King's Horse gets SPOOKED and runs off down the street as Guard keeps control!
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- King's Horse gets SPOOKED and runs off down the street as Guard keeps control! 20.02.2023.
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Someone should tell the young asian girl to stop patting the horse near his eyes
I am curious. Where is the live chat?
TikTok LIVE 👍🏻
Nearest I know about tic tok is the crocodile in Peter Pan
Perfectly Norman It’s a chestnut ALL horses have them, one on each leg. Sometimes they grow quite thick so standout more. Usually the farrier picks them off so they don’t stick out as far or you can pick them off yourself. They continually grow thicker. Some horses grow thicker than others so literally stand out more but every horse has them one on each leg!! It’s thought that the horse uses the front ones to scratch its face! 😊
They have never used mares at all due to mood swing during their seasons, so as far as I know they have not changed that I do know their are medications and feed additives to mares to stop the mood swings but if you Google it they say they do not use mares as geldings are far more even tempered! Maybe they changed it when they brought in female soldiers but Google says they still only use geldings.
I personally only have owned geldings for the same reason, my daughter has a mare & a gelding and the mare is VERY temperamental lol 😂 I would be interested if they have changed that.
The horses are called “Irish drafts” it comes from crossing a draft horse with a thoroughbred to get the size and a stocky build to carry the rider & the 25+kg of armour! They are the queens own bloodline!
The black horses are called “cavalry blacks” the lifeguards and Blues & royals only ride black horses, the “Windsor greys” are used in the band mainly trumpet players. The Royal artillery use “bay” coloured horses that are lighter brown with a black main & tail with black legs, but a lot lighter in colour. The drum horses are big Clydesdale (draft) & shire horses so they can carry the 2 drums plus the weight of the rider & uniform etc! They can be a mixture of colours.
You can’t tell from the front if a horse is male or female, as mares can get just as big as males so can not be detected from just from looking at the front of the horse! Female drafts are just as big & stocky as a gelding and if you look at other breeds geldings can be as fine boned as a mare so impossibly to know just from the front.
Hope this info helps 😊
The extra smell is because of the diet they are on.
These horses are on a LOT of supplements in their feed to keep them in such good condition, like an eventing horse or racehorse, so can make them smell stronger. There are supplement to make their coat shine, ones for digestion, calming and pain relief suppliments, they also have them to help their tail, main and hoofs, there are a lot of horse supplements. Most people do not feed oats though as they can make horse very highly strung, so I would be surprised if they are fed oats. They would be on a diet of constant hay as horses need to graze constantly for their digestion. The rest would be grains etc which is called “hard feed” & again can contain a lot of health benefits for the horse.
If they have diarrhoea it can smell more too!! 😂 hope this all helps!
I noticed the sign has been changed recently & now says “do not to touch the reins” that is a good update, I hope it helps to tell these tourists to leave the reins alone!! 😠
I think it would be lovely if the horses noseband had the horses name on it!! We have brass plates with our horses names on it, I think the public would love to know their names🥰
Wish I could have joined the live to give you updates on the info your were asking, but I’m now living in Australia so hard to time it right! 😊
My son is a Queen's Guard and they love their own horses. They have a true bond which is developed over at least a year, and the horse is the priority ❤
@robertwalmsley253
My father served with the Blues & Royals for over 25yrs. You are spot on, their horses mean a lot to them & are certainly well looked after.
Dad was an excellent horseman, he continued to work with horses after leaving the forces.
I'm sure you are very proud of your son, & rightly so...all the very best to him.
I shall always be proud of my Dad 🙏🏻
that makes sense as horse would know and trust rider.
