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she is silly, this is a guard horse & you are not suppose to touch it, thats why the guard yelled at her. Perhaps she should go look for a race horse & take a winner's picture.
There have been a couple people yelled at in the US by the soldiers at the tomb of the unknown soldier in DC. Talking loudly, laughing, no sense at all of what they’re looking at or where they’re standing. Seem to think they're at a shopping mall or something.
They’re stupid because they think the soldiers are tourist attractions, these are real soldiers with real weapons that will hurt you if you come anywhere near the Queen and her property.
What a lot of tourists do not understand is that these people are not actors or performers, they are real soldiers on duty. This is one of their deployments, but they have usually served elsewhere in the army. This job is hard and thankless, they have to wear a very heavy full dress uniform in any weather and mostly guard against tourists who behave like children and treat them like objects.
@@leeannjohnson1808 Yeah, either that, or this woman grabbed the reins because the horse moved his head a lot and she felt insecure and wanted control? I don't know... The rider did the right thing though. The horse is always the riders responsibility! If you're not a beginner, of course!
As someone who works in that area and see tourists mess with these guards all the time, don't do it. The golden rule is look but do not touch, these are active serving service personal and would not think twice of letting the horse stamp all over you. I once witnessed the horse bite pickup and throw a small woman at that exact spot. Also if you do disrespect a guard, expect a good shoeing from a Londoner. We are very proud of them. ~Trooper
Good for that horse! You never, ever, ever interfere with a working animal. I hate to think about all the flap that no doubt resulted, though. Though I'd love to hear that the woman had been slapped with a large fine.
@@monicapdx yea exactly you wouldn’t try and grab a sniffer dog working for the police why would you try and grab the reins of the horse people are just very self centred and think the soldiers are their for there own enjoyment
@@wargey3431 Right, people just don't *think*. Or they truly don't understand the concept of a working animal. But really, how hard can it be? Numbskulls.
Here in Brazil, reports pointing to the financial decadence of the United Kingdom have been common. When I see people defending that the horse should hurt the Brazilian tourist, I realize, yes, that you, British, have reached the end.
Beautiful, beautiful animal!! Quite why someone would grab at a military horse's bridle is beyond me. Well done to that guard for doing her job and keeping the horse calm and to the police officer who checked all was ok. I bet the guards hate doing this duty!!
My understanding is that these guards are combat trained and serving military. The behavior of people is a display of their ignorance and a sign I would like to pin on their back, "Too stupid to live".
So difficult for the horse and rider to stay calm and collected with the swarms of people wanting their pictures taken with them. Why a person would grab at the reins is astounding…..what did she think she was going to accomplish by doing so? I’ve bred and raised horses all of my life and I still ask the rider if I may approach them, it’s common courtesy and a safety precaution. I felt it was very well handled for all concerned.
The rider did the right thing! The horse is his responsibility, not her's! But I think she grabbed the reins for having control. The horse moved his head quite much so probably she was insecure.
I started riding hoses when I was six years old, and one of the first things I was taught was to always ask, rider may I approach, never run up to the horse, walk then let the horse smell you before you pet it, and NEVER try and feed the horse anything unless you ask first.
@@colaislife not her job to control the horse , that's the Guards responsibility. It was another example of Me Me Me ... must have been a Yank . Lol I can say that becouse I'm a yank also
She looked over at someone in the crowd before she grabbed the reins. My guess is that she was trying to move the horse's head at a better angle for a photo. People like that seem to think that the world exists as a backdrop for their souvenir pictures.
In New Orleans there was a police officer on his horse. Some guy slapped the horse on his rump. I had the great pleasure of seeing a horse spin around and expertly pin the man up against a brick wall where he was promptly arrested for assaulting a police officer! It was awesome to watch.
Remarkable, gorgeous horse, putting up with all those pushy, clueless people. And the soldier did exactly what she needed to do to protect her horse, herself, and the public.
@@junepearl7993 Voice as well, not really deep enough. And they have women in the cavalry regiments (King's Own Royal Horse Artillery lot are 50% women 50% men)
Look at the horses mouth it’s in terrible pain they’re using a bad bit or a pinch bit to give the horse pain pure cruelty The soldier is an idiot and all the dumb people oh what a pretty horse never even notice
Physical barriers are ruining experiences - the guard handled it perfectly and so did the horse. The problem in the world today is there is too much protection. People need to learn boundaries exist even when there are no posts and that doesn't happen unless dumbass people like this learn the hard way.
