just as a matter of interest , How many ppl think there should be at least a 6ft exclusion zone around those horses, NOBODY should be allowed to touch them.?

@normacotter3377

10 ай бұрын

I think there should be a mile. People are nuts poor HORSES and guardsman

@rhiannanleah3950

10 ай бұрын

I agree, but people soon point finger and try to sue if horse hurt them. Dont let them touch

@elizabethhannah4704

10 ай бұрын

Yes. Absolutely. Horses and guards need to be respected under all circumstances.

@shelfuller724

10 ай бұрын

Definitely

@anniejones1839

10 ай бұрын

I think further than that for safety

I feel sorry for the horses that have to stand there with a bunch of morons trying to touch them.

The horse clearly did not want to be there today,It is a tribute to the guardsman for taken action &leading the horse to safety.

I think it should be the same rule for the horses as with guide dogs that you never touch or distract them when in harness as they are WORKING. I personally thought it was in bad taste to follow the horse with cameras even after the gate had been shut! Well done to all who do such a splendid job in protecting King and country 😊

@upsidedowngrief

9 ай бұрын

Yes that is definitely a good point. Horses that work should be treated the same. They must find a good balance between protection, on duty and service/ tourism. I am sure with all the clever advisors in service they can come up with a workable solution. These guys can wip up beautiful well organised parades in no time sure they can come up with something.

@BetFarmer-te2lf

9 ай бұрын

That is certainly a very good point.

@moosedawg71

9 ай бұрын

💯 💯 💯

@TheEmpressMouse

8 ай бұрын

Exactly and Amen! They don’t realize it’s a real King like Henry VIII. A real castle or palace. Real guard with military experience in warfare, Very sharp swords. The rifles are loaded with razor sharp bayonets.

I absolutely agree, guards and horses should be more protected. A barrier should be a must!

@monicabonetti6671

9 ай бұрын

It’s something that I always think. Because ordinary people seems not understand how to behave!

@subz8634

9 ай бұрын

if theres a barriier, how would the guardsmen effectively get to someone who needs to be handled? theyre guards, they still need to do their job.

@johnchambers1380

9 ай бұрын

Uh, the horse is the barrier. The guard is the guard

@kathellison8084

8 ай бұрын

Any form of barrier would be potentially dangerous to horse and Trooper if the horse became unsettled and ran forward . It's also a public footpath in Whitehall under control of Westminster council not MOD so again not workable .

@horse-lover68

4 ай бұрын

​@@subz8634Yes the barrier does not need to be high and I am sure the guard's and horses know how to jump so please 🤦

Why on earth don’t they just get out of the way. Give them some room he’s stressing.

@jessies6502

9 ай бұрын

They don't know that. Most people know next to nothing about the dogs and cats they own; they can't be expected to know anything about an animal they only see pictures of.

@battles146

8 ай бұрын

if these horses and King's guards were not so well trained, a 1,600 to 1,800 pound agitated military horse charging/moving toward these idiot tourists would make them move back quickly!

@sonianeiva8438

Ай бұрын

Não seria uma tragédia 🎭 é horrível quando eles enlouquecem, já presenciei , praticamente nasci em quartel militar vivi minha vida vendo tudo isso chega a ser até imprudente o que aconteceu não pode forçar tanto está com problemas sim 👍🏻 um outro nem viram que estava sangrando 🩸 pelo nariz, vão ter que revisar essa situação desses cavalos 🐎 muita crueldade 😢😢😢😢😢😢

@matymaty5832

24 күн бұрын

Poveri cavalli è una vera tortura per loro ☹️☹️😕😕😕

Hats off to the fellow who came out and tried to calm the horse but didn't didn't push it when the horse told him he had had enough! Good job son!

@silviaschaffara4808

7 ай бұрын

Er hat das auch mit Ruhe und ohne Druck zu machen getan. Das ist bestimmt ein Pferdemensch.

@jeanaprewitt9658

6 ай бұрын

That's their job. I wouldn't call it an "unforgettable act of heroism." Kind of an insult to those whose lives are truly on the line. This job is just window dressing for tourism.

@user-ud6dv3kx8g

6 ай бұрын

The horses are clearly stressed.

