In pictures: British Army horses enjoy beach summer camp

Chris Taylor PhotoThe 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.

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

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

Chris Taylor PhotoRiding on the coastline also allows for riders to bond with their animals

Chris Taylor PhotoIt is one of a number of equestrian training exercises completed during the annual trip

Chris Taylor PhotoThe cavalrymen, all serving soldiers, are world famous for their state ceremonial duties
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Chris Taylor PhotoThe mounted regiment is made up of the Life Guards and the Blues and Royals - the Army's most senior regiments

Chris Taylor PhotoUp to 200 soldiers and 130 horses take part in the visit

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