Horses are ethereal empaths. Videos like these are fantastic to really watch a horse change with each person that walks up. If you really pay attention to the animals body language, you can see the constant physical and emotional readjustment it makes as it senses the energy change with each person. You see them lean in to some and reject others. It has to be exhausting for the guard and the horse. I have genuine respect for both. I can’t handle 5 minutes in a Walmart because of the way most of the humans behave. I can’t imagine doing what these beautiful souls do daily❤❤❤🇺🇸♥️♥️♥️🇬🇧
Very interesting, I have been interested in the various responses to people by the horses and youve opened up a new area of observation for me. There is something profound to learn here. Fascinating.
😅Walmart energy...I maybe enter their door once every 4 yrs...the energy is very static-y...wonky...
@@plumb.474 😂EXACTLY
@@TheJoeman11 ♥️
It's called a chestnut, totally normal on horses. It's a vestigial toe, kind of like a dewclaw on a dog. It's a callus like growth. This one is more noticeable than most. It can be trimmed or scraped down.
all horses that I've been around have them.
Just did the same answer!! Dont know how he hasn’t them before as ALL horses have them. Maybe his need picking off to make them smaller!
You can often just peel them off while you’re grooming, they have a distinct smell which some people really like! Takes all sorts!
Does it hurt them if you leave it?
@@patriciamartinez5836 No
I went to hospital today and had a male nurse from London. I asked if he had seen the Kings Royal Huards. He replied yes. His cousin has been a Queens/zKings Royal Guard for 2 years. His cousin said the only person who annoyed his is this lady in a pink scarf. Lol I told him I have seen her in UA-cam. He even remembers her name. lol so funny.
I am appalled by the adults forcing their child so close to the horse when it’s obvious that they are very frightened.
I don’t like that either. Some actually cry and you can see them pulling away. One should never force a child into it because then they’ll be afraid of horses. Respect and fear are 2 different things.
Agreed. Then again, I'm appalled that those beautiful horses are required to stand still for an hour, while tourists crowd them, touch them, or hold the reins, all for a photo.
I agree! Not muchcommon sense!!
God bless and protect these exemplary Lifeguards and their beautiful horses.
We want trooper Ellis back!
IMO the problem with having 4 or 5 people crowded around the horse's head to pat him is the horse has no way to avoid them, turn right, turn left there's someone there.
Thank you for this video. As a young man, I served in the US Air Force in England in 1959 and 1960 but being a young man, I never availed myself of the opportunity to see this in person. Even though my wife and I visited several times over the past sixty-three years, there was always something else on our agenda to see.
Since my wife has passed away since our last visit, I want to most sincerely, thank you for posting this as I have finally the Changing of the guard.
seeing these horses makes me miss my times when a teenager, I had a 17.1 hand Irish Draught called Harvey, he was an absolute powerhouse but complete gent...
Loved seeing your comment! It’s one reason I enjoy this site.
Gorgeous horses , what people don't realise is when horses don't want you near them they will certainly tell you to watch their ears too.
My wife’s a bit like that.
@@barryeva8862 🤣🤣👍👍My husband will tell you I am like that also. Normally friendly but look out when she is quiet and glaring
@@barryeva8862you mean you have to watch her ears? 😅
Lol😂😂
@@adamndgardener7123 you don't have anything better to do than go around laughing at people's comments
Wow. That horse literally came out of nowhere. Even I jumped. Lol
I am a silent viewer but have never missed a video. Keep them coming I highly enjoy them.
Thank you Karen! ❤️
If you go back and listen, just before the horse spooked, there was a deep metallic "banging" noise and I think it came from a little behind/beside the horse by the way it rotated its ears and eyes back. The horse seemed to honestly be spooked. (My mare used to "fake" a good spook sometimes, but this looked like a legitimate spook to an unexpected sound, plus maybe a little bit of a dramatic reaction "just because".)
Horses are instinctively prey animals. They have very few defenses and usually choose flight over fight. These horses are VERY tolerant of the challenging environment they are in. Standing still while strangers walk up to you with coats, bags, small children with flailing arms, etc is mentally challenging for these animals and they only very occasionally seem to lose their cool.
