Injured runaway horse retires from military service

Quaker, a 15-year-old military horse from the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, has retired after bolting through central London due to construction noise, highlighting concerns for equine safety in urban settings.

• Quaker, a 15-year-old horse from the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, retired after being startled by construction work in central London, prompting concerns for military horse welfare.
• The incident, which was filmed by a BBC cameraman during coverage of the Post Office Inquiry, involved Quaker and four other horses that bolted due to the noise.
• Following the incident, Quaker has been relocated to the countryside, emphasizing the need for safer environments for military horses amid urban construction activities.