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Brave horse who led Queen's funeral procession awarded the OBE
Lord Firebrand, who is known as Yogi, has been awarded the animal equivalent of an OBE for his outstanding devotion to society, including his role in the Queen’s funeral procession
A horse named Lord Firebrand, who led the procession of Queen Elizabeth II’ s coffin from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall on 14 September 2022 has been awarded the PDSA Order of Merit, the animal equivalent of an OBE. The horse, who is known by the nickname Yogi, received the award in recognition of his outstanding devotion to society, that included his role in the funeral procession and other royal occasions. His rider, Captain Amy Cooper said: "Yogi is always the first choice for any parade commander," and that the horse was the only one she could trust to deliver “such a high profile parade, under such scrutiny and pressure.” The director general of the PDSA, Jan McLoughlin, said “Yogi went beyond his general role and responsibility by supporting his rider during high-pressure occasions."
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