The head tossing and stomping are obvious signs of stress along with when pin their ears and even sometimes try to bite. Having said that, these animals likely receive the very best care in terms of Veterinary, grooming, and being loved on by their riders and grooms. The way the officer on foot didnt hesitate to walk directly up to the agitated horse and give him a neck pat and rub means there is a lot of trust between them. 🥰🫠
Thank you for your comment 😊
My brother used to be blues and royals you have brought back good memories of going up to London to see him
Hi there. A true londonder here. Please don't take offence... my accent is more of the apples and pears variety lol. It was so lovely to hear your cute accent. I've moved away to Hereford and it has been quite refreshing to watch this video and listen to you. Yes a scary moment but it will give you more insite into what to be aware of. Those guards and horses are just mind blowing. Keep up the good work.
OMG! Where is the responsible adult that should be looking after that child?
Can you imagine how the guard would have felt if she hadn't been able to control the horse and something would have happened to that boy?
I saw that too. I think the kid somehow spooked the horse, maybe came from behind, and then had to run from her.
4 mins in the little kids reaction to the horse is quite cute! That was a nice interaction. Such a great horse and sooo patient with the people
Thanks
Whatever did spook this beautiful horse it's another prime example of why any form of barrier is not possible ! Once again handled well by the Trooper .
He told a lady to put away her flag. Flags spook the horses, that's why if there is going to be a protest with flags, they send the horses back.
I agree but I wish there was some way to keep these tourists from bothering them.
@@carlytasmith5754 well there is but it’s not universally recommended unless you want to spend your life behind bars!!! 😜
@@carlytasmith5754 They could have a perimeter marked off and use the sort of invisible electrical barrier that gives off a mild charge like the type used with people's pets... problem solved.
Chestnuts are found in various sizes and shapes at the same place on each leg and are recognized as a remaining vestigal pad from a 4th toe eliminated during the horse’s evolution. The ergot is a similar bit of thick tissue found on the back of the pastern usually hidden in the ‘feathers’.
So many folk don't realise horses effectively walk on their middle fingers and toes but their ancestors had 5 like us.
These horses are so tall and beautiful. The Guards are so well in tune with their horses.
This first horse is lovely and calm.The mare has a proud look with lovely pricked ears. Just shows the horses need respecting.
They don’t normally use mares they are too temperamental! If you Google it they say they only use geldings, but there are supplements for mares now so maybe that changed when they brought in female soldiers. I don’t blame them, I’ve only ever had geldings but my daughter has a mare & a gelding, and she doesn’t have a preference!!
@@TaraVixen• They do use mares these days, but there is only a handful. Google is wrong.
@@monicawarner4091 I watched a show of Netflix that was following guards from being excepted through their training & up to guard duty and they said they don’t use mares due to their seasons & temperament changes & spraying. Maybe they use the supplements for mares & changed it when they brought in female guards
Well handled, great horsemanship.
It is an honour to be able to see all this so close up ❤❤ xxxx
Nice commentary today thank you. Agree 100%a beautiful horse. Wonder what spooked him! Poor horse but great horse control by the lady guard. 🥰🥰💕❤️👍👍🐶🇬🇧🇬🇧
The horses are all magnificent. Love seeing them. They look proud and regal ❤
Absolutely beautiful horse,love the way the horse gazed at you john made me chuckle 😊
The Irish Black geldings used by the Royal Household Guards are beautiful horses! Mares are definitely hormonal and their behavior can be very unpredictable. Geldings have a much more even temperament...much more suitable for duty. Rode a lovely stallion that anyone would think was a gelding, but that's the exception, not the rule. When a horse "freaks out", best thing I've found to do is to turn them in a tight circle. That's a bit more complicated on pavement (I ride on the fields of my farm) because you pull the horses head around to one side so their mouth is close to their shoulder, and they can't help but keep turning until they settle. On pavement, they can slip. The guard did well to keep her head so the child wasn't hurt and her horse didn't get hurt either.
