggies in the Loop presents a great opportunity for City Council Members to introduce a bill to ban them. Hopefully, Loop businesses will abandon this foolish and inhumane idea.

Thank you,

*Coalition To Ban Horse-Drawn Carriages A standing committee of the Coalition for NYC Animals, Inc. P.O. Box 20247; Park West Station; New York, NY 10025 [email protected]; Media Inquiries: [email protected] www.banhdc.org

*People For The Ethical Treatment Of Animals 501 Front St.; Norfolk, VA 23510 757-622-7382; www.peta.org Media Inquiries: 757-622-7382, extension 8284; [email protected] EMAIL BLOCKS (all emails in this alert) SALONS/TATTOOS • COPY/PASTE EMAIL BLOCKS INTO BCC: LINE [email protected], [email protected], • TYPE YOUR OWN EMAIL IN THE TO: LINE [email protected]

UNIVERSITY CITY MANAGER, OFFICIALS [email protected], [email protected], SERVICES/ORGANIZATIONS [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] [email protected], [email protected]

UNIVERSITY CITY MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL SPECIALTY/FURNITURE [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] [email protected]

BUSINESSES IN THE DELMAR LOOP APPAREL/BOUTIQUES CONTACTS WITH WEB COMMENT FORMS: [email protected], • DELMAR LOOP SPECIAL BUSINESS DISTRICT: [email protected], [email protected], http://visittheloop.com/contact/ [email protected], [email protected], • BLUES: www.soleandblues.com/contacts/ [email protected], [email protected], • HEADZ N THREADZ: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], www.headznthreadz.com/contactus.asp [email protected], [email protected] • TANTRUM: www.tantrumstl.com/Contact_Us.html • SUBTERRANEAN BOOKS: BOOKS/MUSIC http://subbooks.com/blog/?page_id=237 [email protected], [email protected], • REGIONAL ARTS COMMISSION: [email protected] www.artstl.com/rac/contact.cfm?redirect=/index.cfm • COCA (CENTER OF CREATIVE ARTS): GALLERIES/ART www.cocastl.org/subpage.cfm?vSection=about&vPage=contact [email protected], [email protected], • 609: www.609u.com/index2.php?Section=Restaurant&Page=5 [email protected], [email protected], • ECLIPSE RESTAURANT AND TERRACE BAR: [email protected], [email protected] www.eclipsestlouis.com/contact.asp • THE MELTING POT: LEASING/REAL ESTATE www.meltingpot.com/contact.aspx?n=768890 [email protected], [email protected], www.meltingpot.com/locations.aspx [email protected], [email protected], • NOODLES & CO.: [email protected] www.noodles.com/home/feedback.aspx?showhtml=true • PIN-UP BOWL: www.pinupbowl.com/pages/contact.html LIVE ENTERTAINMENT • INTEGRITY CORPORATION: [email protected], [email protected], http://integritystl.com/index.php/contact [email protected] • PRINCETON REVIEW: www.princetonreview.com/contact.aspx RESTAURANTS • RIVERFRONT TIMES: [email protected], [email protected], www.riverfronttimes.com/feedback/EmailAnEmployee?to=38329 [email protected], [email protected], www.riverfronttimes.com/feedback/EmailAnEmployee?to=38330 www.riverfronttimes.com/feedback/EmailAnEmployee?to=527313 [email protected], • CITY SPROUTS: [email protected], [email protected], www.citysprouts.com/store/contactus.asp [email protected], [email protected], • H.S.B. TOBACCONIST: [email protected], [email protected], www.hsbtobacconist.com/contactus.htm [email protected], [email protected]

UNIVERSITY CITY - DELMAR LOOP FULL CONTACT INFOMATION BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS UNIVERSITY CITY MANAGER & OTHER OFFICIALS Dept. of Community Development City of University City, Missouri 6801 Delmar Boulevard; University City, MO 63130 6801 Delmar Boulevard; University City, MO 63130 ph: 314-505-8500; fax: 314-862-3168 ph: 314-862-6767; email: [email protected] email: [email protected]

Julie Feier, City Manager: Delmar@170 Business District 314-505-8534; [email protected] Brendan Bradley, President: 314-432-2905 Petree Eastman, Assistant City Manager: Dave Rosenboom, Vice President: 314-997-2308 314-505-8535; [email protected] Janet Watson, Deputy City Manager/Finance Director: BUSINESSES IN THE DELMAR LOOP 314-505-8537; [email protected] APPAREL/BOUTIQUES John Mulligan, Jr., City Attorney: Alice’s Vintage Clothing & Accessories - 314-361-4006 314-725-1135; [email protected] 6178 Delmar; University City, MO 63130 Dee Berry, Business Manager:

