TWO cavalry horses injured bolting six miles through London last week are recovering in barracks after being discharged from an equine hospital.
Vida, the white steed pictured smeared with blood, and stablemate Quaker had surgery for wounds to their chests and legs after smashing into a people carrier, a cab and a double-decker bus.
Quaker and blood-streaked Vida pictured on their rampage in London last weekJordan Pettitt / PA Wire
The horses smashed into a double-decker busDan Charity – The Sun
Defence sources are “cautiously optimistic” about their futures, though point out there is still a risk of infection.
Three soldiers were injured when they were thrown by their panicking mounts and a cyclist was knocked off his bike.
Two of the Life Guards Regiment troops remain in hospital but will make a full recovery.
An Army update issued today said: “Quaker, a Cavalry black, has shown significant improvement and progresses towards what is expected to be a full recovery.
“Vida continues to make progress.
“He remains under close and careful professional veterinary observation as his wounds heal.
“We are so thankful for everyone’s concern and expressions of support, and for all those involved in their care.”
The horses, from the Hyde Park Barracks in Knightsbridge, fled with two others during routine exercises after being spooked by builders dropping concrete down a rubbish chute in Belgravia.
Videos showed a police 4×4 with blue lights tailing the horses as they dashed through Aldwych.
The last two were finally rounded up in Limehouse, East London.
Vida is understood to have a history of being “lively” — having reportedly kicked a soldier in the head during the King’s Coronation.
Quaker collides with a black taxiJordan Pettitt / PA Wire
An injured Vida captured on video