The chief executive of a horse charity has defended the training methods used by the Household Cavalry, following an incident in which several horses threw their riders and caused disruption in central London. Jeanette Allen, the head of The Horse Trust, said that such incidents are rare and that the horses are well-cared for and enjoy working with their riders.
Two out of five Household Cavalry horses that bolted through central London on Wednesday are in a serious condition, according to Defence Procurement Minister James Cartlidge. The horses, named Quaker and Vida, were spooked by crashing building materials near Buckingham Palace and rampaged for six miles, smashing into cars, a taxi, and a bus. Three soldiers and a fourth person were injured during the incident.
Five military horses from the Household Cavalry caused chaos in central London on Wednesday morning after they bolted during routine exercises near Buckingham Palace. The horses were startled by noise from a building site, throwing off four riders and colliding with vehicles during the busy morning rush hour. Three of the injured soldiers were hospitalized, but none of the injuries were life-threatening. The horses were captured shortly after and are now back at their barracks in Hyde Park undergoing medical tests. Witnesses reported seeing the horses running through main roads, hitting vehicles and stunning commuters. Images shared on social media showed one of the horses, a white one, with blood on its face and legs, while another crashed into a tour bus, smashing the windshield. The British Army confirmed that the horses were spooked by noise from a construction site in Belgravia, where building materials were dropped from height. The extent of the horses’ injuries is not yet known, but they are being treated by veterinarians.
Multiple military horses, including one covered in blood, escaped during a routine exercise near Buckingham Palace and the British government’s seat in central London on Wednesday morning. The runaway animals galloped past bewildered Londoners during their morning commutes, and four people sustained injuries requiring hospital treatment. According to a British army spokesperson, all of the horses have been recovered and all personnel and equines involved in the incident are receiving necessary medical attention. The horses belong to the Household Cavalry, which serves as the British monarch’s official bodyguard and participates in ceremonial duties. They are garrisoned at Hyde Park barracks, situated close to Buckingham Palace.
Two military horses escaped their handlers during a routine exercise, causing chaos as they galloped through central London. The horses injured four people during three separate incidents, and one was seen covered in a blood-like substance. The horses were eventually recovered, and both horses and personnel were receiving medical attention.
Seven Household Cavalry horses escaped during an exercise in Belgravia, causing chaotic scenes and four separate incidents within 10 minutes. One horse collided with a taxi outside the Clermont Hotel, where driver Farez witnessed the incident and was shocked by the impact. The horse left large dents and shattered windows on the Mercedes taxi, and Farez believes it may have been the white horse that was seen bloodied. Two horses were spotted near Aldwych, one covered in blood, and another collided with a parked double-decker tour bus. An Army spokesperson confirmed that all horses have been recovered and returned to camp, while military personnel and horses received medical attention.
Seven military horses, one covered in blood, escaped their routine exercise on Horse Guards Parade near Buckingham Palace on Wednesday morning and bolted through central London, leaving four people in need of hospital treatment. The horses were spotted running through the City of London, miles from their starting point, causing damage to vehicles and injuring bystanders. A silver Mercedes van was struck by one of the horses, causing extensive damage and leaving two passengers injured. Witnesses reported seeing the horses running past cars and being pursued by an unmarked police car. The London Ambulance Service received three horse-related calls, including one on Buckingham Palace Road where a person was thrown from a horse. All the horses were eventually accounted for and returned to camp, with several personnel and horses receiving medical attention.
Two army horses were contained by police after they were seen galloping through central London at rush hour on Wednesday. The horses, wearing saddles and bridles, were spotted on busy roads, evading traffic. One horse appeared to be covered in blood on its chest and forelegs. The horses were later located near Limehouse and are being transported for veterinary care. No injuries to the horses or the public were reported.
Two loose horses were spotted running around central London, causing concern among residents and authorities. One of the horses was observed covered in blood, raising questions about its condition. The animals, wearing saddles and bridles, were seen galloping in the road near Aldwych. Police and the army collaborated to track down the horses, which were eventually located in Limehouse, east London, approximately 6 miles away from their initial sighting on Buckingham Palace Road.
Five Household Cavalry horses escaped their riders during a morning exercise in Whitehall, central London, on April 24, 2024. The loose horses caused chaos, running through streets in Victoria, Aldwych, and Tower Bridge, and injuring five people at three different locations. Two of the horses were reported to be contained as of 10:30 am, while the incident remained ongoing. Emergency services, including the ambulance service and police, responded to the scene.
