In pictures: British Army horses enjoy beach summer camp
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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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