London horses – live: Army issues fresh update on injured Household Cavalry horses
Two horses are making progress while two injured soldiers are expected to make a full recovery
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Your support makes all the difference.Two Household Cavalry horses injured last week after bolting through central London are making progress, the army has said.
In an update on Monday, the army also said the two of the soldiers hurt when the horses escaped were still receiving treatment but were expected to make a full recovery.
“Two horses underwent surgery. One, Quaker, a Cavalry black, has shown significant improvement and progresses towards what is expected to be a full recovery,” the army said in a statement on X.
“The other horse, Vida, a grey, continues to make progress. He remains under close and careful professional veterinary observation as his wounds heal.”
The statement added: “Of the soldiers injured, two are still undergoing treatment in hospital but will make a full recovery. The remainder have returned to work.
“We are so thankful for everyone’s concern and expressions of support, and for all those involved in their care.”
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Formed in 1992, The Household Cavalry is made up of the two most senior regiments in the British Army: The Life Guards and The Blues & Royals.
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The Household Cavalry Regiment, based at Combermere Barracks in Windsor, is the corps’s operational wing of four squadrons - and fights as part of the Royal Armoured Corps.
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Latest update on state of injured horses
In an update on Monday, the army also said the two of the soldiers hurt when the horses escaped were still receiving treatment but were expected to make a full recovery.
“Two horses underwent surgery. One, Quaker, a Cavalry black, has shown significant improvement and progresses towards what is expected to be a full recovery,” the army said in a statement on X.
“The other horse, Vida, a grey, continues to make progress. He remains under close and careful professional veterinary observation as his wounds heal.”
What is the Household Cavalry?
What is the Household Cavalry?
Two Household Cavalry horses are injured but still alive after a bloody rampage through central London
Injured Household Cavalry horses offered new home after rampaging through streets of London
Offers to rehome injured Household Cavalry horses who rampaged through London
Exclusive: The Horses Trust - already home to many retired military horses - has offered to rescue the stricken pair
Latest update on injured horses
In an update on Monday, the army also said the two of the soldiers hurt when the horses escaped were still receiving treatment but were expected to make a full recovery.
“Two horses underwent surgery. One, Quaker, a Cavalry black, has shown significant improvement and progresses towards what is expected to be a full recovery,” the army said in a statement on X.
“The other horse, Vida, a grey, continues to make progress. He remains under close and careful professional veterinary observation as his wounds heal.”
Where did the five loose London horses go during their run across the capital?
Where did the five loose London horses go during their run across the capital?
Two rampant horses covered a great distance in central London, leaving four injured
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