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According to an Army spokesperson, two Life Guards horses – Vida and Quaker – who were injured after running loose in London last week have made “progress” following surgery. On 29 April an Army spokesman said: “Quaker, a Cavalry black, has shown significant improvement and progresses towards what is expected to be a full recovery. The other horse Vida, a grey, continues to make progress. He remains under close and careful professional veterinary observation as his wounds heal.”
Supporters who showed concern for Quasi Cool, who fell at the final fence in the five-star in the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event cross-country, have been reassured after the horse was reported to be resting comfortably in his stable following the incident. Rider Phillip Dutton had gone clear with the horse up to the last obstacle, the Lucky Horseshoe at fence 27. Quasi Cool fell on the landing side and was down for around five minutes. He was seen by vets before being led away.
Phillip said: “Quasi Cool tried so hard out there today. When we got to the final fence he was tired and then I asked him to [take off] a bit too long. He chipped in [an extra stride] and fell. He’s absolutely fine now and he’s resting comfortably in his stall and receiving fluids.”
Racing fans have been saddened by the death of top National Hunt horse Shishkin, who had to be put down this weekend following an accident in the stable. Joe and Marie Donnelly’s two-times Cheltenham Festival winner, trained by Nicky Henderson, fractured a hind leg after becoming cast in his stable on Sunday evening (28 April).
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Sarah has worked at an equestrian journalist and editor since 2004 and has held the position of Horse & Hound Editor-in-Chief since 2014. She has reported for Horse & Hound from major championships including Europeans and World Equestrian Games. She has co-written books on horses and horse sport including The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of Horses & Ponies. She has owned and ridden horses since 1993, and worked for and trained with Olympic gold medallist event rider Leslie Law prior to going to university. While studying for a BSc at London School of Economics Sarah also worked for top British dressage rider Louise Spate.