Yes. I’m from Montana, USA. Here, if horses will be used to pack in the mountains or ride there, farriers use borium horseshoes that grip slick rocks better.
@@user-dm1pt4ru6e Hi, neighbor! Nice to see another person from the USA here. I never had my horse shod and never had foot problems with him. I was always cautious when walking on pavement or in rocks - let him pick his own way through. Eastern WA here.
I am showing my age now but when you said MODS John, I expected you to follow it up with ROCKERS. 😢
*Moderators (for my TikTok LIVEs) 😊🙏🏻
The beautiful Black's are/were traditionally bred and born in Canada for the RCMP. Their soldiers are not, for ornate purposes. They actually do riding drills, full bayonets drawn performing wartime maneuvers at high speeds. Very impressive these 17 hand horses are.
Yay Canada! lol We rock the beautiful blacks!!
There should be a sign in large letters , don't touch the horse. The guards are remarkable and patient. I admire them and the beautiful horses.
Agree!
The whitish object on inner leg is called a Chestnut! They're like a callous. They need to be painlessly trimmed every so often w nippers. Dogs love to grab the chestnut trims - they chew them like chewing gum! Enjoy your videos w commentary very much! Really wish these horses & their guards are treated w much more respect & care. They're so special.
My dogs love to chew on a chestnut or our horses hoof trimmings!! I hate picking them off so I get my daughter to do it. She laughs because I’m a nurse but can’t stomach picking off a chestnut on my horse lol 😊
That was the first time in watching all these horse guard videos that I have seen a horse actually "spook". Usually, the get more and more nervous, or they just want to go back to the stable. This one got suddenly scared.
Tourist guide holding a flag up
@@dianesullivan1047 Was that the sound I heard? A flag snapping in the breeze? I wondered what it was. That would make most horses freak out! I hope that tour guide gets a good telling off.
Glad your ok ❤
I love your videos because you are the only one who explains what is going on. Thank You.
Years ago,I was doing horse riding lessons.We were out in a large paddock,when suddenly the horse I was riding spooked and took off with me holding on,went across the train crossing and down the lane.Star was heading home .We made it to the stables where she stopped.It was a windy day and I was shaken up.Changed to Diamond the next sun and so on,.Just be sensible and respect all the Horses and Riders.❤❤❤❤❤❤
Love this guys commentary they are so informative.
Horse and Gaurd look absolutely Splendid ❤️
Thank you John for your video ❤️🇬🇧🇬🇧
I wonder what set her off? You were jolly lucky there. Thank heavens. Excellent riding skills. Most riders would have been on the floor.
Tall horse down to cobblestones! I’ve been lucky enough to have soft landings coming off our tiny 15 hand QH. Don’t want to think of falling further or landing on such an unforgiving surface. Even a few more inches makes a difference - aren’t these horses about 17 hands?
There was a bang noise and the horse immediately showed signs of fear: tensed up, head held high, ears back, eyes wide, one foot already moving forward. It all happens simultaneously at 30:30
I thoroughly enjoy your videos showing these guards as they work. I will likely never get to go over there to see it for myself. Thankful the guards tolerate all the people and their stupidity! Horses make me smile every video with their character, good or bad, towards humans! Lovely.
It’s called a chestnut. Is a lump of hard skin which is an evolutionary left over.
The horses are absolutely majestic and the visitors should not be allowed to get close to them. The horses are working they aren’t there to be aggravated by people 😢
The horse saw the clear sidewalk and decided it was time to go home! 🤣 Just anxious to get this hour over with!!
Love watching your videos. You explain things so well. I’m in the USA. Florida.
Thank you for explaining why this is so difficult for the horses, the crowding and everyone touching the horses. I agree, I would have it so that no one could come closer than the bollards at all times.
Such respect for these guards they are amazing
Wow John, glad u didnt get hurt that was so close!!!... The horse just suddenly freaked out!!! Saw the child ahead of the horse has it run, things could have got nasty..!! Well done lady guard for getting horse under control again.
