British Army Horse Quaker Retires After London Gallop Incident
British army horse Quaker, 15, retired to a sanctuary after injuries from being spooked by construction noise, causing his gallop through London last year.
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Overview
- British army horse Quaker, 15, has officially retired to The Horse Trust sanctuary in rural Buckinghamshire, following a notable incident last year.
- Quaker broke away from trainers and galloped through London streets last year after being spooked by unexpected construction noise.
- The incident resulted in Quaker sustaining a broken bone and serious bleeding, preventing his return to active military service.
- Quaker is the only one of five horses involved in the London gallop incident that was unable to resume active duty.
- His retirement marks the end of his military career, providing him with a well-deserved rest at the sanctuary northwest of London.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources cover this story neutrally, focusing on factual reporting without employing loaded language or overt editorial bias. They present the details of Quaker's retirement, including the cause of injury and its new home, in a straightforward manner. The coverage prioritizes clear communication of events and outcomes, allowing readers to form their own conclusions based on the presented facts.
"Quaker has retired to The Horse Trust sanctuary in rural Buckinghamshire, northwest of London, the Ministry of Defense said in a statement Saturday."
ABC News"Quaker, a 15-year-old black horse, suffered a broken bone and serious bleeding during the incident on April 24, 2024."
CBS News"Quaker has retired to The Horse Trust sanctuary in rural Buckinghamshire, northwest of London, the Ministry of Defense said in a statement Saturday."
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Quaker was spooked by unexpected construction noise during a routine exercise, which caused him to break away and gallop through the streets of London.
Quaker sustained a broken bone and serious bleeding, which prevented him from returning to active military service.
Quaker is retiring to The Horse Trust sanctuary in rural Buckinghamshire, which is a long-established sanctuary caring for former military horses, providing rest and rehabilitation.
The Army focuses on military horse welfare through partnerships like with The Horse Trust, which runs a respite scheme allowing military horses to take breaks and holidays to improve their performance and quality of life.
Quaker was one of five horses startled by construction work, but he was the only one unable to return to active duty due to his injuries.
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