SIX PEOPLE touch the reins - King's Guard has had enough!!! Horse too!
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- SIX PEOPLE touch the reins - King's Guard has had enough!!! Horse too! 08.10.2023.
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Pardon me but could you tell me what the medal is the horse guard is wearing?
I wondered if it was a badge like the police horses wear. Curious too!
Thank you for your videos!
@@kathysmith3834 All the guards who took part in the coronation for King Charles each got a medal, hope this is the one you mean.
Thank you 😊.
it is disrespectful to even touch a military horse . This is NOT a petting zoo or circus. They are military not a sideshow.
Loved that the guy asked if it was alright to feed the horse polo mints. I’m ex Kings Troop and my horse Hunter expected polo’s everyday when I met him. They love mints! Huge respect to all the guards, with what they have to put up with!!
Since when we use apostrophes to make plurals? Is it a new grammatical rule? 🙄
@@MissMariQueenWell spotted, and I know how irritating I find all the 'new' ways of speaking and writing, mainly because I don't know immediately what the phrases etc mean. Also find many of the single words are due to pre-emptive text. Sliding into my dotage, often wonder about all this modern technology and if we really are improving our communication skills.
@@MissMariQueen like you don’t make a simple mistake! Get over yourself!
Ad Ime way too old to text with my thumbs like the kids, sometimes its pot luck what text is written. Luckily I can spell but as the text comes from Google, Ime assuming its American spelling. Now Ime not getttllng Any punctuation . Sorry
@@MissMariQueenhow rude !!!!!!!##/=÷÷×
Grabbing the reins is like grabbing a driver’s steering wheel. Idiots!!!
Completely agree, I think the guard should have shouted at them! 🤦🏼♀️ idiots!!
Esse guarda e esse cavalo devem ter tomado algum remédio para ficarem tão tranquilos assim. Só pode. 😂😂😂😂😂
I love it when the guards shout at the silly tourists.
Better yet when the Horses take a nip. 😂🤣
Diese Dummen Touris müssten jedesmal eine gepfeffert bekommen von den Wachen!!
ja ich auch
@@yvonnewilhelmi1580ich auch und wenn sie nicht merken warum 😅
I think it's a good thing that Guards in fatigues are shown working in the Horse Guards area because they act as a reminder that it is a military area and the Guards are REAL soldiers.
You are correct
Agree
They ALL are real soldiers. They know exactly where to stick that sword! 😃
I wonder if every time someone touched the reigns the Guard was allowed to whack them with the sword,it might deter them?
yes or a horse whip..lol...
😂😂😂 vielleicht nicht, denn die Dummheit greift um sich.
Aber sehen würde ich das gerne mal, wie die Touristen dann entsetzt glotzen weil man ihnen Respekt abfordert.
👍😂 die Idee bringt mein Schmunzeln nicht aus dem Gesicht.
Dankeschön das Sie mir den Sonntag versüßt haben.
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@@brigitteka4958ich würde mich auch freuen, wenn die Wachen das machen dürften!!
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I would teach them a lesson NOT TO TOUCH!!
When horse puts hes/hers ears back, not happy!! A clear sign..
My Arabian is about to be naughty when his ears go back.😂
Garfield the cat does the same thing!
This Two finger thing is driving me mad….Ah well as I have said before….Monkey See…Monkey Do
I'm sure as I can be ,its a sign that they have loads of cash,they are showing it off and thumbing their noses at the rest of we peasants 😮
It’s the bottom part of a heart. It means "love" or "I love you"
It's weird that people go for the reins. I'm a rider and the last thing allowed is to lose control of your horse cos someone is hanging on. Many thanks John.
yesterday (8th) there were barriers between horses and tourists - it was wonderful! Wish there was a half marathon every day if that was the reason
Cute horse enjoying polo mints and attention from elderly man and had friendly exchange with the guard. Nice to see someone actually ask to give the horse a treat then thank the guard. It's perplexing why tourists grab the reins one after the other even after being warned. That guard showed remarkable patience. Come to think of it, the horse did too! Dunno why, but I wanted to slap that woman who yelled when the horse moved and that stupid teen making fun of the guard having to yell " Make Way." Enjoyed the long vid, thanks!
