Why is this even news?

[andymadmak]

Mr Cameron rode a horse..

A retired police horse his friend of 30 years was fostering..

Does this really merit a page on the BBC website?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-17231308

[MX7]

I'd be more interested in "I did ride Rebekah Brooks", or "I feel like I've been ridden by the NotW."

Ironic how NotW the BBC can become on occasion.