Runaway Horse Leads Police Chase in the US

September 22, 2026

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A horse gave police in Santa Fe, in the United States, quite the workout after it escaped just before a parade was due to start.

The horse bolted before the Desfile de La Gente parade began on Sunday, 20 September 2026, forcing the Santa Fe Police Department into action.

Officers on motorcycles and bicycles, animal services staff, and even a drone operator all joined the search. A group of local cowboys also helped chase the runaway horse down.

The horse was finally cornered and caught on Canyon Road. Its owner arrived to collect it, and the horse was walked back to the parade’s starting point in time for a quick drink of water before the parade got underway.

No one, human or horse, was hurt during the chase.

The Santa Fe Police Department later thanked everyone involved, saying: “A job well done by all involved and thank you to our community members on the road that yielded to the horse and motorcycles.”

The parade went ahead as planned, with one four-legged latecomer arriving just in time.

Article written by Milli Banbury

This article was written using AI as an assistive tool for research, writing, and proofreading.
The te reo Māori version of this article was translated with AI assistance. While care has been taken to keep it accurate, if you spot anything that doesn't read quite right, please let us know

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After school, Mia rode her mountain bike on the new track near Rotorua. The track winds through pine trees and crosses a small wooden bridge. At the end of the ride, Mia told her friend that the trail was “the best in New Zealand” because it was challenging and fun. The sign at the entrance says the track is 4.2 kilometres long and suitable for riders with basic off-road skills. Several riders stopped at the lookout point to drink water and rest before heading back to the car park.

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