Why is a horse ridden up the steps at end of Sovereign's Parade?
714The military is full of unique traditions and one such tradition is a horse being ridden up the steps at the end of the Sovereign's Parade at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.
It sees the Adjutant ride their horse up the steps of Old College as they follow the graduating Officer Cadets through the Grand Entrance.
But why does this happen? We've been finding out.
More: https://www.forces.net/services/army/why-horse-ridden-steps-end-sovereigns-parade
You can also find out more about the history of the Sovereign's Parade here: https://www.forces.net/services/army/why-horse-ridden-steps-end-sovereigns-parade
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