Headless Horseman question

[HallGirl]

I did crowd control for a couple of Halloween parties last year. I've heard stories from my coworkers about the headless horseman, so I'm not 100% sure on the accuracy of them. The horse is trained to run the route and rider has no visibility (he is headless of course ) and as far as I know, no control of the horse. It is very very important to keep the route clear when he goes by because of this. Even CMs have to be up on the sidewalk. I've heard about some children who have run into the street right before the horse went by. They were fortunate to not be in the direct path of the horse and CMs were able to get the kids back onto the sidewalk. Hearts were definitely pounding after that. I don't think the horse would stop if anyone is in the path.

 

[Claudia1]

I remember when he galloped. That was incredibly cool!

 

[Nadjalu]

I did crowd control for a couple of Halloween parties last year. I've heard stories from my coworkers about the headless horseman, so I'm not 100% sure on the accuracy of them. The horse is trained to run the route and rider has no visibility (he is headless of course ) and as far as I know, no control of the horse. It is very very important to keep the route clear when he goes by because of this. Even CMs have to be up on the sidewalk. I've heard about some children who have run into the street right before the horse went by. They were fortunate to not be in the direct path of the horse and CMs were able to get the kids back onto the sidewalk. Hearts were definitely pounding after that. I don't think the horse would stop if anyone is in the path.

Sorry, there is no way this is possible. It is nice the "rumors" spread to add to excitement of the HH, but in reality, that person has to have control of the horse. Even though I am sure that horse knows the route, it can't predict or free think for itself, therefore the liability of WDW would be out of this world!!!
Nope, nice "rumor" but the likely hood of that being true is about the same as saying "I just saw Walt over by Dumbo".

 

[Dolce27]

The last time I was at MNSSHP he stopped. I was sitting in Liberty Square, near the bridge. He stopped just before crossing the bridge for *maybe* up to 30 seconds.