TOUCHING THE HORSES IS BACK AND CONFUSES THE TOUR GUIDE AND HER TOURISTS at Horse Guards!
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TOUCHING THE HORSES IS BACK AND CONFUSES THE TOUR GUIDE AND HER TOURISTS at Horse Guards! 26.08.2024.
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My 2 new favourite guards are both Life Guards the gatesman from last week and the boxman from yesterday who kept telling everyone to stay behind that line. 😃
G’day, John. Thanks for the walk by the statues. Interesting dialogue about who can touch the horse. I agree with the current no touch rule, across the board.
Yp
Why can't they listen
Monty and Allenbrooke, just now re-reading The Levant Trilogy, Olivia Manning's fascinating novel about civilian life and Forces life in the desert and Egypt. Oh. Can you have your Morocco. Hate heat and desert!!!
A LifeGuard in the box before the Blues and Royals arrived this morning was not allowing anyone to step inside the paved tram lines on the ground either side or the box arch. He enforced it efficiently and consistently and it really worked.
I loved it
Yes he was brilliant. I hope he has set the BENCH MARK for the rest Rules are laid down I would expect from on high military , The horses need to be protected from the mauling crowds. Plus protection of the children. Also I suspect many try to get a horse bite so as to sue....
He was amazing
I think they should paint those tram tracks white or yellow and tell people to stay beyond those lines.
So I’m thinking the horse guards get to decide who gets to touch his horse and who doesn’t….it may not seem fair but that’s just the bottom line. It’s hard not to agree that it’s not a good look to have the exceptions right in front of the tourists that were just told No…but it is complicated just as you suggest. Thank you John for another great commentary and video.
They really need Ormonde to come back. He was the best trooper for crowd control.
No! Ormonde was a DANGER to adults, but esp to kids, little kids who’s (?) parent wasn’t smart enough to keep them out of harm’s way! A stupid parent should NOT be a get out of jail card free for a bite to a hand, arm, leg that results in life long disability. Let Ormonde enjoy R&R in his green pastures.
YESSS ! Ormonde, the best trooper for crowd control !!!
Yeah they should bring back Ormonde
I miss seeing Ormonde I love that beautiful horse ❤❤
@@RonnieKilroy me too
The young children are so much better behaved and respectful than the adults!
Hello! I'm American. I would never think it was, alright to touch, those horses! They are not a, "Tourist attraction!" They are working! And, it's disrespectful I'd, think. Just as, the gentleman stated. You wouldn't, and, should not pet a, Service Animal, while it's working.
I’m also a US citizen, I agree with you. Keep hands off of the horses. It is also good to be polite to the military and police officers. No one should be treated rudely!
Reduce the stress on the horses. DO NOT TOUCH THE HORSES!!!!!!
🇬🇧🇺🇦 Hello John. Wonderful to see young Frank & his "guard" dog back, also the elderly old guard on watch. Totally agree with Colin & co. Former colleagues, family and partners should be able to talk to and stroke the horse at the Guards discretion. Touron definitely not!
@@Nkana1953 the tourons don’t know why the partners, family can touch and they can’t. The family isn’t carrying a sign.
Yesss the horses are not in Disney World where they have 2 legs. Use pants and shoes. This horses have 4 legs, make pipi and the smelly ones...everywere!!!!
@Nkana1953 That is not Frank, it's Logan. Frank doesn't dress as a Blues & Royals soldier.😊
Oh no not again, it was going so well. Please leave the horses alone !
Thought yesterday's Royal Guard was on top of things. Glad he marked the line in the cobbles so to speak and informed no touching. Wonderful job. Do hope Ormonde returns. He is actually a behaved horse if not crowded or pawed at. Biting is one response a horse can use if they are bothered by overcrowding. Thank you, John for your videos.
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No touching means no touching for all.
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I am ex- military and military wife. A family goes through as much if not more whilst husband/family member is deployed, especially when family issues arise. The wife must do it all. So families ‘serve’ as well, and having the small privilege of touching horse should be accepted but behind closed doors. The public would have the immediate reaction of calling ‘foul’, failing to realize whom this civilian touching horse might be, as they are in ‘selfish vacation mode’ and the elevator doesn’t always go to the top.
