The horses of the Household Cavalry are trained by the Army for several months and ridden on the streets of London to get them used to heavy traffic and loud noises, including gun salutes and military bands.

A black military horse who was seriously injured after charging through central London is expected to make a full recovery, the British Army has said.

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Quaker and Vida, who were among the animals who got loose, were hurt when they collided with vehicles but have now had surgery