"A military horse which bolted through central London after being startled by construction work has retired. Images of the frightened animals were broadcast worldwide. Service personnel were thrown from their horses when the animals got loose. The horses smashed into vehicles, including a double-decker bus, and caused a number of injuries. Ambulance crews treated four people in three separate incidents in Buckingham Palace Road, Belgrave Square and at the junction of Chancery Lane and Fleet Street, in the space of 10 minutes."
"We have a commitment to all who serve our nation, including our much-loved service animals. Quaker's well-deserved retirement comes after a stellar career in the Armed Forces and after a high-profile bolting incident, which captured the nation's attention. This partnership with The Horse Trust also shows how the Army looks after its military working horses and will improve animal welfare."
Quaker, a black military horse that bolted through central London after being startled by construction work, has retired to The Horse Trust sanctuary. Images of frightened animals were broadcast worldwide. Service personnel were thrown from their horses and the animals collided with vehicles, including a double-decker bus, causing injuries. Ambulance crews treated four people in three separate incidents in Buckingham Palace Road, Belgrave Square and at the junction of Chancery Lane and Fleet Street within ten minutes. Quaker and Vida were among five horses spooked by rubble during an exercise in Belgravia. The Horse Trust has cared for service horses for 139 years, provided 3,430 turnout days last year and currently houses 32 retired military working horses. The partnership supports long-term physical and psychological welfare for military working horses.
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