A significant incident occurred in central London when five Household Cavalry horses bolted during a routine exercise near Buckingham Palace, causing widespread chaos. The horses, spooked by construction noise, threw off four riders and galloped through the city streets during rush hour, colliding with vehicles and injuring at least five people, including three hospitalized soldiers. The horses ran for six miles and were eventually contained and received veterinary care, with two in serious condition. This event has raised concerns about the safety of using horses in military and ceremonial roles in urban settings.
Household Cavalry horses recovering from London rampage may see out their days at world's oldest equine charity that was inspired by Black Beauty https://t.co/Az5IBT4wJN https://t.co/hw4gNw1v7z
EXCL Household Cavalry horses given ‘dirty water’, ‘only one hour of exercise a day’ and were ‘shouted at’ Whistleblower who worked at the Hyde Park Barracks tells me “the horses are ready to explode. I don’t think it’s a healthy environment” @LBC https://t.co/RPhAdSDeCS
2 military horses were seriously hurt after they were spooked by construction noise and broke free in London, galloping for miles across city streets. https://t.co/U7osd7axK0
I hope @DefenceHQ sues the construction company whose inconsiderate building practices spooked the horses of the Household Cavalry Regiment two days ago. The noise basically sounded like an explosion, happened without warning, and caused direct injuries to horses and personnel.
Household Cavalry horses given ‘dirty water’, ‘only 1 hour's exercise’ and ‘shouted at’, whistleblower tells LBC https://t.co/q2RdgIuYA0
Injured Household Cavalry horses 'may never return to duties' after six-mile rampage through central London https://t.co/bIx3hz0UKw
Two horses running down Aldwych in central London. Typical stuff, all covered in blood. https://t.co/HUgQVabNli
Five horses were spooked by construction noises during a military drill on Wednesday, four escaped and ran through London's streets. https://t.co/2k2ZYvXMXF
2 of the 4 horses that broke free in central London underwent surgery, British Army says https://t.co/wryF1QeKWO https://t.co/cOgu7YUIbg
Two military horses that broke free and caused mayhem in the streets of London after becoming spooked by construction work when building materials were dropped next to them underwent surgery, the British Army said. https://t.co/kY6qBtTj3F https://t.co/SZwC4Kkafg
Household Cavalry horses that escaped training are in ‘serious condition’ https://t.co/62gJTAu8gq
Two runaway Household Cavalry steeds 'may never serve again': Black horse Quaker is recovering in equine hospital and is more seriously injured than blood-soaked grey Vida following London rampage, Army reveals https://t.co/z5YIxOdRaW https://t.co/Spk1oi4vWB
A day after military horses bolted through London, a Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment inspection took place in Hyde Park today. It was actually an annual inspection with no relation to yesterday's incident and consisted of more than 150 horses and just under 200 participants. https://t.co/Geij3OSXEi
Injured Household Cavalry horses offered new home after rampaging through streets of London https://t.co/umFRqB9PcF
Will runaway Household Cavalry horse ever return to active duty? Equine experts say steed with 'spooking' history may now suffer from PTSD-like symptoms from loud noise - with animals' 'prey' and 'herd' behaviour triggering their London rampage https://t.co/3NJUdqSmUO https://t.co/OpEAA6Pr65
'Most people around the world would really miss having these horses representing Britain.' Former Editor of Horse and Hound, Lucy Higginson, argues why horses should by kept in the military, as activists call for their removal following yesterday's incident in London. https://t.co/FYFEqyPfll
2 Horses Seen Galloping On London Roads In "Serious Condition": UK Minister https://t.co/CugRqqTMi6 https://t.co/MztiyIu2AH
🔴 Two of the Household Cavalry horses are being treated for their injuries after rush-hour chaos on Wednesday morning Find out more👇 https://t.co/EOPBf78l6I https://t.co/6gQZa85Bqo
Another King's Guard horse tried "to escape" in London today. https://t.co/Dj9ynpg5Vk https://t.co/IGenxbtvit
When Household Cavalry horses run wild: From the Platinum Jubilee to the Coronation, how ceremonial steeds haven't always been able to keep their composure https://t.co/JFwZCWF1wf https://t.co/fkJIQCmmFo
Update: 2 horses of the panicked horses, one of which was Vida, the grey bleeding heavily, has been operated on. The two are in 'serious condition" says a defence source. https://t.co/WL43sMg9mW
The white horse which charged through London streaked crimson by blood is in a serious condition but still alive, British military officials said Thursday. https://t.co/Na0DJUwqlO
2 Royal Horses in 'Serious Condition' After Bolting Through London https://t.co/8mtFMXw0Co
Three Household Cavalry soldiers who were injured when their horses were spooked by building work and rampaged through London are set to make a full recovery and will be returning to duty, Army reveals https://t.co/SZQib4xTaC https://t.co/0vp0oSS83F
