Beyonce parks her aerial vehicle and mounts a radiant aerial steed for her final performances under the Cowboy Carter banner
Beyoncé Introduces a Golden Mechanical Horse in Cowboy Carter Tour After Flying Car Malfunction
Beyoncé has made a dramatic set change in her Cowboy Carter Tour, replacing a flying red Cadillac with a golden mechanical horse. This shift came after a technical malfunction with the vintage car during the Houston show on June 29.
During the performance of "16 Carriages," Beyoncé was suspended on a flying red Cadillac, but the car tilted dangerously sideways mid-air, causing a temporary halt in the show. The car was immediately retired, and the song was temporarily cut from the setlist.
For the July 10 Atlanta show, Beyoncé debuted the golden mechanical horse, a new iconic visual element. Dubbed "Reneigh 2.0" by fans, the horse features advanced mechanisms that allow it to glide above the crowd, providing a safe and spectacular aerial element.
This incident in Houston marked the first major tech mishap publicly reported in the Cowboy Carter Tour's stadium run. However, it led to a dramatic set change and showcased Beyoncé's resilience and creativity in adapting her show elements.
Comparing this incident to previous tech malfunctions in stadium shows, U2's 40ft lemon prop has malfunctioned in the past, trapping the band within. Similarly, Yes drummer Alan White was once trapped inside a giant seashell on the band's Tales From Topographic Oceans tour. These incidents underscore the challenges of large-scale performances and the potential occupational hazards they present.
As of August 2025, no other major tech failures on Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Tour stadium shows have been widely reported. The tour still has a few dates left, and fans are eager to see how Beyoncé will continue to captivate audiences with her innovative performances.
The performance of "16 Carriages" with the golden robotic horse took place in Atlanta on July 10, 2025. Fans took to social media to express their excitement, with one tweet reading, "Beyoncé on a golden robotic horse? Yes, please!"
The Cowboy Carter tour has been a testament to Beyoncé's creativity and adaptability, and the introduction of the golden mechanical horse has added another memorable moment to the tour.
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Celebrities, like Beyoncé, often find themselves in the limelight not only for their performances but also for unexpected events, such as the recent malfunction of her flying car during the Houston show. (Beyoncé's Flying Car Malfunctions During Houston Show)
Pop-culture enthusiasts flocked to social media to express their excitement when Beyoncé debuted the golden mechanical horse in the Cowboy Carter Tour, a new addition to the entertainment spectacle that showcased her resilience and creativity. (Beyoncé Introduces Golden Mechanical Horse in Cowboy Carter Tour)
