Social media users claimed unleashed horses running loose across London were an “ominous omen” in a series of viral memes.
Domestic cavalry horses Vida and Quaker were two of five who were spooked as they crossed Wilton Crescent in Belgravia at 8.40am yesterday after hearing a loud noise from concrete falling to the ground from a builder’s conveyor belt.
Five people, including three mounted soldiers, were injured in three separate incidents during the six-mile rampage that lasted two hours.
It comes as Big Ben’s hands froze at 9am today for more than an hour before the famous clock chimed the wrong number of bangs, causing a major malfunction.
Now netizens are claiming on social media that “the end is near” and that the bloody horse and broken clock represent “some kind of omen” as the latest crazy conspiracy theory hits the country.
Social media users have shared their theories suggesting the bloody horse that ran through London yesterday is an “omen”.
Five people, including three mounted soldiers, were injured in Wednesday’s six-mile rampage.
One person joked on social media: “Big Ben has stopped and horses covered in blood are running through the streets of London. Maybe someone should keep an eye out for the crows in the tower because this feels A LOT like the season finale.
Another user, a journalist who works for i, said: “I’m not a superstitious person but this is absolutely the kind of omen that portends 500 years of darkness, suffering and strife.”
A third wrote: “In ancient times, horses drenched in black and white blood running through the capital would be a bad omen. »
A fourth said: “Call me crazy or superstitious but I 100% consider the London horse affair a bad omen.”
A fifth commented: “I’m not saying it’s an omen of war, but prophetic horses rarely bring good news. »
One person’s conspiracy theory even claimed it was a “divine sign” said to have been “sent by the gods to warn of impending chaos.”
Following the news that the escaped Household Cavalry horses were part of James Blunt’s old regiment, the singer responded to X, writing: “It’s always my fault isn’t it. “
The military said three injured soldiers would “make a full recovery and return to duty.”
The statement said: “Of the seven frightened horses, five attempted to run away and four, Vida, Trojan, Quaker and Tennyson, got loose. Two of the injured horses underwent surgery last night and one was transferred to an equine hospital. All remaining horses are closely monitored.
“Our horses receive the highest standards of care, and those who have not undergone surgery are expected to return to duty in due course. We would like to thank everyone who showed such kindness and concern to our soldiers and horses. We will provide more updates soon.
A minister also said military horses running loose in London was an “exceptional” situation, explaining that more than 150 animals exercise in the capital every day.
Others on social media were quick to laugh at the crazy journey each of the horses took, while James Blunt also joined in on the action.
Household cavalry horses Vida and Quaker were two of five who were spooked as they crossed Wilton Crescent in Belgravia at 8.40am yesterday.
The horses became frightened after hearing a loud noise from concrete falling to the ground from a builder’s conveyor belt.
Asked by LBC about the condition of two of the horses, Defense Minister James Cartlidge said he “wouldn’t want to say more” than that they were in a serious condition.
He added: “Obviously we didn’t want this situation to happen. What I would like to point out to you is that it is very exceptional.
“You probably know that the army exercises horses in central London every day of the week. On average, around 150 horses train every day.
“This scenario is therefore extremely unlikely. Unfortunately, we saw what happened, but all I can say is the main thing, as you said yourself, that there are no serious injuries. among the public as far as we know, and of course we will keep an eye on the situation.
A military source told The Sun that the white horse that was drenched in blood, Vida, was “lively” and had a habit of being frightened.
Vida is believed to have kicked a soldier in the head during the king’s coronation.
Usually the horses of the Household Cavalry are black, but the regiment’s state trumpeters always ride white or gray horses like Vida.
Four soldiers were knocked down when the frightened horses ran away and three soldiers were injured and taken to hospital. None are in life-threatening condition.
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