To those complaining of the rider not controlling the horse better, I would like to see you ride with 1 hand!! It is MUCH much harder than it looks to control a horse this way!!! Those riders are talented!!

@celticlull

7 ай бұрын

One hand AND holding a sword with the other hand. I'm sure they go through required training. Any person who touches the reigns, who is not one of the King's guards or a Royal guard, needs to be arrested!

@kell_checks_in

6 ай бұрын

And, by definition these are high energy horses! These are not riding ponies.

@mariaungurianu703

4 ай бұрын

Chiar cu ambele mâini dacă calul este agitat și nu vrea nu ai ce să faci !!! Eu felicit băieții pentru atitudine!!!

@WoundedWarrior2012

3 ай бұрын

SUPERIOR HORSEMANSHIP.

@raymondscott906

Ай бұрын

not bad considering most have never ridden a horse before joining the regiment.

Visitors and tourists show such ignorance around horses that I don't think they should be allowed so close. That 6ft exclusion zone as mentioned in the comment below would be a good and sensible idea.

@terryrussel3369

9 ай бұрын

Six feet is still within striking distance of defensive teeth and hooves so for the idiot human safety margin 12 feet would be better.

@dwrdwlsn5

9 ай бұрын

@@terryrussel3369 Oh yea. Horses and mules can reach a LONG ways with hooves or teeth as I found out to my cost occasionally when they were having bad days. It is a credit to the training of the King's Guard riders and the horses that more of them are not having such episodes.

@dawnyoung9231

8 ай бұрын

Civilians should not be allowed to touch the horses. I’m sure they would like everyone to keep touching them.

@dwrdwlsn5

8 ай бұрын

@@dawnyoung9231 No one sane does that to a sentry in modern uniform with modern weapons, but the historical outfit and weapon makes it okay? If anything? The horse and riders are FAR too nice!

@user-yn5yj9ld4q

8 ай бұрын

12ft good distance

Why do tourists/visitors have to be so LOUD?

@Mandz6494

10 ай бұрын

Because they are idiots

@edemontfort9482

10 ай бұрын

They're on holiday and think they can misbehave. Some tourists have no sense of appropriate behaviour for the location or culture.

Animals are sensitive creatures. This poor horse was highly agitated, yet people didn’t “get“ the message. Well handled situation, grateful for the Sgt’s intervention. Best wishes from Adelaide; South Australia🇦🇺💐

@aflutteroffeminineconfusio1986

9 ай бұрын

My mum was a born and bred Adelaide Hills girl...love South Australia 🇦🇺...agree with your comment from Perth 💯 %...I'd like to throttle some of these tourists I swear

@annabellelee4535

9 ай бұрын

The horse was quite clear, he was done with work for the day. He wanted to go home.

@eddyc.b3057

8 ай бұрын

I hate that behavior of brithish royalty ...of course all those tourists are the gold mine. But Not even in a third world country have i seen so much lack of disrespect.shame on you people and royalties. 🦁

@mali2568

8 ай бұрын

La gente pensa per se ,sono egoisti,speriamo chenil"Re" capisca di proteggere i cavalli. dalle persone.

@fmm3487

8 ай бұрын

did you ever have one of those days when people aRe just on your as nerve? Sometimes when an animal Or child says no we just need to listen . for the horses sake i wish they had given in sooner, but i thought it was funny that as soon as the horse was being led away from people he calmed behavior is communication

Poor fella. He was clearly agitated from the onset. I hope he’s feeling a little better in himself, as he clearly didn’t want to horse. Good call to return him to the stable, away from all the hustle and bustle

After watching dozens of these videos, I believe the public should not be allowed to even touch the horses. Take your picture, keep your hands off. I am disgusted at the rudeness, insensitivity and ignorance that these people have for both horses and guards. They should respect the guards and horses as working part of the military.

PAY ATTENTION TO THE POOR HORSE !!! HE WILL TELL YOU A LOT JUST BY HIS ACTIONS BEFORE EVER GOING OUT ON POST. HE OBVIOUSLY WAS NOT UP FOR ANOTHER DAY OF ANXIETY AND STRESS.

@renadurr6480

9 ай бұрын

He knew it was time for his shift to be up, and he was ready to go! (did u hear the chimes He was going OFF duty, not on.