Reckon just bit common sense to ask if he could give the horse a couple of mints "spot on"
very nice to see this gentleman ask first - they make 'horse mint' treats as I've seen them on the Friesian channel - most horses really enjoy this treat 🙂
Grabbing the reins is like pulling the steering wheel in a car, when someone else is driving.
Hello John❤❤
Manners maketh man.Lovely gent with the polo mints......the other tourists,well what can one say!
I live in Australia but to see these magnificent horses and the Guards would be an absolute treasure and the tourists that we see here ar obnoxious to say the least
Just can't understand, the peace sign fingers!!? Just have a photo these pose's are hilarious!!!😂
Irritates the hell out of me! 😅
It’s just something East Asians do… what makes me laugh is the pointing at the horse, like “ this is a horse”…
They always cross there legs too. To pose. So stupid!!!
Just stand there and look stupid like they are
As soldiers let us treat them with the utmost respect 🙏 🫡 👌 🙌 👏 ❤
People don’t see with their eyes anymore…they see life through their 📞 phones
Seen two pictures....one was Thanksgiving in 1978 with everyone sitting around a large table and everyone is talking to each other. Second picture is 2028....same type table and everyone has their face in their phones or tablets and no one is talking. But that was the real goal of cell phones, tablets etc to break family bonds 😢
The man with the mints has a Northumbrian accent.
Very friendly and polite. ❤
It was lovely for the man and a nice treat for the horse. The Guard was very professional and responded positively to the man asking for permission to offer the horse a few mints. A special moment captured on video. ❤
Asking for permission is important. As the gentleman walked away he said 'thank you.' Nice interaction between man,horse and guard! One of the Guards had his right foot out of the stirrup. Rein grabbers are to be expected, they seemed to turn up in a bunch. Then usually when the reins are grabbed back, they look at the Guard, absolutely horrified they have been corrected. Rude! Long day.
To me they look horrified when told off because they think they can do exactly what they want to
@@helenhallwood3580 That's the disgusting part. So entitled.
so many take image and walk straight off, not even nod head or thank you gesture, comes across a bit rude
Please, please, please…allow the guards to shout again at these ignorant tourists who disrespect the guards and these horses! These are adults who would only respond to a shouting!!!
Genau und das die immer wieder in die Zügel grabschen..... widerlich !!!
They do allow it.
Tourists have always walked around in their own little bubbles unaware of anyone else around them. I went to England back in 1987 and when we went to Stonehenge, my sister was trying to take a picture of my mother and I, it took 10 minutes because people kept walking between us. This is back in the days of 35 mm cameras, don't know what they thought we were doing with one person with a big camera in front of her face and 2 people with their backs to Stonehenge. Tourists, peabrains all.
Ohhh..to have a large pin for popping those bubbles! But I guess that's what the horses teeth are for.
On the other hand, the person with the camera, often several feet away from his subject, expects the whole world to come to a stop while he takes his photo! Why should they stop for you?
Nice to see the older gentlemen ask the guard before giving horse mints ,nd saying thankyou ,horse enjoyed it
I seen the documentary on these guards and what they go through is tough. Learning to stand for long periods of time RESPECT ❤❤❤they go through a lot. ❤❤❤much love from America 🇺🇸 ❤️
They don't have to stand there for long, it's an hour and then they change.
@@Littleweed419So, that doesn’t mean you can’t show some respect, Do better!!
I'm amazed at the patience and prowess of both horse and the guards. They have the patience of saints. Much respect to all the guardsmen and women and their absolutely stunning horses
I just wish these people would give the trouper on foot guard the space they need when marching through, they are on duty it’s not a Comedy Show just for them . Very Disrespectful
Soldier did great job with making path clear for guards .
