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The guard hussar regiment’s mounted squadron

The guard hussar regiment’s mounted squadron is a special unit.
The primary task of which is to place mounted escorts and commando forces at the service of the regent, and to train the guard hussars for various functions in the mobilisation force, such as riflemen, nursing assistants, etc.

The mounted squadron's history, traditions and uniforms can be traced back in a direct line to the Hussar Regiment set up by King Frederik V on 10 February 1762, in order to have a light mobile cavalry to face the Cassacks in the impending war with Russia.
Ride through Slagelse town centre

The guard hussar regiment’s mounted squadron ride through the town every Wednesday at 12:30 pm
(subject to cancellation)

Departure from: Slotsalléen

The route continues down Slotsalléen
- Slotsgade - Bredegade
- Korsgade - Løvegade
- Rosengade - Gl. Torv
- Fisketorv - Nytorv
– Rådhuspladsen - Smedegade
- Skolegade - Skovsøgade
- Fruegade - Klingeberg
- Fruegade - Slotsgade 
and back to the point of departure. 

see the route described 
Historical Collection 

The Guard Hussar's Historical Collection displays the military museum effects of:

- Sjællandske Livregiment (Zealand Life Guards  
  Regiment) 
- Gardehusarregimentet (The Guard Hussar 
   Regiment)
                                   - Danske Livregiment (The Danish Life Guards 
                                      Regiment).

The collection is open every Wednesday from June - August from 10:30 am - 1:00 p.m. During visits on Wednesdays, it may be possible to watch the Cavalry Squadron prepare for the weekly ride through Slagelse. Exit from stables at approx. 12:15 pm for 12:30 pm departure.

The cafeteria at Antvorskov Kaserne (barracks) may be used by those visiting the Historical Collection.

Admission to the Historical Collection is free.

The Friends of the Historical collection support the Collection through the purchase of effects and provide practical help in extending the collection to ensure that it continues to become ever more worth a visit.


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Facts about  the Guard Hussar Regiment 

Antvorskov Kaserne since 2003
before that The Guard Hussar regiment’s mounted squadron lived in Næstved
Major Per S. Thuesen
Number of horses: 75

 

Meet the mounted squadron in Skælskør

At the annual Culture Festival the first week of september the guard hussar regiment’s mounted squadron visit Skælskør