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Beyoncé Debuts Golden Animatronic Horse for '16 Carriages' in Atlanta

Replacing the suspended car that malfunctioned in Houston, the new steed powers the signature stunt through the tour’s remaining Atlanta dates before its Las Vegas finale.

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Overview

  • Beyoncé debuted a gold mechanical horse for '16 Carriages' at her July 10 Atlanta concert, with the floating steed’s legs animating a prancing motion over fans.
  • The horse replaces the suspended red car that tilted midair on June 28 in Houston, prompting an emergency stop and temporary removal of the song without injuries.
  • Its animatronic design preserves the tour’s high-concept stagecraft by simulating galloping movement above the crowd.
  • After three more Atlanta shows, the nine-city Cowboy Carter Tour concludes with two performances at Las VegasAllegiant Stadium on July 25–26.
  • According to Billboard Boxscore, the tour grossed $157.4 million from 567,000 tickets during its 12 May shows, marking one of the highest monthly grosses ever.