I have asked 4 times if i can give their horse a couple of polo mints. Given permission 3 times. I would never give anyones animal.....pet or work....anything without permission. That was jn the 60s when i was stationed near London.
Thank you for your service!
Tourists seem to have the brains of sheep. i have noticed that if one person touches the reins...irrespective of if the guard admonishes them in some way...often the people after them do too. I also saw a woman overly fushing around a horses face...she left without incident, but the people who came after her somehow felt compelled to do the same thing. Until eventually the horse got annoyed and went to nip. Boundaries are important for sheep. You can't assume they will do anything but follow the behaviour of others.
Wait...our sheep were smarter. lol
😂
Always compare People Who do what other People do to a herd of sheep.
Once one person does it, they all do it!
Good morning from Texas, USA. You are right, there is a huge amount of tourists. I get nervous around that many people. And I am not even there. Have a great day. Love and respect from America.
The horses are just stunning! Those chocolate eyes. I have a mare 'Midnight' and an adopted donkey Earl.
Love those names
Me encanta el Guard Real,no es necesario gritar,para que no toquen las riendas!! Felicitaciones John,excelente video !!
The 6 people that touched the reins should be the ones that a horse bites, in my opinion. Those are military horses just as the military has dogs. Would these same people be foolish enough to touch the leash on a military dog? Great video thanks.
Right! I don't think anyone could've got close enough to touch the lead of my GSD, may she rest in peace. ❤
All ignorant
@@Spy.Duckie My GSD was a big softy who loved attention particularly from children , I always stressed they should ask first before touching any dog though an important lesson .
@kathellison8084 they are such wonderful companions, and mine was also very large at 140 lbs or 63.503 kilos and was also my service dog. Mine was friendly in most instances but were someone to quickly approach me, she would become protective of my space. We lived in the country where I rehabilitated wildlife and she would sit outside with me while wild deer and turkey would graze and dirt bathe within a couple of feet from us but if a stray dog would come on the land, she'd chase them off. She was awesome at responding to hand signals but could be goofy as could be. When my mom was alive, one of my GSD's favorite activities was to chase a potato we'd toss down the tall hill we lived on. Oddly my hubby, mom and GSD passed within a 3 month period about 4 years ago. Please don't think I posted this for sympathy. I've had wonderful experiences shared with them though their memory will always tug at my heart.
Your gorgeous dog sounded lovely. Very large but gentle, unlike my first rescue dog, a JR who had been very badly treated. Apart from females she would have gone for the throat of any dog, man or child who approached her. Little person syndrome. Gone a long but never forgotten
I think these soldiers are totally amazing, I hold so much respect for them and get so annoyed when the tourist think that what theses wonderful soldiers do is for them and not a privileged for them to see. They are disrespectful, rude and bad mannered and100% ignorant. Hats off to our brilliant soldiers and their beautiful horses
Why are people allowed within reach of the horses and guards? They could put a Do Not Cross line on the ground to keep people a meter/yard away.
It is very well needed.
They have pavers each side and they mark where not to stand but they do anyway!
Your videos are always a pleasure please keep them coming.
Why do tourists have to pose when having a photo taken, also thumbs up, peace sign or pointing at horse and guard? Worse still is the apparent need to be touching the horse or grabbing at the reins!!! I haven’t seen anyone trying to touch the police horses when they ride through and these horses are no different….they are all working!
People are too busy posing to even give the horse a thought. Leave him alone, leave his mouth alone, give him his space.
PS I forgot to thank you for your wonderful commentary and video thank you and God bless❤
Being so observant that's what makes them great soldiers. Very handsome Guards ❤ morons holding the REINS again 🙄 honestly!!! Loved all 3 of your videos great work 👍Thank you for your service Godbless you all ❤️❤️🇬🇧🇬🇧
Definitely knows what a packet of polos are, sweet horse never took his eyes off them
Love the way the tourists keep having a quick look over their shoulders to see if the horse intends to bite or trample them to death 😮😅😂
Wouldn’t that be a great watch 😅😅😅😅
I guess no matter where you go, rude people are everywhere.
