The Household Cavalry horses that did not sustain serious injuries after they bolted through London will return to duty “in due course”, the Army has said.
Two of the five military horses are being closely observed having undergone surgery. Four people were taken to hospital when the animals were spooked in Belgravia and threw off their riders. Some of the horses hit vehicles, including a double-decker bus.One of the horses operated on is in an equine hospital. The other is being cared for at the Cavalry’s barracks. The two horses, named Quaker and Vida, that underwent surgery were in a serious condition, it was reported on Thursday. An Army spokesperson said on X on Friday: “Every one of the horses involved continue to be cared for and closely observed. “Two of the injured horses have been operated on, with one transferred to an equine hospital.” They added: “All our horses receive the highest standards of care, and those that did not undergo surgery are expected to return to duty in due course.” The spokesperson said there was no further update on the two injured soldiers who remained in hospital after being thrown from the horses. A third soldier has already been discharged. A cyclist was also hospitalised in the incident but the Army provided no update on their injuries. The horses of the Household Cavalry are trained by the Army for several months and ridden on the streets of London to get them used to heavy traffic and loud noises, including gun salutes and military bands.
