July 2nd 2024.
On an otherwise calm Monday afternoon in central London, the streets were filled with the sound of hooves and the rush of adrenaline as three runaway horses caused chaos. According to the Army, the incident occurred after one of the horses was startled by a passing bus, causing it to bolt. The other two horses, sensing the panic, tossed their riders and joined in the escape.
Thankfully, only one of the horses sustained minor injuries and did not require any further treatment. Similarly, the riders were also unharmed. This was a relief, as it brought to mind a previous incident in April where five horses had bolted and two were seriously injured. Despite the similarities, this time the situation was less chaotic and no serious harm was done.
The incident took place during a routine exercise with six horses, being conducted by five soldiers from the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment. Unfortunately, a riderless horse being led by one of the soldiers became spooked by the commotion and joined in the escape. The two other horses, feeling the tension, also threw off their riders and ran off.
The chase was on as the three horses galloped through the bustling streets of London. One was quickly caught nearby, but the other two managed to make it all the way to Vauxhall Bridge, a distance of about 2.5 kilometres. It was quite a sight for the onlookers, but luckily, no one was harmed during the ordeal.
It's worth noting that none of the horses involved in this Monday's incident were part of the previous escape in April. It was simply a matter of unfortunate circumstances and the unpredictable nature of animals. As always, the Army and their brave soldiers are dedicated to the safety and well-being of their horses and continue to conduct routine exercises to ensure their readiness.
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