When was it out of control?
When I had horses, scraping the ground was a sign of being bored. Bit like a child really “ hurry up, let’s get going!”
That sounds plausible.
They have been in the military, therefore they “get relieved”. ♥️♥️♥️🇬🇧🇨🇦
Hopefully plenty of Tourists saw this ..and made them realise these horses need respect they can be spooked at any time … they are extremely dangerous when spooked ..would undoubtedly cause serious injury if not death …
So next time when your being foolish around these horses you could be responsible for someone’s injuries …
Let this be a warning
I really wouldve thought the Officer talking to the Guard would tell the tourists to leave horse alone
The ergot is a small callosity (Calcar metacarpeum and Calcar metatarseum) on the underside of the fetlock of a horse or other equine. Some equines have them on all four fetlocks; others have few or no detectable ergots. In horses, the ergot varies from very small to the size of a pea or bean, larger ergots occurring in horses with "feather" - long hairs on the lower legs. In some other equines, the ergot can be as much as 3.8 cm (1.5 in) in diameter.[1]
Ergot comes from the French word for rooster's spur.[2]
No the Ergot is lower near the hoof at the back. My horse had huge ones. The ones you can see on the horses legs are called chestnuts & they have one on each leg. Some grow quicker than others & you can pick it off when it gets too thick & sticks out. It does not hurt the horse & they like to use them to scratch their face.
I’m an ex nurse & for some reason I can not pick them or the ergots off lol 😂 I’ve had horses for 50+ years & can’t stomach picking them off. I get my daughter to do it lol 😆 some horses I’ve owned grow really thick!
Horses of The Household Cavalry known as Cavalry Blacks are chosen carefully all black but white socks and blaze are acceptable . They are usually Irish draught with some thoroughbred blood . Trumpeter has a grey horse . There is an excellent article found on Forces News that explains so much about their selection , training and care . Reading the article is easier than putting it on here .
People this is why you don't leave your children alone next to the horse. She went from zero to 100 in 2 seconds. There was a little boy running for his life down the street.
I think it was the child running about that spooked her in the first place & the flag .
The horse seems to like kids. So cute.
She is beautiful
The way their coats shine, stunning ❤
Yes, they are gorgeous horses, looking very regal. Love the Soldiers Red Coats.
Glad you are okay after that close call! Love your videos.
terrifying stuff🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I heard the comment about ‘the flag’. Could that have been what scared the horse? Thank you for the great video and commentary. thank you Mods!
Horses will spook at just about anything that startles them. I had one who went crazy because a bird flew too near him.
The horses are checked and double-checked BEFORE they go out on parade. So it is very unlikely that the hooves of the mouth would be ignored if there was anything wrong with the animal's feet. They are the best-kept animals in the land next to racehorses. THey are notoriously cantankerous beasts at the best of time
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Another lovely video with interesting informed calm commentary! Thank you 😊
Love that view of horse and guard!❤🇬🇧
First time in watching these videos that I have actually seen a horse "spook" rather than just be nervous or just w ant to go back to the stable. Something scared that horse. I couldn't see what.
So glad you are all right after your close call!! So enjoy all your videos and commentaries -- I am from Indianapolis, Indiana USA. Wish I could visit!!!
The thing attached to his leg is called a chestnut, its a harmless growth that some horses, particularly heavier breeds develop on their legs. The farrier will sometimes cut them back , if they get too large. They have no neves or blood vessels in them, just like the outer part of the hoof the farrier works on.
All horses have chestnuts & ergots, some are larger or more obvious than others. Also they are a much loved treat by our dogs when they are trimmed down.
