It’s a happy ending to what could have been a tragic outcome; British Army horses careening down the streets of London after being spooked and tossing their riders.
The incident happened this past April 24th when five British horses from the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment (HCMR) took flight after noise from a nearby construction set caused them to panic and bolt. The terrifying viral video showing two of them, Cavalry Black Trojan and Cavalry Grey Vida, running loose, covered in blood, through the streets of London made global headlines.
Vida and another horse, Quaker, sustained the worst injuries; one required surgery and 24-7 care at an equine hospital. Since that time, the three other horses were deemed fit enough to travel and were taken to The Horse Trust, a nonprofit retirement and rescue organization, in the countryside to receive respite care.
“Three of the horses injured in the incident are now back on duty and, against all expectations, are looking likely to take part in the King’s Birthday Parade on 15th June,” Lieutenant Colonel Mathew Woodward, Commanding Officer HCMR said in a statement. He goes on to say that the remaining two, Vida and Quaker, are enjoying a summer holiday in the Chilterns thanks to The Horse Trust. “They are expected to make a full recovery and we look forward to seeing them back on duty in due course.”
Watch a touching video of the horses enjoying their time at The Horse Trust here.