As for the police having this privilege, it is important to both the horse and the officer to have a familiarity with each other. These officers step in when horse is anxious or nervous, helping both the soldier and the horse to calm as well as protecting the public. If a horse didn’t have a sense of security with the officers, it would only add to the horses reactions and anxiety. Horses can be very skittish, but they also have a sense of who they can trust.
Nope the families should always be allowed to touch the horses. I think the British public would not begrudge them that and never refer to them as being in selfish vacation mode duh.
Did you notice Trooper tapped the ground with Scabbard twice to get attention of Horse Guard
I noticed that to , not sure I have seen them do that before ?
PEOPLE STANDING WAY TOO CLOSE. THE GUARD SHOULD TELL THEM TO MOVE BACK. THE GUARD THE OTHER DAY MADE THEM STAY BACK BEHIND THE BRICK LINE !!
You could say the guards girlfriend or family can sleep in the barracks with the other troopers but not anyone else
I posted a link to an article about 'Andy' or P.H. Thompson In case this wasn't allowed by You tube here is one of the paragraphs from Horse & Hound: A spokesperson for the police told H&H PH Thomson was at an equestrian centre in Penrith that closed, after which he was turned away. He arrived at the mounted branch last February and has since undergone a full training programme including troop drill and practice in “challenging environments”. He is 14
The touching stresses the horses . The rule should be enforced. Love your channel John. ❤❤❤
Even if the individual horse may like it, the rule must be consistent. As you said, it stresses most of the horses.
I’m from military family, Royal Navy and Army. I disagree with family/partners having such a public privilege contrary to displayed advisement. You get other privileges behind the scenes that do not distract from their duties. So I vote for blanket ‘ no touching’. The ‘chat’ looks unprofessional, especially when being such a prominent post.
JMHO
LOVE seeing the ceremonial uniforms. My brother got married in his number 1’s. He was in the Lancers so had to try not to trip on his Spurs. He looked amazing!
My father was Royal Navy. Still chokes me up when the ships come in with sailors lining the decks ❤️❤️❤️
Completely agree. I can just imagine what my commander would have said if my family came to “visit” me at work.
My dad was in the Royal Navy too! Motor torpedo boats, pretty officer 😊
@sandraback7809 totally agree - apparently some family/partners/friends of today have no problem in showing disregard/disrespect of the hundreds of years of the Horse Guards' history and the Rules -
the guard is only in the sentry box for an hour, doesn't work 24/7, and apparently doesn't have gumption to tell her not to embarrass him while he's in front of the public while he's on duty, she's a girlfriend, not his wife therefore not 'legally' a 'relative' of the guard with 'special privileges' (imho) -
no wife/partner/family member of a U.S. military person would ever think of doing something like what happened here, the consequences would be dire -
@@battles146 Exactly……This is Horse Guards. It is a military post/base/barracks. These are professional soldiers carrying out ceremonial duties. It is not an army equivalent of a Harry Potter type tourist attraction.
I expect I sound a bit stuffy😄…….but I am proud of my family’s history of service on land and sea. I am proud of our Army, Navy (Royal and Merchant ) and the RAF. Perhaps it’s an age thing. I grew up with grandparents and parents who grew up during WW11🤷♀️. I heard the stories……
@@sandraback7809 exactly! I'm also proud of the men on my paternal side who served in our U.S. Navy, my father was a submarine radio tech during WW2 - I remember his telling me about the times he was transferred to a different sub and the one he had been on being sunk by the germans the next time it went out, saying he was always one step ahead of death - thankfully both older and younger half brother served in less dangerous times - my husband served in the Air Force during the korean 'war' debacle - but they all understood 'duty' and the potential consequences of not following rules -
I know that this 'modern' world is somewhat different, however being a researcher for 30+ years, my feathers get ruffled when younger generations are ignorant of/or choose to ignore the ancestral histories, duties and rules followed, the ultimate sacrifices, etc; showing a sense of 'entitlement' they are 'untouchable' to what's happening around them in this world today - my rant for the day 😂 - Stay Blessed
Hi John, it's Shackleton on the gatesman side and Thor on the chitsman side. At the noon change, TA replaced Shackleton (gatesman side) and Talah replaced Thor (chitsman side).
