Breaking: Another Terrifying Horse-Drawn Carriage Incident in Central Park
Tourists in Central Park were forced to jump from a horse-drawn carriage after the animal pulling it bolted in panic, running for blocks before crashing into another carriage. Video of the chaotic incident showed pedestrians scrambling to get out of the way.
The driver was thrown to the ground, passengers were injured, and the horse ran into metal signs and garbage cans before the runaway ended—another violent carriage incident in a summer full of them.
Cruel and Dangerous for Horses and Humans
This latest crash is not an “accident”—it’s inevitable. Horses are sensitive animals who startle easily, and busy city streets full of honking cars, blaring sirens, and construction noise are terrifying for them. They’re forced to inhale exhaust fumes, pound the pavement for hours, and endure extreme heat or bitter cold while pulling heavy loads. At any moment, both horses and humans are at risk—and New York City residents have seen many of those moments. Horses have collapsed and died in the streets, and passengers and bystanders have been injured.
Why We Need Ryder’s Law
The New York City Council is currently considering Ryder’s Law, a bill that would ban horse-drawn carriages. Ryder was a horse who collapsed in Manhattan in 2022 after being worked nearly to death. His driver was caught on video whipping and screaming at him as he lay on the ground, unable to stand. He died soon after. The bill could just easily be named after other individuals—like Lady, who collapsed and died last month while pulling a carriage on 51st Street. How many more horses must die—or how many more must be injured—before this cruel industry ends?
What You Can Do
Never take carriage rides pulled by horses and explain to your family and friends why they shouldn’t, either. If your city still allows horse-drawn carriages, urge your legislators to propose a ban. By speaking up, you can help protect both horses and people from this cruel, dangerous, and deadly industry.
