The military said it was too early to know for sure whether two seriously injured military horses who fled across London would be returned to duty.
Seven horses and six soldiers from the Household Cavalry were on a lengthy exercise in Belgravia on Wednesday when the horses were spooked by builders moving debris.
Four military personnel were thrown from their horses, and four animals named Vida, Trojan, Quaker, and Tennyson dislodged and crashed into vehicles, including a double-decker bus, causing numerous injuries.
Emergency crews treated four people in 10 minutes during three separate incidents at Buckingham Palace Road, Belgrave Square and the intersection of Chancery Lane and Fleet Street.
According to the British Army, Vida and Quaker underwent surgery on Wednesday night and the latter was transferred to the equine hospital early Thursday morning for further specialist treatment.
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The three injured soldiers “will fully recover and return to duty,” the statement added.
An Army spokesperson said the military hopes both horses will recover, but it is “too early to know for sure” whether Vida and Quaker will recover enough to return to active duty. . The extent of his injuries is not completely clear, but we do not believe there are any broken bones at this stage. ”
Military sources told the Telegraph there were no plans to euthanize either horse.
Vida was a gray horse seen in bloody videos and images alongside the black horse Quaker.
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The military is considering dozens of offers to rehome horses if they are unable to return to active duty, including one from the Horse Trust, Britain’s oldest equine charity.
“The Horse Trust is an expert in the research and care of military horses, and our reserves are home to many retired military horses,” said Jessica Tallman, director of the trust. Ta.
Many individuals have also come forward to provide homes for the horses.