314-505-8623; [email protected] Blues - 314-863-2121 Errol Tate, Project Manager: 6301 Delmar; University City, MO 63130 314-505-8571; [email protected] fax: 314-863-1610; email: [email protected] Megan Lindmark, Project Manager: web form: www.soleandblues.com/contacts/ 314-505-8565; [email protected]

Angelica Gutierrez, Project Manager: Club Denim - 314-725-7773 314-505-8568; [email protected] 6635 Delmar; University City, MO 63130 Vic Lusher, Project Manager:

314-505-8562; [email protected] Diversity Gallery - 314-721-3361 Frank Hill, Zoning Administrator - Manager, 6150 Delmar; University City, MO 63130 Current Planning: 314-505-8501; [email protected]

Andrea Riganti, Manager, Long Range Planning: Fifi’s - 314-773-2234 314-505-8516; [email protected] 6172 Delmar; University City, MO 63130

UNIVERSITY CITY MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL Footlocker - 314-862-4039 Mayor Joseph Adams 6317 Delmar; University City, MO 63130 924 Wild Cherry Lane; University City, MO 63130-2724 ph: 314-862-7877; email: [email protected] Gabby’s Fashion Jewelry & Accessories - 314-721-1066 6140 Delmar; University City, MO 63130 Robert Wagner, Councilmember 1st Ward 7052 Kingsbury; University City, MO 63130 G’sell - 314-863-4735 ph: 314-725-1544; email: [email protected] 6277 Delmar; University City, MO 63130

Terry Crow, Councilmember 1st Ward Hats-N-Stuff - 314-727-5255 7025 Maryland; University City, MO 63130 6604 Delmar; University City, MO 63130 ph: 314-918-0045 x2; email: [email protected] Headz n Threadz - 314-863-2695 L. Michael Glickert, Councilmember 2nd Ward 6662C Delmar Blvd; St. Louis, MO 63130 7706 Amherst; University City, MO 63130 email: [email protected] ph: 314-863-1812; email: [email protected] web form: www.headznthreadz.com/contactus.asp

Lynn Ricci, Councilmember 2nd Ward Little Shark Athletic Company - 314-862-1818 7833 Gannon; University City, MO 63130 6176 Delmar Blvd; St. Louis MO, 63112 ph: 314-725-9090; email: [email protected] email: [email protected]

Arthur Sharpe, Jr., Councilmember 3rd Ward Lori Coulter Truemeasure - 314-727-9879 7131 Willow Tree; St. Louis, MO 63130 6138-A Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63112 ph: 314-721-5954; email: [email protected] fax: 314-727-9802; email: [email protected] Byron Price, Councilmember 3rd Ward 1520 78th St.; University City, MO 63130 Macrosun International - 314-726-0222 ph: 314-726-2953; email: [email protected] 6273 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 email: [email protected]

Pitaya - 314-725-2233 Gallery Framing - 314-727-6333 6632 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 6509 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 email: [email protected] Regional Arts Commission - 314-863-5811 R. Sole - 314-721-7653 6128 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63112 6662-A Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 fax: 314-863-6932 web form: www.art-stl.com/rac/contact.cfm?redirect=/index.cfm Rag-O-Rama - 314-725-2760 6388 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 St. Louis Walk Of Fame - 314-727-STAR 6504 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 Savvi Formalwear - 314-725-2150 Joe Edwards, founder 6185 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63112 Loop Store and Warehouse, Manager Jim Austin LEASING/REAL ESTATE fax: 314-721-4983; email: [email protected] Market in The Loop and 6392 Delmar in The Loop 314-991-3300; Dan Wald: [email protected] tag (timeless authentic garments) - 314-721-1370 6314 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 Loop Real Estate Company - 314-727-0110 fax: 314-721-3756; email: [email protected], [email protected], 6504 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 [email protected], [email protected] Fordyce Properties LLC Tantrum - 314-783-0527 Bartley Bouchein: [email protected] 6635 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 Michael Denckhoff: [email protected] email: [email protected] web form: www.tantrumstl.com/Contact_Us.html Pars Realty - 314-226-8886 569 Melville, Ste. 205; University City, MO 63130 Ziezo - 314-725-9602 email: [email protected] 6394 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 St. Louis County Realty Co. - 314-567-9944 BOOKS/MUSIC 727 Craig Rd., Ste. 100; St Louis, MO 63141 Go Music - 314-721-3944 6378 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 The Byron Company - 314-725-5757 fax: 314-721-4376; email: [email protected] 6050 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63112 fax: 314.725.5256; www.byroncompany.com Star Clipper - 314-725-9110 6392 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 Loop Center - 314-863-1895 11902 Lackland Road; St. Louis, MO 63146 Subterranean Books - 314-862-6100 Neal or Josh Shapiro 6275 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 web form: http://subbooks.com/blog/?page_id=237 Delmar Garden Apartments - 314-727-6264 608 Kingsland Avenue; University City, MO 63130 Vintage Vinyl - 314-721-4096 Catherine Vermette: [email protected] 6610 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 email: [email protected], LIVE ENTERTAINMENT [email protected] The 560 Music Center Of Washington University 314-935-6518; 560 Trinity Blvd; University City, MO 63130 GALLERIES/ART African American Cultural Center COCA (Center Of Creative Arts) - 314-725-6555 6160 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 524 Trinity Blvd; University City, MO 63130 email: [email protected] Componere Gallery Of Art & Fashion - 314-721-1181 executive director: [email protected] 6509 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 form: cocastl.org/subpage.cfm?vSection=about&vPage=contact email: [email protected] - 314-726-6161 Craft Alliance - 314-725-1177 6161 Delmar Blvd; St. Louis, MO 63112 6640 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 email: [email protected] fax: 314-725-2068; email: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] Tivoli Theatre - 314-995-6270 6350 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 Faces In The Loop - 314-863-1400 6265 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 email: [email protected], [email protected] RESTAURANTS Gyros House - 314-721-5638 609 - 314-721-9168 571 Melville; University City, MO 63130 609 Eastgate Ave; University City, MO 63130 form: www.609u.com/index2.php?Section=Restaurant&Page=5 Jimmy John’s Sandwich Shop - 314-862-6565 6681 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 Al-Tarboush Deli - 314-725-1944 602 Westgate Ave; University City, MO 63130 Layal Cafe & Hookah Bar - 314-725-1661 6227 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 Ben & Jerry’s - 314-721-8887 6380 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 The Loop Subway - 314-726-6940 fax: 314-991-0075; email: [email protected] 6633 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130