Two of the horses that bolted and ran loose through central London on Wednesday morning are in a “serious condition”, a minister has said ⬇️ https://t.co/PTG5jBAmB8
Social media users claim rampaging Household Cavalry horses are an 'omen' https://t.co/Iv3txN2RXx https://t.co/Ztri2Fyu4i
Two military horses seriously injured after running loose through London on Wednesday have undergone operations, the Army has said ✍️: @Davi_Lynch https://t.co/7KobvTTmR4
Another Royal Guard horse tried to escape in central London - media https://t.co/uccM20yOU4
British Military Horses Gallop Through Streets | Crash Into Vehicles, Pedestrians | Chaos Ensues | #TNShorts https://t.co/2UGB5tvCFn
NEW - Another King's Guard horse tried "to escape" in London. https://t.co/MCjW4C1t3l
Four people were taken to London hospitals Wednesday after being injured in three separate incidents involving a pair of runaway military horses. https://t.co/Ohwr4rA7WS
ANOTHER King’s Guard horse attempted to escape in central London https://t.co/B5yg621qXM
‘Seriously injured’ horses that bolted through London underwent emergency operations last night - with one transferred to a specialist equine hospital, army confirms https://t.co/ps4abXoLUq
Two Household Cavalry horses undergo operations after six-mile rampage through central London https://t.co/bIx3hz0UKw
Runaway Household Cavalry horse ‘Vida’ has ‘history of being spooked and kicked soldier in head during coronation' https://t.co/MKCHnBZx8H
There were shocking scenes in central London when army horses from the regiment which protects the king were spooked and broke loose during morning peak-hour. It's believed up to seven horses were on the loose. @Brett_McLeod #9News https://t.co/O75MXT4MbQ
Three cavalry officers who were injured after horses bolted through central London are said to be in a stable condition and expected to ‘recovery fully and return to duty’ https://t.co/bIx3hz1sA4
Rush Hour Chaos in London as 5 Military Horses Run Amok after Getting Spooked during Exercise https://t.co/Kx1zODuTlO
Two of the horses who bolted and ran loose in London on Wednesday are in a “serious condition”, a minister has said. https://t.co/dteN4ynKXw
Two horses which bolted through central London and left four people injured are in a 'serious condition' https://t.co/oSfziHr8WB
Runaway horses in ‘serious condition’ after bolting through central London https://t.co/QqViSl3zSu
Yesterday 5 Household Cavalry horses escaped and ran loose across London. It comes after a police horse was attacked by a protestor on St George's Day. So, is it time to stop using horses in the forces? Former Met Police Chief Superintendent Parm Sandhu and PETA's Jennifer White… https://t.co/AtceRy6cVd
🔴 Two horses seen bolting through London on Wednesday are in “serious condition”, a minister has said https://t.co/r7UcL74Opz
Two of five rampaging Household Cavalry horses are in 'serious condition but still alive' - as it emerges white runaway called 'Vida' has history of being spooked and 'kicked soldier in head during King's coronation' https://t.co/LnWbKTaUKk https://t.co/JF3dlX5JgN
Two rampaging horses are in a 'serious condition' after running loose through the streets of London when they were spooked by builders dropping rubble https://t.co/bb97szBkFL https://t.co/gxcq7FSk9f
Two horses who bolted and galloped across London in 'serious condition' https://t.co/WPDejba5bK
'Unfortunately, two of them are in quite a serious condition...make of that what you will.' After five Household Cavalry horses bolted through London yesterday, Minister for Defence Procurement @JCartlidgeMP gives @NickFerrariLBC an update. https://t.co/w2lPAcQDyc
LATEST: Two Household Cavalry horses are in a serious condition after they threw off their riders and raced through London. https://t.co/fmW5obgruE
Two out of five Household Cavalry horses who panicked and bolted through central London are in a “serious condition” https://t.co/bIx3hz0UKw
London Cavalry horses in serious condition after bolting https://t.co/lGTkrtlQpJ
'Unfortunately, two of them are in quite a serious condition...make of that what you will.' After five Household Cavalry horses bolted through London yesterday, Minister for Defence Procurement @JCartlidgeMP gives@NickFerrariLBC an update. https://t.co/7Ec2hALo9M
BREAKING: Two horses which bolted through central London in a 'serious condition' Read more: https://t.co/S7nNrrALi9
Two Household Cavalry horses 'in serious condition' amid fears animals may not survive after London rampage https://t.co/5YnntewIgI
🚨 NEW: Defence Minister James Cartridge says the two horses who bolted through Central London yesterday are in a "serious condition" Five military horses were spooked after builders dropped rubble from a height right next to them https://t.co/T32twoswx6
Minister for Defence Procurement James Cartlidge provides an update on the military horses that ran loose in central London yesterday. He says two of the horses are "unfortunately in a relatively serious condition." https://t.co/UJRpzNQWAq 📺 Sky 501 and YouTube https://t.co/A3iSQci2H3
Yesterday 5 Household Cavalry horses escaped and ran loose across London. It comes after a police horse was attacked by a protestor on St George's Day. So, is it time to stop using horses in the forces?