Thank you for naming the horses.
Wish John could/would just list their names in his daily message.
@@harmonymarty You are most welcome. I do it because I like to know the names of the horses. Sometimes I am able to identify them without John's assistance, but when it comes to horses with no head markings or foot markings, John is the only one who can identify them. Unless John can name them when he sees them, he probably doesn't have the time to do it when he uploads the video to youtube.
I think most watching would like to know their names. Being mostly "blacks", they are hard to distinguish when not seen daily. Thank you for responding@jeannetteyin2531
I'm with the army photographers...family..partners SHOULD be allowed to touch the horses!! The police too..NOT the tourists. It's all about the comfort of the horses..they seem to be more chilled now..and that's a good thing!!! 👍👍👍👍 Look at Ormonde..he loves the lady MOD officer..she gives him polos..he doesn't bite her!!! Where are they hiding our favourite CoH? 🥺🥺🥺
So busy today..great video John.. thank you!!! ❤❤❤ xxxxxx
CoH has Touronitis?!😂
@@TheIrishAnge But he's so good with the tourons!!! 😟😟😟 I miss him!!! 🥺🥺🥺 xxxx
Oh John I just loved seeing the bus. As a child, I used to love sitting on the bench seat just inside to watch the people running to jump on the bus and they'd swing on the bar. I loved my childhood in the UK. Just love your videos when you show us ,and explain our wonderful history.
My grandfather was a conductor on a bus during the war, when my father was a child. I need to remember the route number,
Sounds like fun Sheila! But with my luck, I would miss the bar and end up under the bus, making a new speed bump along the way.😅
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I suggest adding the sign to both sides of the boxes. It's frustrating that the guards have to constantly shout at the public's impertinence. The signs should be enough….
The idiots don’t read the signs or feel like it doesn’t pertain to them.
Some still touch the horse even when they are standing right next to the signs. Just putting up more signs won't make any difference.
Adding another sign wont hurt. I also hope they can find a more practical barrier to protect the horses, as some people can be quite disrespectful and thoughtless.
Plain and simple if they enforce it like they have started, they say no once and don't have to say it again. They can also shake their head no and people will listen. So it's not telling people the whole time, it's once. People are looking to the trooper to set order, if they do people will respect it. If not they will walk all over them.
As you must have seen this is not the case it wouldn't matter how many signs are up if they are not backed up by action when the rules are disobeyed. The tourists are either stupid or blind, even the most thick person should know what the second pictorial sign is as this is an international symbol! It is the duty of the guards to stand up for their horses the horses are troopers too.
C’ mon Ormonde we miss you xxxx
He's enjoying a holiday in The Seychelles.
The little furbaby with it’s blanket on is too precious❤🐕🦺
Looks like a beautiful day in London. Good morning to everyone.
"Okay.. I'm not going to comment. You can draw your own conclusions" 😹😹😹😹
If anyone wants to know more about Major Nana Kofi Twumasi-Ankrah - the Blues and Royals Commander that the horse TA was named after - there is a video about him on UA-cam called "Major Nana Twumasi-Ankrah on Britain's open and democratic society". He seems like a really nice man, and deserves a horse named after him.
Showing my age but I remember the episode of 'some mothers do av em' where Frank Spencer roller skated whilst holding on to the pole of a routemaster bus. Can't do that now with the doors.
@deb4762 it was very funny, 🤣 as he roller skated with the Route master bus. As he verbised his reaction to his situation. I laughed so hard I think I pulled my stomach muscles. 😂
@@maryholder3795 Yes it was very funny.The best bit was that Michael Crawford did all his own stunts. You can almost hear the health and safety brigade crying out if they tried to do that these days.
I remember that too. It was hilarious - especially when he was fumbling for change to pay the conductor.
Good morning John!! Always enjoy your videos!! I have learned so much from your commentaries! Thank you!
The problem with family touching the horse is that it doesn’t show a good example. And how would the tourists know that they are family. And it is not normal for even family to go to anyone’s place of work and begin touching everything and taking photographs.
