Police Horses

Isn't this one of the coolest sights in the city? 21st century London still keeps its eyes firmly on tradition, as police horses regularly patrol the streets of the capital. They usually patrol in pairs (it's a bit difficult to see from this picture, but if you look at the horse's legs you can see there's another horse behind it).

It's quite exciting when you're in the buzz of such a modern place, and then there's a clip-clop, clip-clop noise behind you, and you can turn to see these lovely creatures keeping the area safe.

These horses were at Cambridge Circus, which is along Charing Cross Road.

I've also seen them at Covent Garden, where they stood still outside the Underground station. Sometimes if you ask the policeman (or policewoman) nicely they let you say hello to their horse.

Police horses are also seen at demonstrations and at events where crowds are expected - they allow the police to get around quickly without needing a car.

As an elf, I am fully in support of these horses trotting around London - more non-human creatures can only add to the species diversity of this city!

See you soon,

Elf Dryadalis