London horses – live: Army issues fresh update on injured Household Cavalry horses
Two horses are making progress while two injured soldiers are expected to make a full recovery
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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.”
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What is the Household Cavalry?
What is the Household Cavalry?
Two Household Cavalry horses are injured but still alive after a bloody rampage through central London
Loose blood-soaked Household Cavalry aftermath as horses cause chaos in central London with smashed vehicles and police at scene
Loose blood-soaked Household Cavalry aftermath as horses cause chaos in London
Emergency services are at the scene after loose household Cavalry horses caused chas in central London this morning (24 April). Several police cars and ambulances are at the scene in Buckingham Palace Road. This footage filmed by an eyewitness shows a silver car with a smashed window and shattered glass on the floor. A bus is also seen with a smashed front window. The horses are believed to have struck several vehicles with five people left injured. The horses appear to have become spooked during their daily morning exercise on Hoseguards Parade in Whitehall.
Where did the five loose London horses go during their run across the capital?
What is the Household Cavalry?
Two Household Cavalry horses are injured but still alive after a bloody rampage through central London
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