On Wednesday, two Royal Guard horses, Vida and Trojan, caused a dramatic spectacle as they ran scared through the streets of London. Unfortunately, both horses are in serious condition and have undergone surgery. Vida, the white horse seen soaked in blood during the incident, is currently hospitalized in an equine hospital following the operation.
Despite this, all horses are still alive and being closely monitored. Four soldiers were also knocked from their mounts and hospitalized, but are expected to make a full recovery and return to duty. The incident occurred when the horses heard a noise of cement being dropped from a construction site, causing them to bolt and escape. While Vida and Trojan caused damage as they ran through traffic, all captured horses were eventually returned to Hyde Park barracks.
The Army trains with approximately 150 horses every day, making this incident exceptionally rare. The horses had been preparing for an upcoming military parade and event when they were frightened by the sudden noise. Despite the chaos, there were no serious injuries to the public, and the horses are being well cared for by veterinarians.
Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment Colonel Matt Woodward emphasized that the horses receive the highest standards of care and that those not requiring surgery are expected to return to duty soon. The Army expressed gratitude for the concern shown towards the soldiers and horses involved in the incident and provided updates on their condition. In response to concerns about future incidents like this one, Colonel Woodward explained that they take measures such as conducting risk assessments before training exercises in urban areas and increasing patrols around high-risk locations like construction sites.
While it was a dramatic spectacle that left several people injured or frightened by flying debris from falling concrete blocks or even running cars – it’s important to remember that these incidents happen very rarely due to safety measures taken by authorities.
In conclusion, while we hope for such incidents never happens again in our city – we can rest assured that if they do occur again – our brave soldiers will continue to be well trained with high standards of care for both themselves and their beloved equine companions who serve alongside them proudly on parades or other events around town.