Cavalry Falls and Bleeding Ear... Unexpected 'Horse Incidents' Unfold in Front of Macron

Accidents Occur During Bastille Day Parade
Riderless Horse Breaks Away from Formation... Another Horse Slips

During the Bastille Day military parade in France, there were minor incidents such as some horses losing their way or falling down.

On the 14th (local time), during the military parade for Bastille Day in France, a horse from the cavalry regiment was marching alone without a rider. Photo by AP

According to the French daily Le Parisien on the 14th (local time), during the Bastille Day military parade held at noon on the Champs-Elysees, a horse was seen walking alone on the road, and another scene captured both a horse and its rider falling together.

According to the report, a horse without a rider broke away from the parade formation. It was not confirmed when the rider fell off the horse, but the horse safely completed the march.

A horse slipping and falling during the military parade on France's Independence Day. Footage from French BFMTV.

Another horse, just a few meters away, slipped and fell on the road. The cavalryman also fell to the ground, but fortunately there were no serious injuries, and both rejoined the parade.

These incidents occurred right in front of the dignitaries' stand, where French President Emmanuel Macron and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, who was invited as the guest of honor, were present. These scenes were broadcast live on national television.

Earlier, during the cadets' march, one officer candidate was seen with blood flowing from his ear. The candidate appeared to have been cut on the ear by a sword and was bleeding, but continued marching until the end.

France showcased its military strength with the traditional parade to mark Bastille Day. A total of 7,000 personnel participated in the parade, including French troops, the guest of honor Indonesian military, and a joint unit from Belgium and Luxembourg. In addition, more than 100 aircraft, 250 military vehicles, and 200 horses were mobilized for the parade.