But at far less frequency and severity than a temperamental horse. In Manhattan in 1900, 400 horses would die a day, and a rotting horse carcass is a far bigge

But at far less frequency and severity than a temperamental horse. In Manhattan in 1900, 400 horses would die a day, and a rotting horse carcass is a far bigger sanitation problem than a broken down car, which you can tow and fix up.