London horses – live: Army issues fresh update on injured Household Cavalry horses
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.”
Key Points
Two injured soldiers will make a full recovery
Horse to return to duty in due course
At least 4 people injured including a cyclist
What is the Household Cavalry?
Monday 29 April 2024 17:00 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
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.
It is divided into the Household Cavalry Regiment and the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, according to its website.
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.
What is the Household Cavalry?
Blood-soaked cavalry horses running through London is the perfect way to sum up 2024
Monday 29 April 2024 19:00 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Last week’s equine drama in the capital might have felt like a worrying omen to some, but Will Gore remains optimistic:
When London was brought to a standstill by a herd of rampaging military horses last week, it was perhaps inevitable that talk of portents and omens would quickly take hold. With Big Ben’s clock having stopped at around the same time, there was a degree of excitement about the end being nigh.
Read more here:
Blood-soaked cavalry horses on the loose is the perfect way to sum up 2024
Update: Two injured soldiers still receiving treatment but will make a full recovery
Monday 29 April 2024 19:48 , Matt Mathers
Two soldiers who were injured when their horses bolted in central London last week continue receiving treatment but will make a full recovery, the army has said.
“Two horses underwent surgery,” the army said in a statement on X.
“One, Quaker, a Cavalry black, has shown significant improvement and progresses towards what is expected to be a full recovery.
“The other horse, Vida, a grey, continues to make progress.
“He remains under close and careful professional veterinary observation as his wounds heal.
“We are so thankful for everyone’s concern and expressions of support, and for all those involved in their care.
“Healing takes time - please be patient as we support that process. The soldiers and horses are all receiving the very best of care.”
Of the soldiers injured, two are still undergoing treatment in hospital but will make a full recovery. The remainder have returned to work. (2/5)
— British Army 🇬🇧 (@BritishArmy) April 29, 2024
Where did the five loose London horses go during their run across the capital?
Monday 29 April 2024 20:30 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Several loose horses caused mayhem on the streets of London on Wednesday after becoming spooked during a routine rehearsal.
The two horses are believed to have travelled from Belgravia, near Buckingham Palace, all the way to the East London area of Shadwell.
Where did the five loose London horses go during their run across the capital?
Army denies whistleblower claims horses only get one hour exercise from ‘dark, rat-infested barracks’
Monday 29 April 2024 22:00 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
The British Army has denied claims they only exercise their Household Cavalry horses for “one hour a day” after two horses embarked on a six-mile bloody rampage through central London.
It came after an alleged whistleblower, who said they worked with horses Quaker and Vida for two years, claimed barracks were dark and rat-infested and dirty water was regularly given to the horses.
Giving her name as Kate, she claimed she had worked with horses at the barracks for two years, before leaving earlier this year.
“Those horses are so nervous. They are ready to explode. I don’t think it’s a healthy environment. It doesn’t provide what a horse needs, and space,” she told LBC.
Army denies claims horses get one hour exercise from ‘dark, rat-infested barracks’
ICYMI: Police officer says he was ‘viscerally moved’ by sight of horses running loose
Tuesday 30 April 2024 00:01 , Matt Mathers
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:
1. Like everyone I was viscerally moved by the sight of the horses running loose in London last week. It’s brought back into sharp focus the issue of our use of these amazing animals. For what it’s worth, here’s my opinion in a🧵.
— PC Reed (@PC_Reed) April 29, 2024
Blood-soaked cavalry horses running through London is the perfect way to sum up 2024
Tuesday 30 April 2024 02:00 , Matt Mathers
Last week’s equine drama in the capital might have felt like a worrying omen to some, but Will Gore remains optimistic:
When London was brought to a standstill by a herd of rampaging military horses last week, it was perhaps inevitable that talk of portents and omens would quickly take hold. With Big Ben’s clock having stopped at around the same time, there was a degree of excitement about the end being nigh.
Read more here:
Blood-soaked cavalry horses on the loose is the perfect way to sum up 2024
Watch: Horse charity boss defends Household Cavalry training
Tuesday 30 April 2024 04:00 , Matt Mathers
ICYMI: Army denies whistleblower claims horses only get one hour exercise from ‘dark, rat-infested barracks’
Tuesday 30 April 2024 06:00 , Matt Mathers
The British Army has denied claims they only exercise their Household Cavalry horses for “one hour a day” after two horses embarked on a six-mile bloody rampage through central London.
It came after an alleged whistleblower, who said they worked with horses Quaker and Vida for two years, claimed barracks were dark and rat-infested and dirty water was regularly given to the horses.
Giving her name as Kate, she claimed she had worked with horses at the barracks for two years, before leaving earlier this year.
“Those horses are so nervous. They are ready to explode. I don’t think it’s a healthy environment. It doesn’t provide what a horse needs, and space,” she told LBC.
Full report:
Army denies claims horses get one hour exercise from ‘dark, rat-infested barracks’
ICYMI: Update - two injured soldiers still receiving treatment but will make a full recovery
Tuesday 30 April 2024 07:00 , Matt Mathers
Two soldiers who were injured when their horses bolted in central London last week continue receiving treatment but will make a full recovery, the army has said.
“Two horses underwent surgery,” the army said in a statement on X.
“One, Quaker, a Cavalry black, has shown significant improvement and progresses towards what is expected to be a full recovery.
“The other horse, Vida, a grey, continues to make progress.
“He remains under close and careful professional veterinary observation as his wounds heal.
“We are so thankful for everyone’s concern and expressions of support, and for all those involved in their care.
“Healing takes time - please be patient as we support that process. The soldiers and horses are all receiving the very best of care.”
Of the soldiers injured, two are still undergoing treatment in hospital but will make a full recovery. The remainder have returned to work. (2/5)
— British Army 🇬🇧 (@BritishArmy) April 29, 2024
Where did the five loose London horses go during their run across the capital?
Tuesday 30 April 2024 08:03 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Several loose horses caused mayhem on the streets of London on Wednesday after becoming spooked during a routine rehearsal.
The two horses are believed to have travelled from Belgravia, near Buckingham Palace, all the way to the East London area of Shadwell.
Where did the five loose London horses go during their run across the capital?
A week ago today...
Tuesday 30 April 2024 09:49 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Exactly one week ago, spooked one-tonne cavalry horses threw off their army riders before smashing into a tour bus and taxis, leaving a 5-mile-long bloody trail in their wake through London.
Three soldiers were among those injured and were rushed to hospital, while a fourth soldier was also thrown from their horse but remained unharmed.
Pictures and videos of the horses were shared on social media, with a black horse colliding into a taxi and a white horse left drenched in blood after smashing the windscreen of a double-decker bus.
In an update on Monday, the army also said the two of the soldiers hurt when the horses escaped were still receiving treatment but expected to make a full recovery.
What is the Household Cavalry?
Tuesday 30 April 2024 11:43 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
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.
It is divided into the Household Cavalry Regiment and the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, according to its website.
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.
Read more here:
What is the Household Cavalry?
Watch: Horse charity boss defends Household Cavalry training
Tuesday 30 April 2024 13:30 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Army denies whistleblower claims horses only get one hour exercise from ‘dark, rat-infested barracks’
Tuesday 30 April 2024 15:04 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
The British Army has denied claims they only exercise their Household Cavalry horses for “one hour a day” after two horses embarked on a six-mile bloody rampage through central London.
It came after an alleged whistleblower, who said they worked with horses Quaker and Vida for two years, claimed barracks were dark and rat-infested and dirty water was regularly given to the horses.
Giving her name as Kate, she claimed she had worked with horses at the barracks for two years, before leaving earlier this year.
“Those horses are so nervous. They are ready to explode. I don’t think it’s a healthy environment. It doesn’t provide what a horse needs, and space,” she told LBC.
Army denies claims horses get one hour exercise from ‘dark, rat-infested barracks’
Blood-soaked cavalry horses running through London is the perfect way to sum up 2024
Tuesday 30 April 2024 17:00 , Matt Mathers
Blood-soaked cavalry horses on the loose is the perfect way to sum up 2024, writes Will Gore.
When London was brought to a standstill by a herd of rampaging military horses last week, it was perhaps inevitable that talk of portents and omens would quickly take hold. With Big Ben’s clock having stopped at around the same time, there was a degree of excitement about the end being nigh.
Read Will’s piece in full here:
Blood-soaked cavalry horses on the loose is the perfect way to sum up 2024
Watch: Horse charity boss defends Household Cavalry training
Tuesday 30 April 2024 19:00 , Matt Mathers
ICYMI: Update - two injured soldiers still receiving treatment but will make a full recovery
Tuesday 30 April 2024 21:00 , Matt Mathers
Two soldiers who were injured when their horses bolted in central London last week continue receiving treatment but will make a full recovery, the army has said.
“Two horses underwent surgery,” the army said in a statement on X.
“One, Quaker, a Cavalry black, has shown significant improvement and progresses towards what is expected to be a full recovery.
“The other horse, Vida, a grey, continues to make progress.
“He remains under close and careful professional veterinary observation as his wounds heal.
“We are so thankful for everyone’s concern and expressions of support, and for all those involved in their care.
“Healing takes time - please be patient as we support that process. The soldiers and horses are all receiving the very best of care.”
Of the soldiers injured, two are still undergoing treatment in hospital but will make a full recovery. The remainder have returned to work. (2/5)
— British Army 🇬🇧 (@BritishArmy) April 29, 2024
ICYMI: Army denies whistleblower claims horses only get one hour exercise from ‘dark, rat-infested barracks’
Tuesday 30 April 2024 23:00 , Matt Mathers
The British Army has denied claims they only exercise their Household Cavalry horses for “one hour a day” after two horses embarked on a six-mile bloody rampage through central London.
It came after an alleged whistleblower, who said they worked with horses Quaker and Vida for two years, claimed barracks were dark and rat-infested and dirty water was regularly given to the horses.
Giving her name as Kate, she claimed she had worked with horses at the barracks for two years, before leaving earlier this year.