Love your channel!! Great coverage w commentary! Thanks from USA..🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Tourists who come 2 London nowadays R
so bloody rude!!! Y can’t they show more respect 2 the King’s Guards???
The gentleman that asked permission to feed the horse was most likely ex military, based on his carriage and demeanor. And he was rewarded by a “yes.”
Something I’ve noticed about those who come for photos. I would never have guessed that so many people, in this day and age, are unable to read. What a tragic situation!! I can only hope that, when they return home someone who can read will school them. Illiteracy is the only reason I can think of…..if they CAN read, and simply disregard the sign, that makes them just your run-of-the-mill rude and disrespectful tourists who clearly have no idea how to behave when visiting other countries and they should STAY HOME!
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A good majority of the tourists are not English speaking so the sign is useless in deterring non English speaking/reading folks. Too bad common sense doesn't kick in
AND…. The guard needs to shout!
Put the barriers back!
It was lovely to see the man asking for permission and the guard allowing him there is just no words for the clowns who disrespect the guard and horse by touching the reins what is there problem they would like people they work with going up and grabbing there stuff so have some respect
I think they need to quit letting people walk up to the horse and guard to take pictures. Let them take a picture of the horse and guard behind a certain point. People are ridiculous.
19:23 permission asked + permission given = happy horse with fresh breath 🤭❤
I can't believe how people are so disrespectful. So shocked to see so many in such a short time.
In what country or society is rudness and extreme selfishness allowed, encouraged or permitted.
People are so unaware that the guards are there doing a job, and animals are not safe, especially if they don't know you. This is not Disneyland! So disrespectful. I visited London with my camera but never took a picture of any working person without asking permission. When I asked a Beefeater at his post for permission to photograph him, he told me I was the first person to
ever ask for permission! Sad.
very good commentar - well explaind - to do for every tourist what the behavior is - give the horse and the guard a "Möhre"carrot or with permisson of commanding officier a good cognac
It's amazing how nearly all young Asian women do the ✌🏻 sign and a few Males 😂
Is it really necessary to do the two finger sign when they have their picture taken?
I saw someone a while ago ask for permission, which was granted, to feed the horse a carrot.
Cancelled lunch and a hair appointment because ov rain. So watching my favourite video Thank u John x
i hope the king appreciates his guard
Nothing against the guards but I think they have to yell at the tourist who touch her grab the reins or touch or put their arms around the guards they have to yell that way a lot of people will be aware and if they aren't they will ask why did that guard shout I think more guards need to Yelp preferably my opinion is I like it when the guards yell because that is totally disrespectful. Thank you and a big hello from Canada❤
I agree with you..But they are not allowed to shout at the rude ignorant tourists anymore.🤬
@@kathycarruthers5266 They are when they deem it necessary .
I miss the shouting too, but when I hear it, I'm sure to sit up in my chair like a proper old duck.
@@kathycarruthers5266 Why don’t they allow it anymore?
Why do the troopers give their horses a resounding slap when they dismount? Such good videos! I really enjoy your commentary John x
The guards are very tolerant of all the stupidity
Why do the oriental people run up to the horse and why do they think they have the right to grab the horse and lean on him?
And why oh why do they keep doing that tedious darn Peace sign..especially young females !!!
Thank you
They wouldn't dare do that in their own country with their military so why do they think it is okay to do it here. Beggers belief
I don’t think it’s specific to Oriental people though 🙄
You may want to know that your statement could be considered racist.
Makes me wonder why there isn't a sign, both sides of the King's Guard, so many people who have little respect..
It wouldn’t matter how many signs there were, not every foreigner can read English.
I love the majesty, discipline and wevprotect our king and country confidence.
