Cavalry horses injured in London escape well enough to take part in Trooping the Colour

Three of the Army horses that were injured after they broke loose and galloped through the streets of central London have made a remarkable recovery and are set to take part in the King's birthday parade.

A total of five cavalry horses were injured after they were spooked by construction rubble being dropped through a plastic chute back in April.

This resulted in the horses bolting through the streets of London, with images of two horses, one of which was covered in blood, being broadcast around the world.

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Three of the animals - Trojan, Tennyson and Vanquish - have staged a remarkable recovery.

The British Army said this was thanks to the Army's own veterinary service and the specialist support provided by The Horse Trust.

Lieutenant Colonel Mathew Woodward, the Commanding Officer of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, also pointed out the two most seriously injured soldiers are continuing to recover - one at home and one at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre, Stanford Hall. 

He added both personnel were "considered likely to return to military service in the fullness of time".

Once the horses were fit enough to travel, they were sent for respite at The Horse Trust on 10 and 14 May.

They then returned to London on 29 May, with the two horses most severely injured, Vida and Quaker, continuing to get better in the countryside. They are also expected to return to full military service.

Vida, the white horse pictured covered in blood, and Quaker will remain with The Horse Trust for as long as necessary before returning to work, with onsite veterinary care available 24/7.

Jeanette Allen, chief executive officer at The Horse Trust, said it had been a privilege to help the horses recover. 

"It's been so lovely to see Trojan, Tennyson and Vanquish enjoying such a relaxing break and now we have Vida and Quaker already loving their time here," she said.

"All five horses are much younger than our regular Service residents, and seeing them running, rolling and generally having fun after such a challenging experience is a real joy."