HC Deb 09 March 1987 vol 112 c96W
Mr. Marlow

asked the Secretary of State for Defence on how many occasions in the last five years army horses have been used in connection with hunting activities; how many horses were involved on each such occasion; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Freeman

Hunting or riding across country is considered to be good training for horse and soldier, but no central record is kept of all the occasions on which this takes place or the number of horses involved.