Carriage horse breaks free, runs through traffic

Thursday, June 1, 2017

NEW YORK -- A New York City carriage horse is safely back in its stable after breaking free and running wild through rush-hour traffic. The horse, a 12-year-old mare named Goldie, broke free Tuesday while being taken back to her stable in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood. Witnesses said Goldie went into a full gallop, cutting off cars and running across streets. After running 11 blocks, Goldie returned to her stable on her own. She was not injured.

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