Sefton, an 18 year old, 16.2 hand black household cavalry horse retires to The Home of Rest for Horses, Buckinghamshire today.
Household Cavalry tradition dictates that horse's names are re-used and after serving Her Majesty The Queen for many years his
last official engagement was at The Queen’s Life Guard Parade at Horse Guards Parade, Whitehall.
The Home gave sanctuary almost twenty three years ago to his predecessor, Sefton, the horse that suffered multiple injuries
at the hands of the IRA after the Hyde Park bombing on 20th July 1982.
Paul Jepson, Chief Executive and Veterinary Director of The
Home said, "We are delighted to welcome the 'new' Sefton to
Westcroft Stables. Many people remember the original Sefton
and will be surprised to learn of another horse with such a
famous name."
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'New' Sefton, 2005
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Original Sefton, 1991 |
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