I have had horses for 50+ years & for some reason I can’t stomach picking them off. My daughter laughs when I ask her to do it as in a nurse & can stomach most things but that lol 😂
All horses have chestnuts, they’re just more noticeable on some than others. However, they’re not a ‘growth’ using that phraseology could scare the daylights out of some owners, although that said it’s hard to know what else to call it without giving an hours lecture on the evolution of the horse! However, it is all to do with evolution so that’s what to research if you’re interested!! 😜
What a magnificent horse & the guard & horse so well turned out.
Hi the lump on leg is a chestnut , if you notice this horse is quite chunky ( cob cross) and mist cob types have chunky chestnuts. The farrier usually trims them down when they get too big. It’s just keratin . It’s an evolutionary left over from when horses had three toes
They are called “Irish drafts” the queens own bloodline, they are draft crossed with a thoroughbred, so they are stocky enough to carry the trouper and the weight of the extra armour, sword and saddle pad etc! The blacks are called cavalry blacks & the greys used by the band are called Windsor greys!
Hello John ,thank you for another informative u tube ,Great job as usual.🇳🇿❤️
Because the horses have a rank, they are being relieved of duty. Your friend, the Retired Paramedic and Horse Trainer in Ontario, Canada, Jenn 💖 🇨🇦
So frustrating. That poor horse, trained excellently and to have so many people trying to touch constantly, has to be tough on the guards, as they care about their mounts.
Beautiful horses. I love that there are so many more female guards now too. It's hourly for horses and 2 for the foot guards. Not changed since I used to go see ma gran in East end London. They were all men at the at. Boy could they shout!!! Mind you my Gran and Mum both Cockney Londoners, I used to love seeing these wonderful animals! Not so many people around the guards as not many cameras (that was 70's though lol)
The last footguard of the day is now only one hour due to winter hours (3-4pm) 👍🏻
❤❤❤❤ The horses are so beautiful
You can remember how often the horses are replaced by the clock going off hourly. Thank you for filming, stay safe! 🐴❤
There was a bang, like someone hit the doors at the back, or a car backfired, and that set the horse off, John. Your friend, the Retired Paramedic and Horse Trainer in Ontario, Canada, Jenn 💖 🇨🇦
Im stunned they let tourists near the horses these days ... I bet theres something that a tourist could have on their hand that could affect a horses behaviour just by smell alone...
Beautiful horses just wish people would give it some space.
The term 'Cavalry Blacks' refers to black horses that meet specific height and conformation requirements, rather than a distinct breed. They are often Irish Draughts or Irish Draught Crosses (These horses result from crossing Irish Draughts with other breeds, such as Thoroughbreds or various Warmbloods) as they have a balance of strength, athleticism, and temperament suited to ceremonial roles.
Very interesting, thank you.
@@joquartobeans398 you're very welcome
Absolutely a beautiful horse .
Have you ever got back to see the horses in the stables? If I was a horse I would nip all the adults and bend my head for the children to pet me! I just love watching these guards. My favorite are the black uniforms and the red ones that wear the breast plates. You really give good information. So hello from the USA! My ancestors are English, Scottish and Orange Irish.
You can never tell mine was a carrier bag in the hedge blown by the wind. And I’ve seen them spook at a rabbit! No telling but it certainly un settled him
Beautiful color horse ❤️
Chestnut is the remnants of a toe that early horses had. You are correct about the touching: can you imagine having strangers crowd and paw at you?
I'm new to your videos, but you are a very funny man but love your sense of humor. and love the information that you talk about. I'm from Alberta Canada 🇨🇦
and it's Snowing in Alberta Canada right now! it's cold!!!!
Such a kind comment, thank you! Can't wait until it snows here!
@@LondonCityWalks does it get cold there too? I've never been there before! haven't been in the USA ever!
@@LondonCityWalks you are very welcome 🙏
It is known as a chestnut, that is attached to the front legs that hold them together while they are in the womb.
Cool, thanks a lot for the info.
