Nov. 07, 1953 - The Blues Choose a New Drum Horse. Joker Arrives at Windsor....

Nov. 07, 1953 - The Blues Choose a New Drum Horse. Joker Arrives at Windsor. Joker, a four year old skewbald gelding, has been chosen as the drum horse of the Royal Horse Guards (The Blues), he will replace the regiments famous drum horse, Pompey, which died in July. Joker the new drum horse has now been renamed Hannibal by the Royal Horse Guards. Keystone Photo Shows: L to R Major the Marquess of Douro commanding officer of the Royal Horse Guards, Captain H.S. Hopkins, Lt. W.E. Thompson, Riding Master of the Household Cavalry, seen watching four year old Hannibal at exercise at Combermere Barracks, Windsor this morning. The new groom for Hannibal is Trooper A.E. Pilsbury who is seen leading Hannibal.