Blueberry Hill - 314-727-4444 Market In The Loop - 314-725-1346 6504 Delmar in The Loop; St. Louis, MO 63130 6655 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 private parties: [email protected] Joe Edwards, owner The Melting Pot - 314-725-4141 6683 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 Booster’s Cafe - 314-721-4499 fax: 314-725-3695; Michael Hobbs, owner 567 Melville Blvd; University City, MO 63130 corporate web form: email: [email protected] www.meltingpot.com/contact.aspx?n=768890 University City, Missouri form: Brandt’s Cafe - 314-727-3663 www.meltingpot.com/locations.aspx 6525 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 fax: 314-727-6439; [email protected] Meshuggah Cafe - 314-726-5662 Owners Adam Brandt, Rick Fessler, Jay Brandt 6269 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130

Chinese Noodle Cafe - 314-725-9889 Miss Saigon - 314-863-4949 6138 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63112 6101 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 Peggy Hou, owner Modai Sushi/Lounge - 314-725-8330 Chipotle Mexican Grill - 314-678-3200 6100 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 6318 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 fax: 314-725-8301; email: [email protected] fax: 314-863-6830 Noodles & Co. - 314-721-1819 Cicero’s Restaurant & Entertainment Plex - 314-862-0009 6310 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 6691 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 fax: 314-721-2225 form: www.noodles.com/home/feedback.aspx?showhtml=true Cold Stone Creamery - 314-863-5595 6662-B Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 Pam’s Chicago Style Dogs & More - 314-721-7267 6016 Delmar Blvd; St. Louis, MO 63112 Culture Cafe - 314-721-3361 fax: 314-721-7268; email: [email protected] 6152 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 Pi - 314-727-6633 The Delmar Restaurant & Lounge - 314-725-6565 6144 Delmar Blvd; St. Louis, MO 63112 6235 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130-4814 fax: 314-727-6655; email: [email protected]

Eclipse Restaurant And Terrace Bar - 314-726-2222 Pin-Up Bowl - 314-727-5555 6177 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 6191 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 email: [email protected] web form: www.pinupbowl.com/pages/contact.html web form: www.eclipsestlouis.com/contact.asp Qdoba Mexican Grill - 314-862-3320 El Maguey - 314-726-1005 6625 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 6333 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 Racanelli’s Cucina - 314-727-8880 Fitz’s American Grill & Bottling Works - 314-726-9555 6655 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 6605 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 email: [email protected], [email protected], fax: 314-862-6253; email: [email protected] [email protected], [email protected]

Fro You - 314-862-1717 Riddle’s Penultimate Cafe & Wine Bar - 314-725-6985 6329 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 6307 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130