Well done our service people & horses. Sometimes our tourist friends do not understand the seriousness of military command, let’s not be too hard nor judgemental of them.
Our King’s Guards (Servicemen & horses) do a sterling job, no wonder tourists flock to see them!
Lovely work boys,
JaneR
Saw the time they put gates around the front of the horses where the public could not get near the horses. You could see how relaxed the horses were . If not a permanent thing, then it should be. Too many nuts make horses skitched.
Totally agree
In these videos you only see what happens between 11:00 and 4:00 pm. Horse Guards is on Whitehall which is the centre of British government and a major traffic artery to Trafalgar Square. The Prime Minister's office and residence is just down the road, and there are many other govt. departments on , or just off, Whitehall. It would be impracticable to close one side of the street to pedestrian traffic.
Stop making a mockery of the guards put distance and 🚧 between the masses to keep them absolutely safe !
I used to give my horse polos everyday, he expected them❤
Enjoyed the commentary Thank you
My pleasure! Thank you for the kind comment. 🙏🏻
I cannot think of a touristy photo of me in front of really astoundingly beautiful monuments, buildings, or even resplendent Horse Guards and their fabulous horses would be *_AT ALL_* improved by my mere presence. How silly people believe their’s _DOES_ is beyond my comprehension! And this may mean nothing, but I’ve yet to see a toddler to 4-5 years old _never_ looks happy, so why do parents put them through it?? Oh! Yes!! I forgot! Personal vanity again rears it’s ugly head!
The King's Guards are too tolerant of the tourists/terrorists and mild with their reactions/responses.
Love the commentary!!
I love your vids! I know I'll never get across the pond to see these awesome guards in person, so thank you. I'm utterly appalled at te ignorance, stupidity and gaul most of the tourists display towards both Guard and Horse when they deserve the deepest respect. Too bad they have to ruin the experience for others.
Ich teile Ihre Ausführungen.👍😊
These tourists are so self-absorb with themselves they don’t bother to follow rules… they don’t seem to care the guards are on duty ! 🤦🏼♀️
Not all foreigners can read English.
WHAT'S with the silly 2 finger salute for photos??!! Mostly Asian routine 🤷♀️
I've often wondered that myself 😂
Maybe there should be a sign on Both Sides. Or maybe a picture showing a zero with a line through it over the reins. But then there'd have to be a picture on the soldier's boots, horse's nose, etc. It's easier to just stop allowing access to them at all.
Hi john loving these videos..❤..are you still doing lives on tik tok, i really like the interaction with others in the group and ur good self... Will always be able to watch these on youtube, especially after sleep from night shift, ❤.
LIVEs are occasional as opposed to frequent as the quality of these videos is far superior to those of a TikTok 'LIVE'.
Miss you John..take care.you are wonderful kind man..❤
My son is active duty military in the marine ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
La gente no la acabo de entender. Las riendas de los caballos no se tocan, pues se puede desbocar el caballo y causar sin querer algún daño
Hi Mt London walks video man you were very quiet until now thank you for going back to normal👍😊👍 NZ.
Good video!
Why does everyone think giving the peace sign is cool?
Hi LCW I believe I saw Arnie the other day. Not sure who filmed the arrival of the young Captain who rode in from the front. But I am 99.9% sure his steed was our Arnie. He had the exact same markings black with just a splash of white on his rear left hoof. Seems Arnie got promoted to Captains horse.
YES ! Arnie was in a video I watched last night, and she is a beautiful lady for sure! The video was of her and Ormonde. If I can find it I'll send you the link if you like
Watch the horses ears. Ears go back flat on their head means leave them alone.
Unbelievable 😮
Reading the sign and following the information is another thing
Not all foreigners can read English.
But they should know no matter what language they speak that horses kick and bite sometimes and that taking the reins is taking the control away from the soldier. Seeing a sign with large print next to them should be a warning.
