A carriage horse named Bambi recently spooked and ran loose in New York’s Central Park, marking the third such incident this year. The horse was unharmed but is being evaluated by a vet and will take a few days off. The runaway caused panic among nearby tourists and children, with passengers escaping the carriage safely. The carriage driver, a veteran with over 20 years of experience, blamed a loud garbage truck for frightening the horse. Police are investigating the cause of the incident.

This event has reignited calls to ban horse-drawn carriages in the park. Animal rights group NYClass urges the city council to pass Ryders Law, which would phase out the carriages over two years, citing safety concerns. The Central Park Conservancy recently supported the bill, emphasizing increased safety in the crowded park. Meanwhile, carriage drivers argue for clearer regulations to ensure safer sharing of park roads if the carriages remain. The council is still deliberating the proposed legislation.