Summary
A military horse named Quaker, who ran through central London after being scared by construction noise, has now retired to a sanctuary in the countryside. Quaker was part of an incident where five horses got spooked, and he suffered injuries that prevented him from returning to service. He will spend his retirement at a sanctuary for former military horses.
Key Facts
- Quaker, a military horse, retired after an incident in central London where he got spooked by construction work.
- Five horses from the Household Cavalry were startled, leading them to run loose and cause damage.
- Quaker suffered bleeding and a small bone break and underwent surgery.
- Quaker's rider was injured during the incident but has recovered and returned to duty.
- Quaker is the only horse from the incident that could not resume military service.
- Quaker now lives at the Horse Trust in Buckinghamshire, a sanctuary for former military horses.
- The Horse Trust cares for former military and police horses and is funded mainly by donations.