Thank you. This video hits a sore spot with me. I worked on a SAC base back in the day. My family and friends would have had to get clearance to get on the base.
These guards are supposedly the bodyguards of the sovereign? Then the bloody girlfriends/boyfriends/family should understand and respect that.
What message does this send the tourists?
It is NOT DisneyWorld, and here’s a thing: I actually worked at Disney many years ago, and NO WAY would have our managers looked kindly on friends or family breaking park rules simply because they knew me!
Ugh. Rant over.
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Hello from Loganville, Georgia 🇺🇸. It appears to be a glorious morning in London. Your videos are the only one I that I watch as you have the best commentary and you walk through London to show us the sights.
I agree with you John. I don’t think anyone but the trouper and police should be able to touch the horses. I also think that once a trouper is on duty they should be focused on what they are doing and not chit chatting with family, friends, etc. It’s only an hour in public view. I’m sure what ever they were chatting about could wait. If emergency, I’m sure they have a chain of command for that. Just my thoughts here in Dallas. Lol
We all miss Ormonde😢
Lovely to be here John thank you. Happy bank holiday to you xxxx
Afternoon john and horse guards fans! So the butterfly effect is true, a person sneezes in timbuktu and the horses get mauld again 😮
Good day everyone ❤
There are thousands of pictures of your loved one with strangers. Lovely to have one with family. My favourite is Mum holding a "proud Mum" sign :) . For me that was how to do a visit to your loved one. My issue with this one is it was not a photo opportunity and it went on too long.
something to consider re the touching rule: the tourist population is always changing. they come and they go; the directions on the sign will always need to be reinforced, and the occasional reasonable exception will not affect the perception of the tourists who come tomorrow or even the next hour.
Well said.👍
@@davidblair1495 A good point…….only it’s now on a UA-cam channel viewed by thousands and not necessarily this particular channel which pointed out that this was an exception.
However, the touching situation has improved significantly which must make life easier.
55:00 That beautiful Clydesdale that was working yesterday is an internet star and appears on Facebook, Instagram and has a spread in Horse and Hound
Thank you for sharing that information. I did follow-up your references. He’s a beautiful horse 🥰
If you post “no touching of the horse” it should apply to ALL! Really missing Ormonde as well. Thanks John once again for trying to get the answers to a complicated problem 😊
Anyone else like to join me saving up for a ride in that fabulous carriage and horses ? Next year perhaps 😁
Hi John. The statue of Monty is great. During WW2 my dad (named John - but always known as Jack) was one of Monty’s Jeep drivers….Also in the British Imperial War Museum is a photo of dad in the Jeep with Monty. I’ve got photos of him with King George VI and Sir Winston Churchill and a few other notable people…..So very proud of him….❤
20:20 These are german school classes on their trip abroad. Judging by the conversations, Horse Guards is a compulsory visit and very few of them really wanted to go.
Hi. The trooper and horse are on duty. They are on duty for an hour. I am sure the girlfriend/family member could have waited until his stint was over.
I agree. Say a trooper was on duty elsewhere, such as Buckingham Palace - would a girlfriend be permitted to walk up to her boyfriend there? Or even if he is the gate man - they would not go through the arches to talk to their partner. It should be no different when one is on a horse. Plus, it takes his concentration away from doing his job.
Mr 3 phones was really positioning himself to listen to your conversation. He's found a blue cap to wear today. Going incognito I guess! Lol
Should be the same rule for everyone. How are the tourists expected to behave when there are mixed signals given by the guards
I agree with the photographer. There are always exceptions to everything, i.e. families and friends are allowed back stage when no one else is.
Thank you John for giving your time up on Bank Holiday for our pleasure. That was a lot crammed in todays video. Great stuff.