They gave them on the back legs too! I’ve had horses for 50+ years but didn’t know that info about it joining their legs in the womb so thank you. I follow a Chanel called Friesian horses & it amazes me to see the hoofs when a foal is newborn! Fascinating to see it harden and the “eponychium” on them, nature is incredible!!
The horse response so well with children. Let the children come but leave the adults home
They are called chestnuts they are fleshy growths that are on the inside of the horse's legs. Between the cannon bone and knee.
They can be peeled if kept in good condition without becoming hard.
They grow out and can sometimes look like a thumb sticking out.
The ergot is another fleshy growth if not kept in condition can become hard. They can be twisted off and apply petroleum jelly to keep them soft. Some owners let them grow in winter to prevent the hoof from getting too wet the water runs down the legs, and out a bit like a drain pipe. All these little extra bits were useful 60 million years ago when horses were fox-like shape in size and ran around in lush soft earthy ground.
I’ve had horses for 50+ years and for some reason I can not pick them off lol 😆 I’m a nurse but for some reason I can’t stomach doing it so always get my daughter to do it lol!
My gelding also had the ergots & could not do them either. Some farriers do it when they trim the feet!
Thank you for the video. Well done
💜💚💛 I watch your UA-cam videos on the television. The screen orientation of this video is lousy when on the TV. Viewing a full screen is much better. Other than that, I enjoy your videos. The narrations are a bonus, and you have a lovely voice. Sometimes, I can hear you in other Horse Guard videos. You are my number one 🏆 Horse Guard videographer.
Some of the footage I post is taken from my TikTok LIVEs... which are shot in portrait as there is sadly no native support for landscape. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
They are so beautiful, wonderful horses and the guardsmen, thank you and God blessed you all hallelujah amen ❤️❤️❤️
The thing you are calling a snail is called a chestnut. It's supposed to be there, John! It's from residual toe from when they had toes. It goes back to the first horse, Eophippis, who had 3 toes. Modern horses actually walk 9n the middle digit, and the chestnut is a residual toe, and behind their fetlock is the third residual toe. Your friend, the Retired Paramedic and Horse Trainer in Ontario, Canada, Jenn 💖 🇨🇦
Chestnut. They can be clipped off
It’s a chestnut and are trimmed by farriers.
Well done the guard for being totally in control......would have been good to see a few toes stood on though....................just saying !
@annetaylor-wx5dk Yes, a lesson would be learned from that! Years ago a local church did a drive thru Christmas story of the birth of Jesus. In the scene of Mary & Joseph going to Bethlehem, with no donkeys available, we offered our Norwegian Fjord pony. There were church members who acted as Mary & Joseph, that changed every half hour. None knew anything about horses, so at each change I gave quick instructions to each. Over a period of 4 evenings (3 hours), which we did for 3 years, having many in the roles, only one guy did not listen on how to lead the pony. The pony was very easy to lead & of good temperament, so very well suited for the part. He got heavy handed on the lead line & kept jerking her head, when she had enough of that, she stepped on his foot & just stood. I immediately stepped in, moved her & explained to him, again, how to lead properly. He limped until the next “Mary & Joseph” came out. We never had a problem with any of the women.
😂yes
She is gorgeous but she looks to be a character. Very vocal with the ears.
Love how this horse poses 😂
When I was at university in London did not have enough time to see them. I am happy for your showing them and narration.
Yes,! Chestnut not the colour of the horse. nothing to worry about! all horses get them they will be removed with something like a plier or by fingers it doesn't hurt it like a finger nail material. So please don't worry about it I am sure the stable troopers will deal with it. Well spotted💖
Wow that take off by the horse was almost without warning :O
That’s probably why the guards look stern lol. Magnificent horses. Thank You for showing us.
What a dramatic event filled week John what with the horse in the yard was it on Monday, and this one erupting so suddenly. Add to the week meeting tourists from far away places ....thanks John for being so obliging 👍👍
I love that view you did looking up at the horse and guard. Made them look even more majestic. Kia ora stay safe and watch out for them misbehaving horses.