The Troop has 111 horses nearly all of whom come from Ireland. The majority arrive as 5-year-olds and are hacked at Melton Mowbray, Leics, by Troop soldiers for 10 weeks and then trained at St John's Wood. Some of them have never had a bit in their mouths or a saddle on their backs when they arrive, so their training is always varied, interesting, and rewarding work. Part of the horses' military training includes their being taught to jump. Therefore, when they have satisfactorily taken their place on parade, those showing promise are further trained to take part in civilian jumping competitions.
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