Yahoo News Three runaway military horses bolt through London after riders unseated
Three military horses bolted through through central London on Monday morning after losing their riders.
The incident happened when six horses from the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment were conducting a routine exercise under the control of five soldiers.
The lead horse, which was being led, became loose after being spooked by a London bus. This cause two riders to be unseated from and the horeses became loose.
The animals then bolted from Seville Street to South Eaton Place, where one horse was recovered. Two horses continued to Vauxhall Bridge via Belgrave Road before being stopped.
The Ministry of Defence confirmed all were collected and returned to Hyde Park Barracks by 9.55am.
An Army spokesperson said: "We can confirm that whilst exercising this morning, three horses from the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment became loose from their riders. They were swiftly and safely recovered."
"One horse received minor injuries, but no further treatment is required and there were no injuries to the soldiers involved."
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: "We're aware that a number of horses were loose in central London and worked with the Army to locate them."
"We're pleased to confirm that all of the horses have been accounted for. We are continuing to liaise with the Army."
