In pictures: British Army horses enjoy beach summer camp

The Holkham beach ride-out is a key activity during the regiment's visit

For three weeks each year, the British Army's Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment swaps its London base for a summer camp in Norfolk.

They arrived earlier this month and have since taken part in various ride-outs.

The latest, to mark the retirement of Maj Richard Chambers, saw them accompanied on Holkham beach in Norfolk by photographer Chris Taylor.

Part of the trip includes a ride-out on Holkham beach, which is often the first time many of the horses experience the sea

Maj Chambers said he had been lucky to "enjoy a career of over 33 years working with some amazing animals"

Riding on the coastline also allows for riders to bond with their animals

It is one of a number of equestrian training exercises completed during the annual trip

The cavalrymen, all serving soldiers, are world famous for their state ceremonial duties

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The mounted regiment is made up of the Life Guards and the Blues and Royals - the Army's most senior regiments

Up to 200 soldiers and 130 horses take part in the visit

Chris Taylor described the combination of Holkham beach, horses and a sunset as a "photographer's dream"

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