Runaway Household Cavalry Horse Vida Resumes Military Duties

A Household Cavalry horse named Vida has resumed military service after sustaining injuries during an incident where it bolted through central London. The Horse Trust confirmed that Vida is now back on duty, joining three others from the group of five military horses that were hurt on 24 April. Jeanette Allen, CEO of the charity, stated: “It’s been our honour to give Vida a place of respite and recovery. “Vida has come to hold a particular place in our hearts, he’s been a joy to care for, partly as we don’t have to groom that muddy monster for parade.”” Vida underwent five months of respite care. The charity also provided care for other Household Cavalry horses: Trojan, Tennyson, Vanquish, and Quaker. Quaker is still receiving care for his recovery. According to Nicola Housby Skeggs, veterinary director: “Seeing Vida go home is bittersweet.”He has been an absolute superstar, winning the groom’s hearts – and treats.”We are so pleased to see him make such a fantastic recovery. She further commented: “While he will be missed here, as a relative youngster, he is certainly now ready for some exercise.”” Vida shared a paddock with other horses that had previously served, including Storm, a retiree from the Royal Mews. Lotte, a senior groom who looked after Vida, characterized him as “a sweet boy who was full of character.” She stated: “He absolutely loves attention, maybe even more than he likes rolling in the muddiest part of the field,” adding: “We will miss him greatly, but we look forward to seeing him back out and about soon.”” The incident occurred in Belgravia during the daily morning exercise ride of The Life Guards of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, when their horses were startled by construction rubble dropped from a height through a plastic tunnel. Global broadcasts featured footage of Trojan and Vida running unrestrained and covered in blood through London’s streets. For more content, listeners can access the best of BBC Radio London on Sounds and follow BBC London on Facebook, X, and Instagram. Story ideas can be submitted to hello.bbclondon@bbc.co.uk. This content is Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC disclaims responsibility for the content of external sites. Information regarding its approach to external linking is available.