St. Louis Bread Company - 314-721-7995 SERVICES/ORGANIZATIONS 6630 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 180º Personal Training - 314-229-2465 565A Melville; University City, MO 63130 St. Louis Bubble Tea - 314-862-2890 6677 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 Attorneys Tonya McAlpine-Morris - 314-429-4529 6150-A Delmar #210; University City, MO 63130 St. Louis Pizza Haus - 314-862-4287 6602 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 Carl Safe Design Consultants - 314-725-6525 516 Westgate Ave; University City, MO 63130 Seki’s Japanese Restaurant - 314-726-6477 6335 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 Commerce Bank - 314-746-3541 6630 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 Selam Ethiopian Restaurant - 314-726-7996 549 Rosedale; University City, MO 63112 Ghasedi & Umlauf, Attorneys At Law - 314-863-2200 569 Melville #210 Blvd; University City, MO 63130 Smoothie King - 314-862-9700 6600 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 Integrity Corporation - 314-727-3600 6104-A Delmar Blvd; St. Louis, MO 63117 Starbucks Coffee Company - 314-862-2664 web form: http://integritystl.com/index.php/contact/ 6621 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 Kiku Obata & Company - 314-361-3110 Thai Cafe - 314-862-6868 6161 Delmar Blvd, Suite 200; St. Louis, MO 63112-1203 6170 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 fax: 314-361-4716 Kiku Obata, President: [email protected] Thai Country Cafe - 314-862-0787 Kevin Flynn, AIA, Vice President: [email protected] 6221 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 Missouri Coalition for the Environment - 314-727-0600 Thai Gai Yang Cafe - 314-862-4400 6267 Delmar Blvd, Suite 2E; St. Louis, MO 63130 6250 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 fax: 314-727-1665; email: [email protected] Kathleen Logan Smith, Executive Director: Thai Pizza Company - 314-862-4429 [email protected] 608 Eastgate Ave; University City, MO 63130 Dan Sherburne, Research Director: [email protected] Erin Noble, Outreach and Development Director: Twisted Olive - 314-862-2141 [email protected] 6608-A Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 Moonrise Hotel - 314-721-1111 U City Grill - 314-721-3073 6177 Delmar Blvd; St. Louis, MO 63112 6696 Enright; University City, MO 63130 fax: 314-721-1222 General Manager, Joe Reyes: Wong’s Wok - 314-726-0976 [email protected] 565 Melville; University City, MO 63130 Director of Sales & Marketing, Harry Lunt: [email protected] Yan-Wu Chop Suey - 314-727-1917 6036 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 Princeton Review - 314-862-7540 6358 Delmar #400; University City, MO 63130 SALONS/TATTOOS web form: www.princetonreview.com/contact.aspx Diversity Gallery - 314-721-3361 6152 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 Riverfront Times - 314-754-5966 6358 Delmar Blvd., Ste. 200; St. Louis, MO 63130-4719 D-zine Hair And Art Studio - 314-727-0708 Editor Tom Finkel: 6679 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 www.riverfronttimes.com/feedback/EmailAnEmployee?to=38329 fax: 314-727-1121; email: [email protected], Managing Editor Ellis Conklin: [email protected] www.riverfronttimes.com/feedback/EmailAnEmployee?to=38330 Web Editor Nick Lucchesi: www.riverfronttimes.com/feedback/EmailAnEmployee?to=527313 House Of Ink - 314-721-2460

6606-A Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 St. Andrews Resources For Seniors - 314-726-0111

6633 Delmar #300; University City, MO 63130 Iron Age Tattoo - 314-725-1499 fax: 314-726-5719; email: [email protected] 6309 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 www.standrews1.com email: [email protected]

St. Louis Design Alliance - 314-863-1313 6014 Delmar Blvd; Saint Louis, MO 63112 fax: 314-863-1393

Schwartz, Herman & Davidson - 314-862-0200 621 N. Skinker Blvd; St. Louis, MO 63130

University City Public Library - 314-727-3150 6701 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 email: [email protected]

SPECIALTY/FURNITURE Blooms In The Loop Florist & Gifts - 314-725-8080 6346 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130

City Sprouts - 314-726-9611 6354 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 fax: 314-726-9611 web form: www.citysprouts.com/store/contactus.asp

Game Crazy - 314-721-2925 6662-D Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130

Good Works - 314-726-2233 6323 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 email: [email protected]

H.S.B. Tobacconist - 314-721-1483 6362 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 email: [email protected] web form: www.hsbtobacconist.com/contactus.htm

Knitty Couture - 314-727-6500 6148 Delmar Blvd; Saint Louis, MO, 63112 fax: 314-727-6501; email: [email protected]

Phoenix Rising - 314-862-0609 6331 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130

Pizazz - 314-863-7709 6254 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130

Plowsharing Crafts - 314-863-3723 6271 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 email: [email protected]

The Silver Lady - 314-727-0704 6364 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 email: [email protected]

Sunshine Daydream - 314-727-9043 6608 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130 email: [email protected]

TNT Design - 314-863-8860 6163 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130

U.S. Cellular - 314-726-4575 6623 Delmar Blvd; University City, MO 63130