Life-sized equine puppets from West End hit show War Horse stopped traffic when they recently took to Hyde Park! They went to meet the Household Cavalry horses and troopers face-to-face for the first time, ahead of their performance at this year's Olympia Horse Show.

Lead War Horse puppet Joey was introduced to Household Cavalry horses inside the London Barracks, before crossing the road to Hyde Park - receiving more than a few strange looks from traffic and passers by!

Scroll down to watch PONY's exclusive video footage from the Barracks!