@cindymajor8932

9 ай бұрын

YAAA HE GOT TO GO HOME !! ok I'm a goof 😁😁🐎🐎🐎

@davidm9618

9 ай бұрын

everyone's an expert after the fact.

@user-mq9tj3tn2x

9 ай бұрын

@@davidm9618 I AM NO EXPERT . . . BUT . . . I AM AN OBSERVANT PARENT AND I CAN TELL WHEN SOMETHING IS NOT QUITE RIGHT,

@cgkennedy

8 ай бұрын

Poor horse just doesn't want to be there. Prefers a day off from the loony tourists.

I can't wrap my head around the way nobody moves back to give the horse room....

@battles146

8 ай бұрын

if these horses and King's guards were not so well trained, a 1,600 to 1,800 pound agitated military horse charging/moving toward these idiot tourists would make them move back quickly!

@MickiClick1

2 ай бұрын

That's what tourist do plus they left common sense at home. Makes one wonder what they do for a living.

@dublintoo

2 ай бұрын

One kick from one of those horses and those that get kicked are heading to the ER. People just think they are there for entertainment. Imagine being one of those horses, standing there day after day and people putting their hands and fingers in your face. I agree with the 6 ft zone.

Tourists need to learn to keep their distance away from this gorgeous beauty space and the guard. Poor horse feeling spooked with all the loud noises he has feelings of his own it would drive me round the bend with all that noise of people. He wants some peace the soldier helping to calm him down walking beauty away out of tourists way. Hope he feels better and calm soon.

All that bloody noise, not suprised, poor horse and guard

It literally boggles my mind how people can see a horse who is having frustration issues and coming right at them and they just freakin' stand there. It's almost if they've lost their preservation instincts. You shouldn't need to be told that an unhappy horse can be dangerous and you're NOT helping by standing in the way. I actually heard a woman say, "...and actually, I think we're not helping," you got that right!

I bet the horse was wishing he was still on holiday in Norfolk, galloping along Holkham beach.

@margaretflounders8510

10 ай бұрын

That's what I thought too!

@CoalMiningTown

10 ай бұрын

Wish I was as well.

Poor horse he gave early indications of a deep anxiety but no one kept away, I did feel sorry for the guard as well. What happens when a horse has to be taken in? All that noise after being away would send me nuts too. Well done to the police man as well. I hope the horse will feel better soon. Welcome back to the Blues and Royals you were missed and thanks to the Royal Artillery for their work while you were away. The noise is too much form me I have my laptop volume right down

@kathellison8084

10 ай бұрын

Not the Blues and Royals , they are the Lifeguards , the clue is in the colour of the jacket and plume .

@claudiajohnson4926

10 ай бұрын

Thats ridiculous making those horses stand still for so long. Bad enough all the bears that were killed to make those goofey hats.

@joangordon3376

10 ай бұрын

@claudiajohnson4926 No bears were killed to top the Lifeguards ceremonial headgear. That's horsehair. As to the bearskin headgear- the skins come from specifically culled bears. The headgear is reused time and time again, going from one guardsman to another.

@kimcasey5088

10 ай бұрын

The horse has had enough

@shelfuller724

10 ай бұрын

To add: no wonder horses end up with ulcers

Legend has it people here on KZread are still waiting for this Unforgettable Act of Heroism.

@annabellelee4535

9 ай бұрын

Any moment now, any moment!

@lisah935

8 ай бұрын

Also waiting to see the guards "SMASH'' the emergency button for help ASAP!!

@Ethericrose

8 ай бұрын

Damn! I blinked again, shame on me. 😂

@XeriphaMae

8 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@maevephipson2803

8 ай бұрын

Some of the video titles are off the 'Click Bait' charts 🤦🏼‍♀️

That poor horse!! He clearly had enough of all those people!!❤🇨🇦❤🇨🇦❤

Let them call the guard who kisses the horses, he always calms them down and they adore him.

I love how the guardsmen took care of the situation. But it could have been prevented if the tourists would give the horses their space!

