Major update on Cavalry Horses injured after horror London rampage
A sweet picture shows two of the horses nuzzling in a field after a remarkable recovery following the shocking incident.
Horses that rampaged through central London have made a remarkable recovery - and three of them are now likely to take part in Trooping the Colour.
Three of the five horses are already back on duty - and now a sweet image has now captured the remaining two relaxing in a field as they recover in the countryside.
The horses bolted after being spooked by rubble being dropped through a plastic tunnel while on an exercise in Belgravia on April 24 with worldwide coverage of the event that left five people and the horses injured.
Witnesses reported seeing a soldier "screaming in pain" in the road.
Service personnel were thrown from their horses when the animals got loose, smashing into vehicles including a double-decker bus.
After the epic five-mile gallop across the city several of the spooked animals were pictured covered in blood.
Three of the horses injured – Trojan, Tennyson, and Vanquish – are now back on duty and “against all expectations, are looking likely to take part in the King’s Birthday Parade on June 15,” the Army has revealed.
The remaining two injured horses – Vida and Quaker – are “enjoying a summer holiday” in the country but look set to return to work in due course.
Three of the injured soldiers are back on duty and two are continuing to convalesce, but are also expected to make a full return to service.
When Trojan, Tennyson, and Vanquish were well enough to travel after the incident, they were sent for respite at The Horse Trust in the Chilterns.
On the same day that Trojan, Tennyson, and Vanquish left the Chilterns to return to Hyde Park Barracks, Vida and Quaker – the two most severely injured horses – arrived at The Horse Trust for their respite care.
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The Army said: “The horses appeared bright and in good spirits, clearly displaying a close bond with each other and the soldiers who accompanied them.
“The facility offers a serene environment for relaxation, ensuring each horse receives personalised and attentive care.”
The horses will remain with The Horse Trust for as long as they need before being assessed for their suitability to return to work.
Jeanette Allen, chief executive officer at The Horse Trust, said: “It has been a privilege to provide these wonderful horses with the space and time needed to fully recover.
“It’s been so lovely to see Trojan, Tennyson and Vanquish enjoying such a relaxing break and now we have Vida and Quaker already loving their time here.
“All five horses are much younger than our regular Service residents and seeing them running, rolling and generally having fun after such a challenging experience, is a real joy.”
Lieutenant Colonel Mathew Woodward, Commanding Officer HCMR said: “All five of the horses injured during the incident are recovering with remarkable speed and it is very likely that Trojan, Tennyson and Vanquish will participate in the King’s Birthday Parade later this month.
“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.
“Of the two most seriously injured soldiers, one is continuing his recovery at home and the other at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre, Stanford Hall.
“They are both considered likely to return to military service in the fullness of time.”
