Recent tragic events in Central Park involving horse-drawn carriages have resulted in critical injuries and fatalities, including an 18-year-old tourist who died after a carriage overturned. The cause of death for a carriage horse in the park was identified as poisoning from a toxic plant, leading to renewed calls from activists and city officials to ban horse carriages in New York City. Following these incidents, many are questioning the safety of horse-drawn carriages and advocating for changes to protect both passengers and the horses involved.