Terrified horses escaped from the Household Cavalry and were seen running through the streets of London, causing chaos and concern. One horse was reportedly covered in blood after running into a car. Commuters witnessed the incident and reported hearing a soldier screaming in pain after falling from his horse. The horses were eventually contained by police and are receiving veterinary care.
The incident occurred during a routine exercise on Horse Guards Parade in Whitehall earlier this morning. The horses became spooked and ran off, with some of them heading towards Buckingham Palace Road. Commuters captured videos of the horses running along the capital’s roads without riders, with one of the horses appearing to be covered in blood.
The incident caused significant disruption to traffic in the area, with police closing roads to ensure the safety of the horses and the public. The horses were eventually contained by police near Limehouse, where they are being held until Army horseboxes can transport them back to their stables.
The Household Cavalry is a ceremonial regiment of the British Army that is responsible for providing mounted escorts for the Royal Family. The horses used by the regiment are highly trained and experienced, but incidents such as this can still occur, especially in busy urban environments.
The incident highlights the potential risks and challenges associated with handling and exercising military horses in urban environments. While the Household Cavalry takes all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of their horses and the public, there is always the potential for accidents to occur.
The horses involved in today’s incident are now receiving veterinary care, and the Army is investigating the circumstances surrounding the escape. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of public safety and the need for careful planning and execution when handling animals in busy urban areas.