4 people have been treated in hospital after five Household Cavalry horses charged through central London, causing chaos and colliding with vehicles. They managed to become loose during an exercise, after being spooked by a loud noise from a building site. @SwainITV reports. https://t.co/HaFFSadR7T
A pair of military horses, which had escaped but are now captured, ran through central London injuring four people, after being startled by construction noise and throwing off their riders ⤵️ https://t.co/2fknTAhjAz
5 military horses run amok after getting spooked during exercise https://t.co/YtoeWYIAtl https://t.co/Xc33WeS8qM
So theatrical : Runaway horses race through central London | BBC News - YouTube https://t.co/JxDoy8oK0T
What WAS wrong with the Household Cavalry's horses yesterday? New video shows animals spooked - with a rider thrown to the ground and injured - in SEPARATE incident to the one that saw runaway steeds careering through London https://t.co/bGoyNGK2lX https://t.co/hekDgUOc54
Military horses were seen running loose around London before being recovered a few hours later. https://t.co/HNabMzjhKK
Morning workers had to duck for cover as five highly distressed Household Cavalry horses ran loose through central London after throwing their cavalry riders while exercising on Wednesday. Find out more: https://t.co/5PBJk10Lca https://t.co/kVfSPSBWYU
UPDATE: Three soldiers are hospitalized with “non-life threatening” injuries after army horses threw off their riders and sowed panic as they rampaged through London. https://t.co/cg9oZdF7d9
Five military horses spooked by noise from a nearby building site bolted during routine exercises on Wednesday near Buckingham Palace, unseating four riders and causing chaos as they galloped loose through central London streets. https://t.co/ng8s7hvWa0
"It's one of many shocking scenes that we see in London nowadays." Horse fanatic Abbie McGregor joins TalkTV's Mike Graham to discuss the cavalry horses' rampage on London streets this morning. @iromg https://t.co/ei3o3qrIyd
Hold your horses: London police working to recapture military horses running loose through city https://t.co/ytqXvZNbAl https://t.co/Y49VZD8sNY
Horse seen badly hurt among Household Cavalry animals who bolted through London after being spooked is tonight back at barracks being looked after by vets https://t.co/D9jc3IsIIi https://t.co/nG92Wg1yh7
Blood-covered horses run amok in central London Several people have been injured after the Household Cavalry lost control of their animals in the center of the city https://t.co/GKN9QDodu6 https://t.co/SuaAk1EniC
Five military horses — one that appeared to be covered in blood — wreaked havoc in the streets of London after getting spooked during a training exercise. https://t.co/o8k6TZzLG7
Horses from the Household Cavalry ran riot through London after being spooked by building work being carried out on a £15million mansion owned by a former West Bromwich Albion chairman https://t.co/IJSthPKLWU https://t.co/W8ak4BGAqa
Several people have been taken to hospital after encounters with loose military horses in the centre of London. The horses have now been caught and assessed by a vet Full story ➡️ https://t.co/Fhro1WBw3P https://t.co/RU3Qy5Cq6p
This happened. We saw riderless galloping horses, pursued by screeching police cars, crossing Parliament Square on St George’s Day. Has to be a McEwan opener. https://t.co/TTep12fg5e
As many as five horses -- and at least one of them soaked in blood -- have caused chaos across central London on Wednesday morning after breaking free in Westminster. https://t.co/UJwVSzd9zy
Watch: How runaway Cavalry horses caused chaos in London https://t.co/OadXFOzChE
At least three people were injured and multiple horses escaped during a "routine" military exercise in London. https://t.co/ZhZ8AKsvFt
Watch as several runaway military horses galloped through London on Wednesday, sideswiping cars and injuring pedestrians. All of the animals were eventually recovered, but some were injured, officials said. https://t.co/qo763Tkrdk
Military horses break loose in London, injuring multiple people and colliding with cars https://t.co/Be5ocDu43z
