A carriage horse collapsed and died on a Manhattan street Tuesday afternoon, officials said — reigniting the debate over use of the animals .

The 15-year-old Standardbred Cross horse named “Lady” was on her way from Central Park to her stable when she suddenly collapsed around 2:28 p.m. near West 51St. and 11th Ave . in Hell’s Kitchen, officials said.

Officers responding to the scene saw the horse unresponsive on the ground, and helped transport transport her to Clinton Park Stables .

“Lady had just started her role as an iconic NYC carriage horse, arriving here in June,” Transport Workers Union Local 100 Shop Steward Christina Hansen said. “A complete physical was conducted at that time and no abnormalities were identified.”

Lady belonged to the Clinton Park Stables — a ho

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