Royal Guard Horses Escape on London Streets, Cause Damage but Survive Thanks to Immediate Medical Attention

On Wednesday, two Royal Guard horses, Vida and Trojan, caused a dramatic scene on the streets of London as they ran scared through traffic. 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 at an equine hospital following the operation.

Despite this, three of the horses are fine and expected to make a full recovery and return to duty soon. Defense Minister James Cartlidge informed the public that four soldiers were also knocked from their mounts and hospitalized but are expected to recover fully.

The incident occurred when the horses heard a noise of cement being dropped from a construction site while preparing for an upcoming military parade and event. This caused them to bolt and escape, leading to a chaotic scene on the streets of London. 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. Colonel Matt Woodward emphasized that the horses receive the highest standards of care and 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 conclusion, despite causing chaos on London’s streets on Wednesday, Vida and Trojan received immediate medical attention and care at an equine hospital following surgery. The Army continues to strive for safer training exercises in order to minimize incidents like this occurring again in the future.