The idiots are everywhere, and I’m ashamed that a great deal of them seem to be fellow Americans. Condolences to the citizens of Th United Kingdom on the death of Her Majesty, The Queen.
How jolly good that would be. A bloody good show! 😂 No more dumb insensitive tourists and the King’s Guards won’t have to deal with their stupid antics anymore. Someone should drop a note in King Charles’ suggestion box, hopefully he’ll read it and immediately order all the palace gates be electrified. I’d pay to see that! 😅
Of course people will want to take a picture of themselves with them and they understand that but you should also remember to keep and good distance for them and give them the respect they are duty.
Putting yourself in the picture shows a lived experience. That's like saying, "I went to Disneyland but you can't see me in any pictures because why would I put myself in them - it's about Disneyland." The woman who took a million pictures with her selfie-stick definitely overdid it. Many people got their pictures on the other side of the horse before she finally went away.
@@mortimerbrewster3671 Just the fact you were able to take the pictures is proof of the experience. If I take a picture of a building, site, or event, it's because I want a reminder of the building, site, event. I don't need a picture of "me." And if I show the pictures to anyone else its to show them a picture of the building, site, or event, not a picture of me. Imagine looking in a magazine or book and the photographer used a selfie stick so they were in every picture.
@@daniel_sc1024 Pictures in books and magazines taken by professional photographers aren't taking them for their vacation memories. They are a purpose that they are getting paid for. I look at pictures of my grandparents (who are all dead) on their trips and value them because I get to see them in their lives and experiences. These pictures are not just for you but even if they were you will look back at them 10, 20, 30 years down the road, remember the day and maybe even laugh that you wore that awful outfit or wore your hair that way. It's for your FUTURE memories, not now.
@@mortimerbrewster3671 It all boils down to what the focus of the picture is. If I want to remember a cathedral I visited, I want pictures of the cathedral. I don't need to see myself to remember the trip to the cathedral. It would be different if a particular event in my life was the focus: "Here's Daniel scaling the fence of Buckingham Palace" or "Here's Daniel getting mauled by a bear."
To me, if they want a photo shoot booth, they should invent one. A person on duty, doing a job, is being constantly blocked and insulted by interference.
They are for photographs for tourists. You just aren't supposed to touch the leads or it will lead the horse out of their respective positions, only the guard's can control them.
@Real Aiglon no it is not! There duty was to protect the Queen and now the King, horse and guard are there doing an important job! So their duty is not to be a photo prop! 🙄🙄
I am an equestrian and former trainer. There should be a soldier standing beside the horse out there ordering people around and keeping the peace! The horse is very irritated! You can see the anxiety from all that chomping on the bit!
@@deborahwylde1410 you really don't know that about me! How would you?! Here, watch this video of a soldier taking control of the situation with an irritated horse that shows a good way of handling it. ua-cam.com/video/SdN4qQYlYSw/v-deo.html
I've watched a number of videos like this over the years and in the ones that you can hear someone speaking it is usually a foreign tourist (this goes for these kinds of displays in any country, ie, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington). They obviously never learned to just keep your hands to yourself, follow the other tourists and most of the time you will be fine.
@@mortimerbrewster3671 Too many think it is simply a show / pretend / fairytale. They are real guards, guarding a real King. Probably Queen when this was filmed.
Exactly! But it's a female on the horse. She just has to use a lower voice to exert authority. USAF Veteran here and was expected, trained to use the same tone when calling cadence, marching a squadron of 5 flights. Still use it when having to, just a few times, needed to yell "Back off!". I was in danger from a stranger in public. Make a scene Claire. It will keep you safe. God bless.
I say this all the time….Didn’t anyone ever teach these people to look and not touch? I work in retail management and people think absolutely nothing of coming in and destroying beautiful elaborate displays that take many hours to create, moving merchandise around, touching everything, and pretty much turning the stores upside down leaving others to come behind them and clean up the terrible mess’s they’ve made. Ignorant and entitled doesn’t even begin to describe the general public nowadays! It’s truly disgusting!
My father took me on a visit when I was young, and the wife had a collection of cut glass animals. The wife asked if I would touch them, and my father said, "no she never grabs nick knacks." I immediately rushed over and began grabbing them. I'm sure I usually didn't touch, but perhaps those where too lovely to not want to hold. 🤗 I did manage to embarrass my father, who recounted the tale every time we were near the house, even into my late fifties. 😁
That's exactly what I was thinking. I don't think that is a good idea letting the public so close. I couldn't tell that is a female soldier. Looks very young
Now she is on you tube. The soldier and horse are there for a purpose to guard the palace, not a photo op for ignorant people and screaming kids. Show some respect to these men and women that have protected the queen and now the king.
