Horses
The animal that tourists come into the closest contact with in Egypt is the carriage horse. 
Carriages, called Caleches in Egypt, are a feature of every tourist destination throughout the country.
These carriages are brightly decorated and are pulled by horses that have descended from animals left behind by the British army. These horses are often ill-shod, malnourished, frequently have badly fitting harnesses and are made to gallop unnecessarily, in the very high temperatures, often up to 50 degrees during Luxor's summer. They stand in full sunshine, waiting for customers whilst their drivers smoke in the shade. Their working day ends often when the last tourists return to their hotel.
Egypt relies on its tourist t
rade and in Luxor there are four hundred officially registered caleches. ACE works to improve the lives of these high profile animals used mainly by tourists.
If you are coming to Luxor and wish to use a Caleche, click here for our guide on the best way to do so.
