Horses Running Free in Central London

[Melontree]

I just saw this breaking piece. One of the horses is bleeding/has blood on it. They're both saddled and bridled - I can't imagine what's happened here. I'm sure there'll be an explanation at some point, but I truly hope the horses and riders are okay.

Anyone in the area seen/heard anything?

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/apr/24/horses-on-loose-central-london

So what?

Apart from lifting some of it word for word?

Lazy.

Technical? I'm an ordinary reader who has zero experience with horses and found it very interesting.

I’m also sure they get together and decide who is going to injure themselves in some obscure and random way.

@alloalloallo have they been taking tips from local sheep?

Update

Household Cavalry horses need 'patience to heal', Army says - BBC News

Thanks for the update, @misscockerspaniel. Good to see.

thank you for the update

Appreciate the update @misscockerspaniel .

Thanks I hadn't spotted it either.

Thought people might like to see this update

https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/news/joy-army-horses-and-riders-injured-london-make-remarkable-recoveries-860447

@CaveMum brilliant, thanks 😊

♥️ Lovely update.

The bucking was brilliant to see, clearly feeling great!

Lovely news

Aww how fabulous 😍

Is it a bit concerning that one of the riders is in the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre? I don't know much about it, but it seems to be for pretty serious injuries

Agreed

Wonderful news, thank you @CaveMum !

I loved this - "Vida, the Cavalry Grey, wasted no time in turning from white to brown as he rolled in the grass." 😆

Lovely update.

I hope the civilian injured has made a good recovery as well.

Aw,that's lovely to see. Hope their riders are all making a good recovery too.

What a lovely update and such a beautiful photo. Thank you for sharing.

The photo is lovely and such good news for them.

Aww this update made my day thank you!

Agree too.
But at least they are expected to make a full recovery.

Does anyone know if the army riders wear any sort of body protection or padded helmets?
I always think it looks like they are in metal helmets and jackets all style and zero actual protection

During day to day riding they wear the usual hard hats, it’s only for ceremonial duties they wear the old fashioned ones. Not sure about body protectors though.

It doesn't say the soldiers are expected to make a full recovery. It says they're expected to return to military duties.