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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

Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Friday 03 May 2024 16:19 BST
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Blood-soaked horses run loose in London after breaking free from Household Cavalry

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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.”

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

Alexander Butler2 May 2024 12:11

Army denies whistleblower claims horses only get one hour exercise from ‘dark, rat-infested barracks’

Army denies claims horses get one hour exercise from ‘dark, rat-infested barracks’

Quaker and Vida were spooked by falling concrete and ran at top speed through central London during Wednesday rush hour

Alexander Butler2 May 2024 14:13

Police officer says he was ‘viscerally moved’ by sight of horses running loose

A South Yorkshire police mounted officer has said he was “viscerally moved by the sight of the horses running loose in London last week”.

Here are his observations on the use of horses for policing:

Alexander Butler2 May 2024 15:23

Blood-soaked Household Cavalry horses loose in central London injuring people and hitting cars

Four people have been taken to hospital after escaped Household Cavalry horses caused mayhem by galloping through the streets of central London.

A group of seven horses and six soldiers were on an extended exercise in Belgravia on Wednesday when chaos erupted after the animals were spooked by nearby building works.

Blood-soaked Household Cavalry horses loose in central London cause chaos

The horses are said to have become spooked during a training exercise

Alexander Butler2 May 2024 17:30

‘There was so much panic’: How five Household Cavalry horses wreaked havoc across six miles of central London

How five Household Cavalry horses wreaked havoc across six miles of central London

Three soldiers were injured after the mounted regiment horses getting exercise were spooked by falling concrete - covered in blood they then tore through the capital

Alexander Butler2 May 2024 19:30

Blood-soaked cavalry horses running through London is the perfect way to sum up 2024

Blood-soaked cavalry horses on the loose is the perfect way to sum up 2024

Last week’s equine drama in the capital might have felt like a worrying omen to some, but Will Gore remains optimistic

Alexander Butler2 May 2024 21:30

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

Alexander Butler2 May 2024 23:30

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

Alexander Butler3 May 2024 01:30

Loose blood-soaked Household Cavalry aftermath as horses cause chaos in central London with smashed vehicles and police at scene

Loose blood-soaked Household Cavalry aftermath as horses cause chaos in London

Emergency services are at the scene after loose household Cavalry horses caused chas in central London this morning (24 April). Several police cars and ambulances are at the scene in Buckingham Palace Road. This footage filmed by an eyewitness shows a silver car with a smashed window and shattered glass on the floor. A bus is also seen with a smashed front window. The horses are believed to have struck several vehicles with five people left injured. The horses appear to have become spooked during their daily morning exercise on Hoseguards Parade in Whitehall.

Alexander Butler3 May 2024 03:30

Where did the five loose London horses go during their run across the capital?

What is the Household Cavalry?

Two Household Cavalry horses are injured but still alive after a bloody rampage through central London

Alexander Butler3 May 2024 05:30

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