LONDON — Vida, a white military horse that made headlines earlier this year after a dramatic escape through central London while covered in blood, has finally returned home following a lengthy recovery period exceeding six months, as announced by a charitable organization on Friday.

The incident took place on April 24, when Vida and four other horses became startled by the intense noise generated by a nearby construction site, causing them to bolt while near Buckingham Palace. The horses galloped through the city during the busy morning rush hour, resulting in injuries to four soldiers who were thrown from their mounts. Fortunately, the British Army indicated that these soldiers were expected to be back on duty soon after.

Most of the horses involved in the incident were quickly returned to active duty, but Vida required significant care for her wounds, which included lacerations and injuries sustained in collisions with vehicles during the chaotic escape. Alongside her, Quaker, another horse that was part of the escapade, remains the only one yet to return to her regiment after hitting a taxi while running a red light.

The other horses—Tennyson, Trojan, and Vanquish—managed to resume their duties in time for the celebration of King Charles III’s birthday in June.

The Horse Trust, a charity dedicated to equine welfare, provided care for Vida during her recovery, which took place in a serene countryside setting that allowed her to heal both physically and emotionally. The organization reported that while it was a pleasure to care for Vida, their farewell was tinged with bittersweet emotions.

“Vida has become very special to us,” remarked Jeanette Allen, the chief executive of The Horse Trust. “Caring for him has been a delight, especially since we don’t have to prepare that muddy creature for parades anymore!”