1953 Press Photo Volunteers train horses for use by V.i.P's during the coronatio

Volunteers train horses for use by V.i.P's during the coronation game in Hyde park. a camp has been set up in Hyde park for the training of horses for the use of V.I.P.s during the coronation ceremonies. The horses, none of which have as yet been on the roads are being trained by volunteers of the royal army veterinary corpus and of the royal air force. A number of horse are being sent from the royal Canadian mounted police later fro similar training. The horses are being accustomed to with the coronation festivities. photo show Volunteers of the royal air force make an unusual sight - as they carry their saddles after a spot of training at Hyde this morning.

Photo measures 10.25 x 8 inches.

Photo is dated 04-04-1953.

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