I have had over 40 Horses in the last 40 years and even the calmest Horse can act up when they are stressed. These Horses are always surrounded by Humans they can get stressed by constant noise and strange people. Even the calmest of them can at times act up. Most of the people who came there to see them have no idea how any Horse would act when constantly being surrounded by Humans and noise. People should be aware of the fact these Horses have no idea who or what is reaching out for them. Most will accept almost anything but as I said there comes a time any Horse will act up. Even though people think these Horses should be calm and relaxed they, just like Humans can have off days. It’s always better to mind the rules and not touch or bother a Horse during this time because you never know when a big Animal will act up and hurt someone. Perhaps there should be a HUGE sign that says “ do not touch the Horse or its rider!” Unfortunately common sense doesn’t seem to work with a lot of people and they end up being hurt because of their stupidity.

@kristibooth5681

9 ай бұрын

These are flight animals by nature. A horse, sometimes, will be a horse. Good call to get him out of there.

@katiesmithgunning1265

8 ай бұрын

This horse may have had to urinate or possibly defecate which many will not do in a confined "work" location. Also may need to drink water or having discomfort from gas build up in his GI tract due to standing still for long period or legs / back pain from heavy rider plus regalia plus heavy tack ( saddle) on hard pavement. MAKING HORSES STAND THERE FOR LONG PERIODS IS RIDICULOUS AND CRUEL AND OBVIOUSLY THE GUARDSMEN AND RIDER ( who was placing his heel up instead of down and behind the girth causing the horse to circle .Neither man seemed to know equine behaviour and DID NOT KNOW HOW TO TREAT A HORSE IN THIS STATE OF ANXIETY. THIS SHOULD BE DISCONTINUED DUE TO LACK OF ANIMAL WELFARE .

@Jacques_Merde

8 ай бұрын

There are signs that clearly state "The house may bite or kick at anytime'

Poor horse. He'd clearly had enough, for whatever reason.

Nice to hear some people say thank you..👍 horse was done for the day..

Still waiting for the 'unforgettable act of heroism' with the 'incredible horse rescue'. Total click bait.

Thank you for listening to the horse. He/she was not ok with being in that space. It wanted to face it and to keep the crowd away with its butt to the crowd. There is always a reason.

@Jacques_Merde

8 ай бұрын

Butt to the crowd means a kick... respect the animal.

Women get your kids to safety . All the idiots just stand there with their phones getting video's of them possibly getting tramped. Not to smart. Poor horse is upset .Thank Goodness they brought him in.

Don't blame him

I wish the public would treat the horse and Guard with more respect

Just shows how amazingly they behave normally.

I'll never understand why people just stand there like idiots instead of giving the horse and rider space. Be a little more considerate.

Bless him he tried❤️❤️❤️❤️if it were me I wud hav got n the wind and run (the horse)

Felicitări băieți!! Ați încercat dar nu vrea si gata !!❤❤❤❤

Beautiful horse!! And there really wasn't anything wrong with him other than he Didn't like the dude that was standing next to him at the start of the video. His laid back ears, taking his head and butting the guy out of the way and then keeping his eyes on him after he did finally move were all clear signs the horse was not getting good vibes from the guy. Seen it to many times with my grandpa horses!

@Jacques_Merde

8 ай бұрын

I see Police Horses all the time... I will always ask the police officer if I can pet or beside his or her horse... Always respect the animal.

Unforgettable act of Heroism - is a strong title.

Poveri cavalli sono molti belli ma devono state sempre disciplinati sempre fermi e tante persona a fare foto e fare carezze a me mi dispiace vere de tutte quelle ore fermi grazie per il video ♥️💙🌹🌹🥰👋

Finally! I've watched several of these videos and just now somebody thanked the Kings Guard for letting them take a photo.

I find it utterly ridiculous that people have to be told to move back from a horse that is having an issue !! There should be a 6ft. rule…pure plain and simple. I have lost so much faith in humanity 🤦‍♀️

I'm so over thick people...... poor horses😢

If horse is stressed give him space,leave him alone.well done to guard,soldier ,police

Well done guys.Let’s face it horse or human we all have days like that. First thing on a morning for me. 😂

As someone who knows nothing about horses or the King's gaurds I really would like to see them treated the way guide dogs are. While they are working they are not to be touched. To many people to close 😢.

Sometimes it just isn't your day! Great that the groom recognized that the horse just had enough!

