This episode exlores the two sides of the Household Cavalry in action, the armoured regiment on manoeuvre in Canada, and the trainees preparing to guard the Queen for the first time.
This episode exlores the two sides of the Household Cavalry in action, the armoured regiment on manoeuvre in Canada, and the trainees preparing to guard the Queen for the first time.
A look behind the scenes at life in the Household Cavalry. Featuring the story of some famous horses of the past and the latest equine recruit, Freddy.
A look behind the scenes at life in the Household Cavalry. Featuring the story of some famous horses of the past and the latest equine recruit, Freddy.
Trainee troopers take their final exam, the armoured regiment fire live shells on the firing range and the regiment's historian relates their role in the battle of Waterloo.
Trainee troopers take their final exam, the armoured regiment fire live shells on the firing range and the regiment's historian relates their role in the battle of Waterloo.
The surviving trainee riders - who've made it through one of the army's toughest courses - finally graduate. They parade in full ceremonial kit in front of their parents.
The surviving trainee riders - who've made it through one of the army's toughest courses - finally graduate. They parade in full ceremonial kit in front of their parents.
It's 4pm and the daily inspection of the Queen's Life Guard. A tank is lost in Farnham's one-way system, and, the trainee horsemen, paying £5 when they fall, start jumping school.