And often fought in Afghanistan and Iraq (most recently). They are often regarded as only there for show, actors acting a part, and very few bother to look and check exactly who/what they are when they AREN'T doing public guard duty. So ignorant - and not just of the guards in London, I've seen similar comments about both the Swiss Guard in the Vatican and the Norwegian servicemen (when they were recently in Edinburgh for the tattoo and were videoed at Edinburgh Zoo presenting an award to their superior officer, which really garnered some very offensive comments from the totally ignorant and disrespectful). They seem to think that because they have a long tradition and wear dress uniforms that reflect that tradition they are no different to Hollywood/Disney actors playing a part at Disneyland or Universal Studios. Utterly pathetic and seems to be something that is becoming more and more common, certainly when I was a kid (and I grew up in NZ) we knew that all the the guards - no matter how fancy their dress uniforms - were serving officers in their respective countries militaries.
That horse is a working animal. It is a security guard. Would she stroke a big burly man's cheek, when on duty, or would THAT image spell out more clearly where the line is drawn. Some tourists seem to treat "The Monarchy" as Disneyland. It is Centuries of Tradition, which you disrespect by debasing it to Mickey Mouse.
I still find it really hard to understand why people don't respect these guards and horses enough to stand back and just admire them for why they are there. It's so very disrespectful treating them like a toy!
Disrespectful was this ridiculous soldier with the Brazilian tourist. Your country is nothing but a decadent nation, riddled with hardship, unemployment and poverty. I am proud of Brazil.
Yes, because in today's world it seems most appear to think that they are no different to the actors playing roles in Disneyworld/EuroDisney. Read some comments on some of the other sites, absolutely appalling how ignorant they are. And not just the British military, the Norwegian Military in dress uniform come in for a lot of comments comparing them to Disney/Hollywood guards in fairytales (recent visit for the tattoo when they visited their commander in Edinburgh Zoo - several offensive comments about him as well).
The horse and guard are there for their amusement, they're a tourist attraction. The police do the actual guarding and respond to threats, all of these areas are swarming with heavily armed police. Having said that the guards should be treated with complete respect, and the horses even more so. They add a very rich layer of history for visitors, but they are doing a job and should be admired from a suitable distance, something that seems to be too difficult for the selfie generation.
@NattieChristopher such a shame. I was thinking about that horse just standing there on one spot. It didn’t seem right. I hadn’t thought about the bridle. Certainly their could switch out horses every helad hour to hour. So their stalls are small and they don’t get room to walk or run?
@@reflectionsinthebible3579 They do get switched out every hour, they do NOT spend all their lives in a tiny stall, they certainly turn out far more than a couple of times a year, and they spend their holidays up on the beaches in Norfolk every year. He is talking a lot of codswallop and obviously knows nothing about the cavalry at all. There are videos on UA-cam showing the horses, where they live, how they are cared for, them on holidays running on the beaches and swimming in the seas and more than a few showing them out on parade in London doing their stint of guard duty on a regular basis. If you like horses, look up videos of the Kings Royal Horse Artillery (and they don't live in small stalls either) and they includes videos of them all running in the surf along the beaches in Norfolk.
@Real Aiglon You are either thick or stupid, which one. It's not in their job description or their horses to put up with stupid and ignorant tourists. There should be something there to stop tourists getting near them, they are there to do a job and it's not to entertain people.
When I was 5, I got away from my parents and hid behind one of the guards, the ones with the big fur hats who are not suppose to move. So they were running around in panic looking for me, with no idea where I was. Finally after some time the soldier said quietly "hey" to my dad and motioned with his eye to look behind him. My dad profusely apologized to the soldier who had returned to be stoic.
That horse is a character.. he inspected every person that came up to him that was so neat some of them he even nosed at.. his blinders were totally in the way but he was still trying his best to get as good of the look as he could and everybody.. great horse !!!... People couldn't just get in there and keep a few feet away you know and take a good picture they had to get right up in there... That lady grabbing hold of the reins had no regard as to how her actions would affect the horse and everyone else... Not just your ordinary horse... Of course no horse is just ordinary... Pay attention people my goodness...lol🙂💜✌🏻
People never seem to understand that this is a soldier and his mount on duty. One should NEVER interfere with rider and horse in this situation! He’s a beautiful and well trained horse.🥰
Obviously they're ok w ppl taking pics w the horse. If not, there would be someone there keeping them away. