Injured horses running through London
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I regularly see them practicing or escorting some minor royal in a carriage in Hyde park. There always seems to be a few jumping and pulling. Not at all like the police horses I have seen. They definitely seem more jumpy than the riding school horses in Hyde Park.
I was wondering the other day, as I was cycling down south carriage drive, how those horses get enough exercise, given most horses I see in the country side have massive fields to wander around in all day, and the barracks are not exactly huge…
I was wondering the other day, as I was cycling down south carriage drive, how those horses get enough exercise, given most horses I see in the country side have massive fields to wander around in all day, and the barracks are not exactly huge…
Edited by Electro1980 on Friday 26th April 15:52
Edited by Electro1980 on Friday 26th April 15:53
The cavalry horses (and those of the RHA) are taken out daily for exercise, either on road or Hyde Park or a combination.
Those on ceremonial duty won't be, for that day.
If you think that the British Army are mistreating horses in this day and age, in London, I'd suggest you are smoking something and it has a funny smell.
Those on ceremonial duty won't be, for that day.
If you think that the British Army are mistreating horses in this day and age, in London, I'd suggest you are smoking something and it has a funny smell.
dukeboy749r said:
The cavalry horses (and those of the RHA) are taken out daily for exercise, either on road or Hyde Park or a combination.
Those on ceremonial duty won't be, for that day.
If you think that the British Army are mistreating horses in this day and age, in London, I'd suggest you are smoking something and it has a funny smell.
Those on ceremonial duty won't be, for that day.
If you think that the British Army are mistreating horses in this day and age, in London, I'd suggest you are smoking something and it has a funny smell.
Some of the best treated horses in the UK.
Electro1980 said:
I regularly see them practicing or escorting some minor royal in a carriage in Hyde park. There always seems to be a few jumping and pulling. Not at all like the police horses I have seen. They definitely seem more jumpy than the riding school horses in Hyde Park.
I was wondering the other day, as I was cycling down south carriage drive, how those horses get enough exercise, given most horses I see in the country side have massive fields to wander around in all day, and the barracks are not exactly huge…
Horses in the countryside mostly stand around all day, shuffle to a greener bit of grass now and then, swat a few flies with their tails.I was wondering the other day, as I was cycling down south carriage drive, how those horses get enough exercise, given most horses I see in the country side have massive fields to wander around in all day, and the barracks are not exactly huge…
Edited by Electro1980 on Friday 26th April 15:52
Edited by Electro1980 on Friday 26th April 15:53
OutInTheShed said:
Electro1980 said:
I regularly see them practicing or escorting some minor royal in a carriage in Hyde park. There always seems to be a few jumping and pulling. Not at all like the police horses I have seen. They definitely seem more jumpy than the riding school horses in Hyde Park.
I was wondering the other day, as I was cycling down south carriage drive, how those horses get enough exercise, given most horses I see in the country side have massive fields to wander around in all day, and the barracks are not exactly huge…
Horses in the countryside mostly stand around all day, shuffle to a greener bit of grass now and then, swat a few flies with their tails.I was wondering the other day, as I was cycling down south carriage drive, how those horses get enough exercise, given most horses I see in the country side have massive fields to wander around in all day, and the barracks are not exactly huge…
Edited by Electro1980 on Friday 26th April 15:52
Edited by Electro1980 on Friday 26th April 15:53
Electro1980 said:
I was wondering the other day, as I was cycling down south carriage drive, how those horses get enough exercise, given most horses I see in the country side have massive fields to wander around in all day, and the barracks are not exactly huge…
A horse in a field of grass will just get fat and lazy. They have to be exercised. Hence why they're out and about most mornings...blueg33 said:
Seeing reports that the horses are not well cared for, no space to run and roll, kept in stalls rather than loose boxes, mistreated by soldiers etc
https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/cavalry-horses-dirty-wa...
I like your posts, and very much respect your views in the areas of your expertise, but would suggest you don't re-post garbage like that because it undermines your credibility. https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/cavalry-horses-dirty-wa...
speedchick said:
I was under the impression that when off duty they are taken to a beach for a run in the sand and sea
I've had the immense pleasure of seeing the Household Cavalry on their holidays on Holkham beach in Norfolk. Amazing sight!Edited by selwonk on Friday 26th April 21:49
The horses are rotated for duties.
Those not on duty are sent to the countryside for R&R - we have many of them across the road from me in rural Notts.
Watched them being unloaded by army personnel last week whilst walking my dogs - the horses go absolutely bonkers when let into their fields.
Those not on duty are sent to the countryside for R&R - we have many of them across the road from me in rural Notts.
Watched them being unloaded by army personnel last week whilst walking my dogs - the horses go absolutely bonkers when let into their fields.
Edited by Square Leg on Friday 26th April 21:30
There's some photos of the Hyde Park Barracks stables here:
https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/features/household...
https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/features/household...
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