June 5th 2024.
The British Army recently released a heartwarming photo of two military horses, Vida and Quaker, enjoying a well-deserved "summer holiday" in the beautiful Chilterns. These two horses were previously injured after a terrifying incident where they bolted through central London. However, they are now making a remarkable recovery with the help of The Horse Trust.
Despite the initial severity of their injuries, both Vida and Quaker are expected to make a full recovery. They were among five horses who ran through the busy streets of London after being spooked by rubble dropped by workmen during an exercise in Belgravia on April 24. Three of the horses, Trojan, Tennyson, and Vanquish, have already returned to duty and are even expected to participate in the upcoming King's Birthday Parade on June 15.
The King himself will be in attendance at the parade, which will take place at Horse Guards Parade in Whitehall. However, due to his return to public-facing duties, he will be inspecting the soldiers from a carriage rather than on horseback. The good news doesn't end there, as three of the injured soldiers have also returned to duty, with two more expected to make a full recovery and return to service soon.
During the incident, service personnel were thrown from their horses as they ran loose through the streets of London. The chaos caused injuries to several people and even resulted in the horses colliding with vehicles, including a double-decker bus. In the span of just 10 minutes, ambulance crews were called to treat four people in three separate incidents in Buckingham Palace Road, Belgrave Square, and at the junction of Chancery Lane and Fleet Street.
In the latest news from London, authorities are currently searching for a gunman on an e-bike after four people, including a child, were shot near a restaurant. In another story, a watch dealer sadly took his own life due to the anguish and distress caused by a robbery. And in a recent pro-Palestine march in London, three police officers were injured and 40 people were arrested.
For the latest news and updates from the capital, be sure to visit The Agency's London news hub. Now back to our four-legged friends, once Trojan, Tennyson, and Vanquish were well enough to travel, they were sent to The Horse Trust for some much-needed rest and relaxation. And on the same day that they returned to Hyde Park Barracks, Vida and Quaker were also deemed fit to travel and arrived at The Horse Trust for their respite care.
The Army reported that Vida and Quaker have made a remarkable physical recovery and were filled with joy and enthusiasm upon their arrival at The Horse Trust. They wasted no time in turning from white to brown as they rolled around in the grass. The horses also showed a strong bond with each other and the soldiers who accompanied them.
The Horse Trust offers a serene environment for the horses to relax and receive personalized and attentive care. The horses will remain at The Horse Trust until they are deemed suitable to return to work. Jeanette Allen, the chief executive officer at The Horse Trust, expressed how much of a privilege it has been to care for these incredible horses and witness their recovery.
She also mentioned that all five horses are much younger than their regular service residents, and seeing them running, rolling, and having fun after such a challenging experience is truly heartwarming. Lieutenant Colonel Mathew Woodward, Commanding Officer HCMR, also shared his excitement, stating that it is very likely that Trojan, Tennyson, and Vanquish will participate in the King's Birthday Parade later this month.
He also mentioned that the remaining two horses, Vida and Quaker, are enjoying their well-deserved summer holiday in the Chilterns and are expected to make a full recovery before returning to duty. As for the two most seriously injured soldiers, one is recovering at home, while the other is at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre, Stanford Hall. Both are expected to return to military service in the future.
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