@@nukasnook1561 Not everyone knows something about horses. Some people have never seen a horse in real life. This may seem odd to you but not everyone has the same life experiences you have. People see the horses standing still while having their nose stroked, if they don’t know about horses they have no reason to think that’s not how they normally behave. Re the sign, it’s a black sign with gold writing, there’s nothing about it to indicate it’s giving a warning.
@shirleyanneyoung955 I know nothing about horses either, other than the obvious, i.e., they have teeth and are controlled by reins and the way the horse and the rider are reacting when frustrated. But I do know that if I went to a foreign country and let's choose North Korea for arguments sake ... and I saw a sign in Korean that was capitalized. I would find out what it said. But, you are right. Not everyone will think to do that ... but manners don't belong to just English speaking countries. They visit the palace to see the history and pomp and ceremony. I'd never interfere with it, and it's not even my country. Might I add, please, that people's general lack of knowledge about horses is precisely why there is a sign! If a tourist, out-of ignorance, willfully or through lack of English skills, gets hurt by getting too close, who is responsible? Not the palace. They have warned the public. Then, the poor guy on the horse will feel bad. Enuf said.
@@nukasnook1561 What’s obvious to you isn’t necessarily obvious to everyone though. Signs which give warnings should stand out, these signs do not stand out in any way.
There’s a douche bag in every crowd. In this crowd there’s several.
Sign (that used to be for Victory, ) fur coat and sunglasses, how lovely !!
These people act like they've just moved here from Mars and haven't seen a horse before. They should not touch the animals.
Why is it in todays World we do still have some many people of all ages that can not read a simply sign asking to please do not touch the Reins . God this makes me so mad and how the Guards tolerate this for the Horses sake i will never know. They are Guarding and Protecting what part if this dont we as humans understand. It is always such a very beautuiful display spoilt by so few for so many.
Have some common sense. Not all foreign tourists can read English.
@@shirleyanneyoung955Phones can be used to translate the posted warning.
I love love love those horses!❤❤❤❤
Watched your friends channel earlier as it popped in my timeliness and you had a quick cameo on it I only knew by your voice as you were talking to the camera as he past you its good to put a face to the voice I must admit I love the information you give on your channel and your humour is great
Brilliant video!!🎼❤️🎼
Never ever understand how people Can grab the reins. Or even clap the horse. Perhaps people as tourists detatch the brain. Even a sign they most likely never see. Be polite and respectfull. Help people when you Can and - and keep your sticky fingers in the pockets.
The tourists are allowed to touch the horses.
A los animales también hay que darles su espacio. Tantas personas acechandolos y sofocando los con tanta tocadera, se mantendrán estresados y de mal genio. Por eso muerden y se vuelven agresivos. Que trabajo tan duro el de esos jinetes. Felicitaciones.
I’m an American who has never been to England (want to go someday) but even I know you don’t touch the reins! WTF is wrong with some people?! 🤦🏻♀️
Why do people take so long to take a picture? Ridiculous.
Why do they not put pictograms, it is pretentious to think that every tourists can read english
been watching a lot of your clips lately, i really like what youre doing, i saw that old man giving something to eat to the horse, mints? not sure what it was, but are tourists, if he was one, allowed to feed the horses?
It's a popular question and there is no definitive answer. It all depends on the Guard. Most forbid tourists from feeding the horses, but there are a few notable exceptions. Particularly in The Life Guards.
Personally I believe that ambiguity is a good thing as it would only be a matter of time until someone with nefarious intent tried to poison a horse.
@@LondonCityWalks i know, some guards are really nice to people, and allow a lot in that sense, but like you said " until someone with nefarious intent tried to poison a horse." ..in this time of weirdos running around everywhere, you just do not know.. "better safe than sorry" comes to mind
why do people think it necessary to do daft hand signals in there picture, years later they going to say why did i do that. you can get nice image of self without that, could also be a bit disrespectful as in a way they sticking two fingers up at the guard well that what the guard sees