Several horses ran loose in London after escaping King Charles III’s birthday-parade practice, galloping through rush-hour traffic. The incident injured four people and damaged multiple vehicles. Read more: https://t.co/1iomsIKwNP https://t.co/H5JA9x2QY9
🐴 The U.K. army on Wednesday said they had recovered "a number" of military working horses after the animals broke free during a routine exercise and ran riderless through central London. https://t.co/wISo72F5X9 https://t.co/UOWWnIbmQ9
Four people in London have been hospitalised after horses broke free from a training routine https://t.co/Pw0ZTmnp9I
Five military horses spooked by noise from a building site bolted during routine exercises on Wednesday near Buckingham Palace, threw off four riders and caused chaos as they galloped loose through central London streets. https://t.co/pVaZ0lUI3p
Household Cavalry horses 'safe and receiving treatment' as three soldiers among those injured in London rampage https://t.co/WWEM5WnVPo
London police have contained two military horses that were seen running around loose without riders in the heart of the U.K. capital on Wednesday morning. Several other horses are still believed to be on the loose. https://t.co/aPxpMsuboM
London horses: What happened when five horses broke loose and went on a rampage in the capital https://t.co/8xF7nnNJKu
Multiple people injured as four horses escape into London causing chaos – video report https://t.co/FRxopVLzzH
Moment escaped Household Cavalry horse 'spooked by builders' is finally captured: Bleeding animal with badly injured leg is loaded into horsebox after six-mile rampage through London that left four people in hospital https://t.co/F4GqFTN46Q https://t.co/Lwb1KnMQMT
Photographer Jordan Pettitt discusses the moment two runaway horses galloped past him in Central London this morning. Mr Pettitt was on assignment taking photos to cover the Horizon Post-Office inquiry when the two military horses bolted along Aldwych towards Fleet Street. https://t.co/S84QnS1s5c
British Calvary (military horses) litterally seen galloping in full retreat through central London, not wanting any part of Rishi Sunak's plan to contront Russia militarily. Tally-ho! https://t.co/m1tLpmLkyG
The 5 Household Cavalry horses bolted in panic for 1+hours across London hitting car, bus, taxi after being spooked by concrete being dropped from height at a construction site right next to them in Belgravia, the army confirms. 3 soldiers hospitalised. https://t.co/50FuNRsJgg
Pictured: Builder's truck 'that spooked Household Cavalry horses with noise from moving rubble' as animals rampage across London for six miles, smashing into vehicles and pedestrians and leaving four injured https://t.co/i1sygB5QbG https://t.co/BykbRdDU9k
Bloody Horse On The Loose In London, Wild Ride of Chaos & Injuries | Click to read more 👇 https://t.co/6iD6BHT6Jt
The U.K. army on Wednesday said they had recovered "a number" of military working horses after the animals broke free during a routine exercise and ran riderless through central London. https://t.co/Vw0MB3d4Bc
Five military horses bolted during routine exercises in London on Wednesday and ran loose through the center of the city, injuring at least four people and colliding with vehicles during the morning rush hour https://t.co/8FA9a3L17P
London's Cavalry chaos: Moment-by-distressing moment - how five army horses threw off their riders and rampaged for six miles across capital https://t.co/U2tNMlVK0y https://t.co/K72jFnvsjj
An update following this morning’s incident with Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment horses in London. Three of our soldiers are being treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Our horses are also safe, and are undergoing veterinary care. (1/2) https://t.co/ljJCF6NP7A
Three injured soldiers in non-life threatening condition and horses that bolted through central London receiving vet care, Army says https://t.co/h60MjzNqNM
Escaped Household Cavalry horses that sparked panic in London are part of singer James Blunt's old regiment the Life Guards https://t.co/fys0ERIQDF https://t.co/Cx6ANq8wiK
Rush hour chaos in London as 5 military horses run amok after getting spooked during exercise https://t.co/SDCmK5UXKd
