Archive · 29 May 2025
Central Park Carriage Horses Go Wild, Injuring Several
In Central Park, two horses got scared and ran wild.
They were getting ready for a ride when one slipped its bridle and took off, with another horse following.
The horses crashed into things and hurt some people, including a driver.
A pedicab driver tried to stop the horses but got hurt too.
Animal rights groups say this shows the carriage horse industry is dangerous, while the city has not responded.
The incident has brought up the long-standing debate on whether horse-drawn carriages should be allowed in the city.
Two carriage horses bolted through Central Park, causing injuries.
The incident happened on Monday afternoon near the Central Park Zoo.
Several people were injured, including a driver and a pedicab driver.
The incident renewed the debate over the safety of the carriage horse industry.
Animal rights activists are calling for a ban on carriage horses.
- Who
- Two carriage horses and multiple people were involved.
- What
- Two carriage horses bolted through Central Park, causing injuries.
- When
- The incident occurred on Monday afternoon around 2:30 PM.
- Where
- Central Park in New York City.
- Why
- The horses were spooked, leading to the incident.
Animal Rights Activists
Carriage Horse Industry
Safety of Carriage Horses
Animal Rights Activists
Animal rights activists view the carriage horse industry as dangerous and deadly, calling for a ban.
Carriage Horse Industry
No direct stance provided in the article.
- Location
- Central Park, NYC
- Date
- Monday afternoon
- Horses involved
- Two
- Injured
- Multiple people
- Cause
- Horses spooked