Poor baby he just didn’t want to be there, bless his heart it was probably too hot, I would have done the same thing- lol

The care and concern for the horse was plain to see- the guards plainly look after them superbly. I hope he calmed down soon- maybe he just needed a break!

I lived in the UK for 6 years and traveled extensively. The rule of thumb always was that as a visitor or tourist you never approach or touched an animal in military or law enforcement service. I have many wonderful photos with friends where we're posed quite aways (10 ft or so) on front of ceremonial mounted guards etc. It is unacceptable to me that these people have no concept of space or respect for the animal and the service member.

@roger0929

8 ай бұрын

Because having a horse stand in one place for long periods of time is SO respectful.

@Jacques_Merde

8 ай бұрын

@@roger0929 I imagine the horse and rider are swapped out to give both a rest...

Arnie must have told all the horses to go on strike just like many other government employees are doing at the moment! They want more oats and longer holidays.

@MsAli0

10 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 Arnie, the rebel rouser 😂

@michelefur

10 ай бұрын

Vc é muito engraçado morri👍🏻😂😂😂😂

@Wenchework

9 ай бұрын

Long live Arnie the terror of all annoying turists🤣

@maevephipson2803

8 ай бұрын

@GMN360 😂😂😂😂😂 Thank heavens for Arnie. I can just picture him at the stables teaching new horse recruits how to handle bad behaviour from tourists. Hope he also shows some of his counter attack moves too.😂😂 Oh what bliss to watch Arnie's Army in full attack mode scaring the life out of disrespectful tourists 🏃🏃🏃🏃🐎🐎🐎🐎 😂😂😂

You know what this horse whants? Home. "Let's go, I'm stressed".

Poor horse. So loud, so HOT. Bless them all.

Disgusting the horse is having a anxiety disorders and the tourists still are taking photos

@kimberlymcrae7471

10 ай бұрын

They are selfish and feel intitled. Stupid people.

@vintagelady1

9 ай бұрын

Yeah, horse would have been so embarrassed to find himself on instagram ot youTube the next day!

There should be some sort of safety zone!!

I loved the way this horse was handled. The handler knew at all points how and if to ask and when to walk it away. Wonderful

Its such a shame, you can fully understand the poor animals distress at so much noise and touching.... it must be so unsettling for them. I agree with a comment below that the public should not be allowed to touch them and there should be a seclusion zone around them at all times......

This young man stayed cool and calm whilst dealing with this unsettled horse, as did the guard aboard this mount, kindness and professionalism showed throughout, tourists should realise that this kind of mobbing of these serving guards and horses can cause problems !! If they can't show respect they should be told to leave the area, it's not a petting zoo for God's sake, and they are not stage props !!!

People should always respect the horses and stay 6ft away

One of the highlghts of my trip to London was getting to pet the horses they are beautiful i have loved and owned hor see s all my life but still a highlight

Beautiful horse 🐎 God Bless 🙌 🙏

Absolutely. How patient they are, and if accidentally knocked over a child? Imagine the furore!1

It’s amazing how fast they come to calm the horse.

These people need to be behind bars so they cannot touch the HORSES

@sunnyseacat6857

3 ай бұрын

These people need to muck out stalls and paddocks 6 days/week for 21 days and then sit for 2 hours each day watching horses/horse behavior, take notes and hand in the notes for review!

They are litterally living beings, people should treat them like it.

It never ceases to amaze me just how self-centred some people can be!! Those horses are not their just to be looked at, they are there as working horses on guard duty!! I think there should be an ‘exclusion zone’ around the guard stations.

I wonder if the horses would be more comfortable if they had rubberized mats fitted in the area that they stand in. It would be safer as well because the droppings make the stone surface slippery. Beautiful, beautiful horses.

Did I miss something? Where was the "Unforgettable Act of Heroism"?

i like this guard...he is usually good about not letting people getting too crowded round his horse....horses have off days just like us humans...! Only thing i wish he done differently was keep his legs down off / away from the horses sides...it's giving him mixed messages so he don't know what to do....legs on the side mean go forward but at the sane time your yanking the reins telling him to stop....i see it a lot with some of them... x

@atomikotita

10 ай бұрын

Are you a horsewoman? Rider, trainer? :)

@estrella7081

9 ай бұрын

@@atomikotita It's common sense. I had the same thoughts. They should make tourists who are clueless, stay back severe yards. It's aggravating.

