NEW YORK -- There were terrifying moments inside New York's Central Park, when a spooked carriage horse took off running with no one at the reins. Now, there are renewed calls to cancel the carriages while others defend the long-standing tradition.

It is the third time a carriage horse has taken off running in Central Park this year.

Bambi, the carriage horse, was resting in her stall in Hell's Kitchen on Monday night, appearing unhurt but awaiting a full evaluation from a vet.

She'll be taking a few days off after taking off running.

Police are investigating what led to young Bambi getting spooked around 11:15 a.m. Monday near Bethesda Fountain, an area packed with people.

"The crowd around was screaming because people didn't know which direction the horse was going to go into," sai

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