Fatalities
No horse nor human should be killed for so-called entertainment.
Fatalities
We have compiled a list of fatalities, both human and equine. This list is still in progress and by no means comprehensive as reporting of these heinous accidents was sparse in the past. While the list might not be all-inclusive, it is far too long as it stands now.
Links to articles appear when possible — Links are underlined.
Gold Leaf Carriage horse dies – Auguest 15, 2023
Gold Leaf Carriage could be seen taking their precious time getting to the ill-fallen horse as he is in his final moments of life.
Carriage Horse Ryder dies – October 17, 2022
A Central Park carriage horse died suddenly of colic, city officials said Wednesday. The Belgian Draft horse, named Billy, died in his stall about 4 a.m. July 20..
Billy – Dead – July 27, 2022
NYC Central Park carriage horse dies suddenly of colic during heatwave
A Central Park carriage horse died suddenly of colic, city officials said Wednesday. The Belgian Draft horse, named Billy, died in his stall about 4 a.m. July 20..
Unnamed Person Dead – June 27, 2022
Minnesota Man Dies After He Was Run Over by Clydesdale Horse
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota man who planned to offer carriage rides at an event in St. Cloud was killed when he was trampled by one of the Clydesdale horses.
Frederick Duzan Dead – December 9, 2021
Horse-drawn sleigh driver dies in freak accident in Leavenworth
iFIBER ONE News partner, News Radio 560 KPQ, reports that a joyful ride on a horse-drawn sleigh turned tragic when its driver was killed after being thrown from the apparatus Thursday afternoon.
Henry Stauffer Dead – October 27, 2021
Driver in fatal hit-and-run crash involving horse-drawn buggy was under the influence, police say
Ryan Cherrico was arrested on 8 charges, including negligent homicide by vehicle under the influence and negligent manslaughter.
Unnamed Person Dead – October 24, 2021
Collision in Woolwich between car and horse-and-buggy leaves man dead, woman critically injured
Waterloo Region Police say one person died after a collision between a horse-and-buggy and a car on Sunday night in Woolwich.
Barbie and Josh Esh Dead – October 17, 2021
Amish parents killed, 8 kids injured in horse-drawn buggy crash
Virginia State Police say a 38-year-old Cumberland County woman and her husband were killed, and their eight children were injured when their Amish horse-drawn buggy was rear-ended.
Unnamed Motorcyclist Dead – October 14, 2021
Crash While Passing Horse-Buggy On Central PA Bridge Lands Motorcyclist In Creek, State Police
A motorcyclist was fatally thrown into a creek during a multi-vehicle crash on a central Pennsylvania bridge, according to a report released by Pennsylvania state police.
Unnamed Horse Dead – October 13, 2021
A man has been arrested after a crash on Wednesday left two people badly injured, and a horse euthanized after a horse-drawn buggy was struck by a vehicle in Richmond County.
Unnamed Horse Dead – March 20, 2021
Horse dies in North Melbourne after collapsing while pulling carriage
A “truly heartbreaking scene” has unfolded on a busy Melbourne road after a horse pulling a carriage collapsed and died.
On Sunday, two white horses were pulling the carriage on Arden Street in North Melbourne.
2 Injured, Unnamed Horse Dead – March 17, 2021
Horse dies, 2 men injured when car crashes into carriage
SHADY HILLS, Fla. (AP) — A car crashed into a horse-drawn carriage on a dark road, killing the horse and seriously injuring two people, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Four Dead – December 2020
4 dead after horse-drawn buggy collides with dump truck
Four people were killed Monday and as many as eight others injured when a horse and buggy collided with a dump truck in rural Pennsylvania, according to state police.
Razzy – November 2020
Collision on SR 64 results in death of beloved carriage horse
Williams is mourning the loss of one of its favorite downtown fixtures. Razzy the carriage horse was killed in a wreck Sunday afternoon.
Unnamed Infant – October 2020
Baby Dies After Falling From Horse-Drawn Carriage In Maine
Police in Maine are investigating the death of a 4-month-old infant who fell from a horse-drawn carriage in the northern part of the state. The child’s death was accidental and happened on Thursday in Stacyville, police said.
Unnamed Horse – September 2020
The driver of the truck was not injured. — Deputies say the horse died as a result of the crash.
Owen Hostetler – August 2020
M-65 project to include lane for carriage traffic after crash
An upcoming roadway project on M-65 in Plainfield Township will work towards keeping carriage and farm equipment travel safer, according law enforcement and county officials.
Unnamed Horse – August 2020
Horse died allegedly due to fatigue and heat while carrying tourists
A horse pulling a carriage with tourists died at Italy’s Royal Palace of Caserta today, 12 August, with images of the dead animal quickly going viral.
Unnamed Horse – August 2020
Four children dead, one still missing after horse-drawn carriage overturns into creek
Kentucky State Police now confirm that four of the five missing children have now been found dead. Search and rescue crews are still searching for the fifth child.
Unnamed Horse – August 2020
M-65 project to include lane for carriage traffic after crash
An upcoming roadway project on M-65 in Plainfield Township will work towards keeping carriage and farm equipment travel safer, according law enforcement and county officials.
Star – July 2020
This road traffic collision occurred two days ago and the dashcam footage is amongst the most shocking videos you will have ever seen.
Ervin – July 2020
Runaway carriage horse captured on video in Charleston died after sustaining injuries
A runaway carriage horse that was captured on video in Charleston died after sustaining injuries from the incident.
Michael Bates and Donna Hicklin – July 2020
Driver who killed two people and a horse in road crash found guilty
A driver who killed two people in a horse-drawn carriage when she crashed into them from behind has been found guilty of causing death by careless driving.
Unnamed Horse – June 2020
Woman, horse die after minivan vs. buggy accident
A woman is dead and two girls were injured after a minivan rear-ended a horse-drawn buggy Tuesday morning.
Police say they were called to a crash involving two vehicles around 7:45 a.m. on SR 124, a quarter-mile east of West of CR 200 East in Rural Monroe.
Unnamed Horse – June 2020
Horse-drawn hearse struck by vehicle in central Toledo
A Tuesday afternoon collision between a horse-drawn hearse and a pickup truck in central Toledo resulted in the death of a horse.
5 Unnamed Horses – April 2020
Maharashtra: Five horses die of starvation amid COVID-19 lockdown
As many as five horses used in carriages died of starvation during the COVID-19 lockdown in Maharashtra’s Palghar district, a report from the authorities stated on Thursday.
Aisha – February 2020
Central Park Carriage Horse Dies After Disturbing Video Shows It Collapsing
A carriage horse has been euthanized after a disturbing video showed it collapsing in New York City’s Central Park over the weekend. The incident has reignited calls to ban horse-drawn carriages in the city.
17-Year-Old Dies After Crash Involving Horse-Drawn Carriage – DECEMBER 11, 2023
Horse carriage company addresses New Year's Eve crash, horse's death – August 17, 2023
A horse carriage company in Chestertown, Circle B Ranch, is speaking out after one of its horse carriages was struck by a vehicle on New Year’s Eve, sending four people to the hospital. The General Manager of Circle B Ranch, Malcolm Laustrup, said that his beloved horse, Jethro, who was pulling the carriage, suffered internal injuries and needed to be euthanized. Laustrup spoke with CBS 6's Briana Supardi two days after the crash.
Unnamed Horse – October 2019
Horse collapses near Rome’s Spanish Steps
One of Rome’s ‘botticelle’ horses collapsed on Via dei Condotti, the exclusive shopping street near the Spanish Steps, on the morning of 17 October, reigniting the debate about why the animals are still in operation around the city.