“Those horses are so nervous. They are ready to explode. I don’t think it’s a healthy environment. It doesn’t provide what a horse needs, and space,” she told LBC.
Full report:
Army denies claims horses get one hour exercise from ‘dark, rat-infested barracks’
ICYMI: Where did the five loose London horses go during their run across the capital?
Wednesday 1 May 2024 01:00 , Matt Mathers
Several loose horses caused mayhem on the streets of London on Wednesday after becoming spooked during a routine rehearsal.
The two horses are believed to have travelled from Belgravia, near Buckingham Palace, all the way to the East London area of Shadwell.
Where did the five loose London horses go during their run across the capital?
ICYMI: What is the Household Cavalry?
Wednesday 1 May 2024 03:00 , Matt Mathers
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.
It is divided into the Household Cavalry Regiment and the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, according to its website.
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.
What is the Household Cavalry?
Injured Household Cavalry horses offered new home after rampaging through streets of London
Wednesday 1 May 2024 06:00 , Matt Mathers
Exclusive: The Horses Trust - already home to many retired military horses - has offered to rescue the stricken pair.
Full report:
Offers to rehome injured Household Cavalry horses who rampaged through London
ICYMI: Police officer says he was ‘viscerally moved’ by sight of horses running loose
Wednesday 1 May 2024 07:00 , Matt Mathers
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:
1. Like everyone I was viscerally moved by the sight of the horses running loose in London last week. It’s brought back into sharp focus the issue of our use of these amazing animals. For what it’s worth, here’s my opinion in a🧵.
— PC Reed (@PC_Reed) April 29, 2024
Latest update on state of injured horses
Wednesday 1 May 2024 08:35 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
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.”
Following an incident in central London on the 24th of April where some of our soldiers and horses were injured, this is the latest update. (1/5)
— British Army 🇬🇧 (@BritishArmy) April 29, 2024
Wednesday 1 May 2024 10:14 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
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Welcome back to our live blog
Thursday 2 May 2024 07:15 , Alexander Butler
Welcome back to our live blog.
What is the Household Cavalry?
Thursday 2 May 2024 07:16 , Alexander Butler
What is the Household Cavalry?
Injured Household Cavalry horses offered new home after rampaging through streets of London
Thursday 2 May 2024 07:17 , Alexander Butler
Offers to rehome injured Household Cavalry horses who rampaged through London
Latest update on injured horses
Thursday 2 May 2024 09:00 , Alexander Butler
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.”
Following an incident in central London on the 24th of April where some of our soldiers and horses were injured, this is the latest update. (1/5)
— British Army 🇬🇧 (@BritishArmy) April 29, 2024
Where did the five loose London horses go during their run across the capital?
Thursday 2 May 2024 10:53 , Alexander Butler
Where did the five loose London horses go during their run across the capital?
What is the Household Cavalry?
Thursday 2 May 2024 12:11 , Alexander Butler
What is the Household Cavalry?
Army denies whistleblower claims horses only get one hour exercise from ‘dark, rat-infested barracks’
Thursday 2 May 2024 14:13 , Alexander Butler
Army denies claims horses get one hour exercise from ‘dark, rat-infested barracks’
Police officer says he was ‘viscerally moved’ by sight of horses running loose
Thursday 2 May 2024 15:23 , Alexander Butler
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:
1. Like everyone I was viscerally moved by the sight of the horses running loose in London last week. It’s brought back into sharp focus the issue of our use of these amazing animals. For what it’s worth, here’s my opinion in a🧵.
— PC Reed (@PC_Reed) April 29, 2024
Blood-soaked Household Cavalry horses loose in central London injuring people and hitting cars
Thursday 2 May 2024 17:30 , Alexander Butler
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
‘There was so much panic’: How five Household Cavalry horses wreaked havoc across six miles of central London
Thursday 2 May 2024 19:30 , Alexander Butler
How five Household Cavalry horses wreaked havoc across six miles of central London
Blood-soaked cavalry horses running through London is the perfect way to sum up 2024
Thursday 2 May 2024 21:30 , Alexander Butler
Blood-soaked cavalry horses on the loose is the perfect way to sum up 2024
Injured Household Cavalry horses offered new home after rampaging through streets of London
Thursday 2 May 2024 23:30 , Alexander Butler
Offers to rehome injured Household Cavalry horses who rampaged through London
What is the Household Cavalry?
01:30 , Alexander Butler
What is the Household Cavalry?
Loose blood-soaked Household Cavalry aftermath as horses cause chaos in central London with smashed vehicles and police at scene
03:30 , Alexander Butler
Loose blood-soaked Household Cavalry aftermath as horses cause chaos in London
Where did the five loose London horses go during their run across the capital?
05:30 , Alexander Butler
What is the Household Cavalry?
Blood-soaked cavalry horses running through London is the perfect way to sum up 2024
07:30 , Alexander Butler
Blood-soaked cavalry horses on the loose is the perfect way to sum up 2024
16:19 , Sam Rkaina
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