Recruiting commenced and instructors were brought in from other RAC and Yeomanry units to raise the Horse from its "One Man Regiment" status from scratch. On 11 September, a Special Army Order transferred the regiment from the Cavalry of the Line to the Royal Armoured Corps (RAC). By November, 50 recruits had been trained and a further 30–40 were due to start training immediately.
The formation of the Horse began with instructor recruitment from other RAC and Yeomanry units. On September 11, a Special Army Order transferred the regiment's allegiance from the Cavalry of the Line to the Royal Armoured Corps (RAC). By November, 50 recruits had completed their training, and another 30–40 were about to begin their own training.