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British Army Tests Horse-Mounted Troop Mobility in Sandhurst Drill

4/27/2026

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British Army is testing horse-mounted units as a low-tech option for moving troops across terrain where vehicles struggle.
Household Cavalry soldiers rode horses through the Barossa Training Area at Sandhurst in a map-and-compass drill that formed part of the Princess Elizabeth Cup, which added an operational component this year.
Forces News noted that other armies, including Russian units with satellite terminals, have revived horse-mounted roles for mobility in rugged regions.

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British Army is testing horse-mounted units as a low-tech option for moving troops across terrain where vehicles struggle.
Household Cavalry soldiers rode horses through the Barossa Training Area at Sandhurst in a map-and-compass drill that formed part of the Princess Elizabeth Cup, which added an operational component this year.
Forces News noted that other armies, including Russian units with satellite terminals, have revived horse-mounted roles for mobility in rugged regions.