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Army horses loose on London streets

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MayBee70 Wed 24-Apr-24 12:33:17

They must have been so scared. I hope no one has been seriously injured.

MissInterpreted Wed 24-Apr-24 12:25:29

I hope both the horses and riders will be ok. Army horses (and police horses too) are extremely well-trained, but I know from experience that even the most 'bombproof' horse can be spooked.

Aldom Wed 24-Apr-24 12:13:49

It was the Household Cavalry. Five horses unseated their riders. Thought possibly spooked by builders moving concrete.

Wyllow3 Wed 24-Apr-24 12:10:18

The army horse incidents were this morning. Nothing to do with Police use.

Primrose53 Wed 24-Apr-24 12:00:44

Watched the footage of the St George’s Day gathering on TV and the Police went in very heavy handed when there was really no need. Pity they didn’t show such action for other recent marches.

I thought they were Police horses.

Septimia Wed 24-Apr-24 11:56:26

It's unusual for army horses to be spooked like that. They're usually pretty "bombproof". I once rode an army horse when on an activity day. Even machine guns being fired just a few yards away produced no reaction in it or its companions. It must have been something quite unexpected that upset them today.

tickingbird Wed 24-Apr-24 11:20:36

I saw that. One grey had blood all over its chest and a solder has been quite badly injured. I hope all are ok.

tanith Wed 24-Apr-24 11:12:40

Several horses have somehow got loose and have caused several accidents one horse looks very bloody. I know they often transport horses to their training ground at the Scrubs in W. London in large horse boxes. I hope there aren’t any serious injuries. It looks like they’ve all been recaptured now.
I think someone is for the high jump!