I didn’t really think I was much of a “horsey” person until I started following you John, but here I am loving these magnificent animals 💕
Hi there, Yay I am so pleased to see the gorgeous PH Andy back today❤, I’m so glad you got your picture of him and the beautiful paint PH Thompson John
Another great watch John . . . Thank you for the time you take to chat as well. It is a fun hour to watch. Love the Horses and the Guards: Kiwi
Love Colin and his no nonsense comments. He’s spot on.😬
The other day a man carrying a bag was walking hurriedly past the horse and touched the horse and had a few words with the trouper. To me it was obvious he worked there and they knew each other as they were laughing when a tourist yelled out well he touched the horse( angrily) this man had been told prior no touching when the trouper said quite loud, he works here so he’s allowed, the man backed off😂
No, no touching is simply not complicated.
John, you’re always saying these are serving soldiers on duty, yet you seem to think it’s ok for family and friends to visit them on duty.
Even after I left the military, I generally did not entertain my friends or family while at work.
I think many of these online tourists should simply the troopers deal with it m, or if they are that bothered go up and start reprimanding the corporal of horse and tell him how to do his job.
It ought to be apparent that the police touching and interacting with the horses and their riders ought be seen as a necessity. It is another level of security. The horses clearly recognize and trust the police officers and see them every day. The officers may have to interact with them when there is a problem or emergency.
Good day all
As the soldier is on duty the family or girl friends should NOT be allowed to touch or hold conversations with the soldier .
I dunno. If I were working like them, a little hello, how ya doing is nice. They are doing PR as well and family matters. I personally like to see the interaction and the guard having a breather, whilst still working. But in public, they prob. shouldn't touch the horse because it gives the wrong message to the masses. And this girlfriend is not being discreet at all. In a way making her friends job harder moving forward. But then again, the horse probably likes it if s/he knows the person. We should get on the coordination committee 😉🙃
Would you approve of the same level of familiarity to the two standing watch in the courtyard? Go behind the chains, or thru the arches? The trooper pair human/horse are on duty, and should not socialize during their watch.
The amazing thing you see in London is a beautiful place . Ty heaps for your service 💂♂️ 🐎 ✨️ 💖
There’s nothing complicated about this sure your family members can come by and see you and speak to you but they should obey the rules just like anyone else period! Do we as family members go into our family’s place of work and say go in employer only areas no we go by the rules like anyone else. And if this is a former trooper the word is former they are a citizen now and go by the rules of the public! Again nothing complicated about this!
The mane, forelock and tail on "P.H. Thompson" are magnificent!!
Oh Colin, I think you're an honorary Australian - blunt and to the point. LOL
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Stunning Clydesdale yesterday xxxxx
Good job getting the picture of the Clydesdale, John.
P H “Andy” Thompson is gorgeous 🥰 And great to see beautiful majestic Tallah and TA.
Should be a blanket rule….no touching - no exceptions - it’s for the welfare of the serving horses.
Tricky one John about partners touching the horse, personally the soldier and horse are on duty, partners and family can meet them at the end of the day, by all means go up and say hello but then move away and let them do there job
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Those horses are absolutely gorgeous ❤
This new thing where we're so afraid of offending anyone, is a bit ridiculous! First of all, it's an impossible thing to do, and secondly, suck it up, buttercup! How thin skinned do you have to be if you get upset for being told No? It's like children in the playground. He has something and I want it!! And I'll cry if I don't get it! What happened to maturity and common sense? If the guard lets someone touch the horse, and not the next person, that is his right!
P H Tomsom , the police horse was beautiful. Your photo was a keeper !
Good Day John.Dry Day in London.Caroline Scotland.
No , a girlfriend should not touch the horse as it says “no touching the horses “ . I agree with the tour guide it gives the wrong impression . The tourists don’t know it was his girlfriend .
Never mind that it is entirely inappropriate for a “girlfriend” to be visiting an on duty soldier. WTF has happened to the military?
Yes the girlfriend can talk to the gard but should not touch the horse while it's working bad. Example to all the visitors.