The horses galloped down main roads in central London, running into vehicles and stunning commuters as they headed to work. #9News https://t.co/N6Yue3cMmu
VIDEO: 🇬🇧 Four people were taken to hospital after spooked army horses broke loose during morning exercises in central London and galloped through the streets at rush hour, the army and emergency services said ➡️ https://t.co/mTrCOpGtO2 https://t.co/iJtsJ1Yk2t
Horses break free and wreak havoc in central London https://t.co/3vXO3DyHnZ
Blood-soaked UK military horses break free, injure at least five people near Buckingham Palace https://t.co/5AfjtU3jUI https://t.co/1eNAci4nRe
Watch: Cavalry horses bolt, causing chaos in London https://t.co/chTnk6P0ga
Chaos erupted when about seven horses from the Household Cavalry became spooked by noise caused by nearby construction workers. https://t.co/epsp72IJv3
horses running loose through the streets of london this morning (paul revere's revenge?) https://t.co/YJe2CV61XX
Horses spooked by 'big bang' when builders' concrete clattered to the ground sparking rampage that left five injured https://t.co/p6R2p2FMyx
Several of the king’s horses and a few of his men sparked chaos on London’s streets when members of the household cavalry lost their mounts https://t.co/neTe07Ep4H via @WSJ
Blood-soaked military horses break free, injure at least 5 people while running amok https://t.co/P3VHrhaiTG
Several of the king’s horses and a few of his men sparked chaos on London’s streets when members of the household cavalry lost their mounts https://t.co/IDPy0GC9tL https://t.co/IDPy0GC9tL
Runaway horses in London leave 4 people injured, vehicles damaged. https://t.co/ofMDYKYgwH Click the image to read more:
Several runaway military horses galloped through central London on Wednesday, alarming pedestrians, sideswiping cars and buses, and turning an ordinary rush hour into an almost surreal spectacle. https://t.co/nccdiDhb8O
Household Cavalry horses that ran loose through central London thought to be “spooked by builders moving concrete” https://t.co/sWoiNemKZZ
🔺UPDATE: Five people were injured after seven Household Cavalry horses — one of which was covered in blood — ran loose through central London, smashing into vehicles and bringing parts of the capital to a standstill ⬇️ https://t.co/O9X7jbwUJz
Runaway Military Horses Bolt Through Central London, 1 Appears To Be Covered In Blood https://t.co/dECof9V16Q
A number of horses ran amok in London, injuring several people, with the army called in to help locate the animals, authorities in the British capital said on Wednesday. https://t.co/MNIWEvPqB7
Riderless military horses charged through central London today after bolting during morning exercises - with at least four people taken to hospital. PA photographer Jordan Pettitt spotted the horses on the loose. https://t.co/B59tLXDDJl 📺 Sky 501 and YouTube https://t.co/yjzEuEDe3L
Rampaging Household Cavalry horses 'spooked by builders moving concrete': Noise caused animals on exercise to unseat four soldiers before they ran loose for six miles across London and smashed into cars, a bus and pedestrians https://t.co/hfTXYPpP7t https://t.co/0VX9TRPUxu
In the center of London, army horses broke free, four people injured https://t.co/HOzVvRzTvt https://t.co/VDsSJTEJdA
Household Cavalry horses that ran amok across London today are famed as the unflappable King's bodyguard trained to ignore artillery fire - and as favourites of tourists keen for a picture https://t.co/fbtEtlDbgE https://t.co/WcHdv8dQPl
🔴Four soldiers thrown off by their mounts, Telegraph understands Five horses escaped and ran out of control through London. The two remaining riders were able to keep control of their mounts. https://t.co/EgRP0F9j49
🔴Four soldiers thrown off by their mounts, Telegraph understands Four riders were thrown off their horses when they became spooked, possibly by the sound of nearby building work. Five horses escaped and ran out of control through London. The two remaining riders were able to…
The animals, with saddles and bridles, were seen running on the road near Aldwych on Wednesday morning https://t.co/X5AtPEGYuQ
Two horses galloped freely through London this morning. One was covered in blood. https://t.co/ip2oAYh6y1