Injured runaway horses bolting through London now in remarkable recovery

In a heartwarming turn of events, two of the horses injured during a chaotic dash through central London have been seen together for the first time since the incident.

The British Army released photos of Quaker and Vida, who appeared relaxed and content in a sunny meadow.

Back in April, these horses were among five spooked when builders unexpectedly dropped rubble nearby in central London.

According to the British Army, three of the injured horses have made remarkable recoveries and are now back on duty. They might even participate in the King’s Birthday Parade on June 15.

The other two horses are still recuperating in the countryside but are expected to return to work soon.

The April incident also saw five soldiers injured, all of whom are reportedly recovering well. Three soldiers have resumed their duties, while the other two are still convalescing but are expected to make full recoveries.

The chaos in Belgravia left Vida and Trojan in serious condition, with the two horses seen running through the streets of London, visibly injured.

They were eventually captured by the City of London Police after bolting six miles from Wilton Crescent to Limehouse, nearly half an hour later.

Injured horses Quaker and Vida, pictured together for the first time, recover in a sunny meadow after a chaotic London incident. Remarkable progress for King's Parade! — *A map of the route the horses took during the incident, starting from Wilton Crescent and ending at Limehouse.*

Lieutenant Colonel Mathew Woodward, commanding officer of The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment (HCMR), praised the rapid recovery of all five horses.

He noted that Vida and Quaker are enjoying a well-deserved summer break in the Chilterns, thanks to The Horse Trust.

Jeanette Allen, CEO of The Horse Trust, expressed her joy in helping the horses recover from such a traumatic experience.

In a display of resilience, three of the horses might make their first appearance since the incident at the Horse Guards Parade in Whitehall. However, it’s expected that the King will review the soldiers from a carriage rather than on horseback.

Lt. Col. Woodward highlighted the regiment’s routine of exercising around 150 horses on city roads and parks each morning to help them acclimate to urban noise. He reassured the public via social media in April, noting that such incidents are rare and that they continuously work to minimize any future risks.