Good Morning John Have A Safe And Awesome Day ALOHA From Hawaii ❤❤❤❤
I have always wanted to go to Hawaii……wanted to go for our 10th anniversary, ended up pregnant instead….😂😂 Haven’t been able to afford it since……
@@j.103 Hi John...Wanted to come to the Hawaiian Islands but got pregnant instead you are hilarious. I wish I could go to London also. Hawaii is very beautiful, the sandy beaches, the surf and delicious food. But it's very very expensive living here. I enjoy watching your video's and listening to you giving us the information about London. Very interesting there's a lot that I've learned from you that I didn't know. Thankyou for sharing. You sound like a very warm person easy to get along with. Hopefully if I do go to London I will know where to find you lol. Take care and be Safe and Healthy ALOHA From Hawaii.....🤗🤗
Morning John. Have a great Monday. 🥰
Yes talk to them by all means as you say they probably haven't seen their loved ones for a while..but touching the horses no there isn't any reason to..also unless the family are going to wear a sign stating that they are, tourists obviously won't know and regarding the police touching the horses, they are also MOD and work there.
they can talk to their partner what ever but they do not have to touch the Horse do they?
Glad to see signage for "Do Not Touch Horse." 👍
I agree. The trooper is on duty and should not engage in such a long conversation with anyone regardless of their connection, let alone allowing constant touching of the horse. It totally gives the wrong impression. Back in the day I wouldn’t have dreamt of approaching my husband in such a personal manner when he was on duty. Where has the respect gone?
John, Congrats on passing the 80k mark!! Nice to see people not touching the horses and troopers making them stick to rules. except that last trooper...very disappointed in him. i don't have a problem with the police or people known or related to trooper touching the horse. if i see someone talking with the trooper, i know they are not "just" a tourist or normal citizen, so i wouldn't get in a snit over them touching the horse, when i can't!! i mean, citizens and tourists can't/shouldn't have a conversation with the trooper either, so why should touching the horse rule be any different. regular citizens and tourists aren't part of the Cavalry or military, so they shouldn't be allowed to touch!! the horses aren't a petting zoo, they are troopers too! the police work with the military and help protect the troopers and horses, so they should be allowed to touch, as well. get over it citizens and tourists!! lol
As you walking to Horse Guards John just love the sound of Big Ben in the back ground
They look stunning riding in.thanks for another video john love seeing horses,troopers❤
Thanks for the video John ❤ everyone here is your reminder you are cared about ❤
I acknowledge the point about family/friends and ex troopers visiting the guard/s but they can do that without touching the horses surely? 😊Tourists accept without question the soldiers in camo and police touching the horses.
Good evening John. X
Even relatives or former troopers should respect the signs. Very confusing to other tourists. Thank you John for your videos...as I watch them I wonder about the smells and the atmosphere of voices and energy. Cheers!
Hi John the name of the City horse you could' not remember is George,
good afternoon john yet more fun at horse guards oh dear not touching the horses again thought they'd stopped that
The guard is at work, girlfriend should go away, and if the sign says "DON'T TOUCH THE HORSE" then don't touch the horse unless you are in a uniform. No debate!
This!
Agree. It’s one thing to go up and say a quick hello while on duty. Having a full blown conversation with him is not appropriate and she was in the way of other people.
Please please bring back Mr O.R. Monde!!!❤
🌹 Allowing certain people to touch and others not to is a double standard that can only serve to create division. Tourists cannot be expected to differentiate between regular civilians and those visiting their mounted family members. They have difficulty reading signs enough, for goodness sake. They are poisoning their own well.
@AlanisRae001 👏 Very well said! I couldn't agree more!
@@Kimberly-dn4mc 🌹 Thank you, dear. It seems self-evident to me. I grow so weary of the discordant opinions on the issue. The problem, as I see it, stems from our arrogantly perceived dominion over all the other animals on Earth. Mitigating the stress on the horse should be paramount and not our selfish desires.
@@AlanisRae001 And again, very well said! You sum things up nicely, whereas I have a tendency to just blather on in the heat of the moment. I just feel so badly for the horses. They shouldn't be forced to interact with the tourist. It's just gotten completely out of hand over the last couple of years. Those horses were so stressed that they didn't want to even get into their boxes, yet alone stay there! I hope the powers that be put their selfish desires aside and take care of those horses! They need to clamp down on the rule! It's not just a suggestion after all.
@@Kimberly-dn4mc 🌹 Thank you again, dear. Please excuse my verbosity, as it is an occupational hazard. I have enjoyed interacting with you.