@atomikotita

9 ай бұрын

@@estrella7081 I think given the lack of respect, understanding and cluelessness… Plus downright stupidity around a living animal working hard too… There should now be instant fines paid on the spot to the Lifeguards fund. Irrespective of currency!

@LovinLnCottage

9 ай бұрын

From your comment, I know that you have only the most simplistic idea of how to use the aids.

@paulabell8294

9 ай бұрын

I am, and I agree wholeheartedly. These men are (mostly) soldiers first who then move over to horses. They are not necessarily horsemen.

Много красивых девушек, конь разволновался😊

The horses are selected specifically for their safety, placivity and non-reactivity - at all times - in the public. The horse needed to be kept safe so that he wasn't removed from service as he may have been. Beautiful horse, the situation was very well managed.

Well if that's not clickbait I don't know what is.

@Taylor-rq4fv

10 ай бұрын

We got mugged right off

@Solitude11-11

9 ай бұрын

It’s hilarious…knew perfectly well it was going to mean, soldier leads horse playing up away…but 10/10 for creativity 😂

Poor horse having to endure all those nasty people invading its space

I can choose to go away when I have had enough of people. And that is quite often. But that horse can't. I am glad to see that they didn't force the horse to stay, but let him go to the stable.

Sometimes I do that at work too, & they have to grab me by the Reins & drag me back in too....🐎😉😊

Seems the fhorse was having some trouble with his bit.

I like the way they respect the horses, they know when they are distressed. They take them back to their stable, they don't force them to continue.

That horse said "Listen! I told y'all I don't want to be out here. Better switch me out cause I'm over these rowdy tourists!"

The poor horse is stressed. Good work on trying to calm him, but he needs a break.

People can be so obnoxious! Even after the horse is taken to safe place, one fool stands there staring! Even after the doors closed!

I totally agree. Bring on the chain before the sprinkler breakers and summer tourists come! There have to be changes for the sake of the horses. I’m an an American, by the way. 😘🇺🇸😁

The horse was clearly unhappy with someone or something. The soldier was doing a good job of trying to fix the situation. I agree that the public get too close.

The poor horse was clearly uncomfortable with all of the pressure that came from being surrounded by people along with dealing with the uncomfortable bit in their mouth (those things infect pain on horses to make them comply with their riders). I think anyone who is going to be dealing with horses needs to learn how to read their body language before riding them in public places. I am just glad that nobody was hurt in that situation.

Couldn't agree more, they are working they don't want to have people petting them all day long. Try and do itto your boss and see what happens😢

I wonder if there was something the horse could hear that we couldn't...

There should be velvet rope barriers around these horses!

Tourists should stay behind the barricade at all times. Visualise the beautiful horses and queen's and king's guards. Show nothing but total respect for all.

When you see the men with the heavy weapons walking around the area you realize that the horses and guards are symbols for the people.

Clearly the public is being allowed to get too close. Time for a re-think on that.

People should be aware of the sign. Thats why they put it up there for a reason. These horses have to go through a lot and they don’t need any more aggressive behavior from people.

I can't believe that while the horse is having a melt down people are still standing so cmose. Get out of the way! You don't know what he will do!

This is what makes Great Britain great. This plus fish and chips!

Horse is over rude tourists.

Bless him hope he is OK. Obviously not feeling right.

I totally agree on that 6 foot barrier around the horses

Bravo for taking care of the horse!!!

Goooood horse you show em 😊

@LondonWalk100k

9 ай бұрын

Thanks 😁

The guard clearly knew something was happening when the horse began licking . . bringing him around twice wasn't going to work for this one today.

😢ein purer Streß für Pferd und Reiter ! Nur weil die Touristen keinen Respektvollen Abstand einhalten können ! Wenn ich selbst einer wäre ich würde es aus der Ferne ansehen und evtl. auch ein Foto machen !!

Evn tho theyre trained horses its obvious that they can get anxious an it surprises me theres still no boundaries

The horse was saying, "You people don't pay me enough to put up with these TOURISTS !"