Actually, that's just your opinion but their prerogative. You don't have to like it.
The horse with 'cow markings' is called George.
Thank you for all your great videos !!❤
Off duty service personel should set an example. If they want to speak with their boyfriend/girlfriend/partner and they are in civilian attire, then go to the stables to see them. If they themselves are in uniform then, yes approach them, and yes, touch the horse by all means.. Tourons wont know the difference. Another scenario, would they go into the archway and chat to the gatesman, and mebees tickle him under his chin, would they approach one of the guardsmen in Winsor Castle, the answer is a BIG FAT NO! so why are they doing it front of house. Signed, Armed Forces Veteran.
Happy video today. I would not like to be the one to make the decision regarding friends and families. Torn both ways.
LOL cannot help laughing at the posing nuts !
John I love it that you are totally fair and respectful for looking at both sides of the fence. It is a very difficult situation which will not make everyone happy but I think our wonderful Troopers have a lot of patience and put up with a lot from the tourists both respectful and rude. I think they should have some special time when their families show up to see them in their glorious ceremonial uniform ❤
Your absolutely correct in you're assessment, that it sends the wrong message if non-uniformed persons touch the horses. The rules should apply to all as the tourists will not understand when others appear to break the rules. Come on NCOs/Officers, get a grip.
Your phone pics are of excellent quality John xxxx
Loves PH Thompson or Andy, he is gorgeous clydesdale. If met on a march people should watch if their feet are as Andy hooves are huge. 😊
Related or friends still should obey sign shame on trooper for allowing it. The family should wait till he or she is relieved! Then go out back to visit away from public to avoid confusing the tourists!😮
If the guards are trained to be tough soldiers, they need to be tough on their job of protecting their horses! They seem to be trying to be "nice" ! In this world today, we need to show strength!
I completely understand your perspective, but the guards' primary duty is not to yell at tourists. The signs should be sufficient.
Finalmente le traduzioni! Grazie
Debería haber un guardia de a pié junto al guardia de a caballo y el caballo pata disuadir a los visitantes de tan siquiera intentar tocar al caballo ...es la única información ℹ️ y forma de hacer respetar ya que éstas personas o turistas de respeto muy poco ...y si están bien informados de no poder tocar el caballo , ni agarrar riendas u otros e igualmente si no quieres poner guardias de apié lo tienen facilísimo una distancia de seguridad pintada en el suelo o de quita y pon para no dañar la calzada y todo el que la trapase multa económica sabrosa y carteles informando de éllo pero éso parece no ser conveniente para quienes hacen las reglas y piden respeto para los caballos soldados y guardias soldados ....¿ mala gestión de política, ejército, gobierno competente? Yo personalmente creo que así es ...entonces estos vídeos pidiendo respeto no tienen razón de ser y perdónenme ustedes pero así es por desgracia para guardias y caballos de la guardia
Every trooper needs to be instructed to enforce the rules. It shouldn't have to be their job to enforce "don't touch the horse" but if you're going to use them as a tourist attraction, then they need to enforce the rules, EVERYTIME! if you let one then hundreds will follow! Imo❤
Criticism of the guards is unfair and not warranted. Members of the public do not get to tell our Armed Services what they should and should not do. The Guards don't get to decide for themselves they FOLLOW ORDERS that's called military discipline and it's not that difficult of a concept. Screaming at tourists is not a good look they have been told not to do it before then that was rescinded when it was obvious the tourists were once again out of control. It seems likely they have again been told not to do it to assess how the new signage will work.
Disappointed in the Blues and Royals today. Yesterday the King’s Guards were awesome!
The tourists or tour guides will just have to get over it. The trooper will trust his partner to be careful with the horse and touch it appropriately unlike most tourists who are touching the horse everywhere and one can see some horses getting really annoyed and start pushing the people away or worse, biting them. Trooper's partner should have the privilege. The people will survive without touching the horse, for crying out loud! 😏
A wonderful crescendo to your video with a Clydesdale visual feast! Both horses are amazing!
What has happened to the older corporal of the horse, not seen him for a good while
He was there today. More on that in tomorrow's video. ❤️❤️
Thank you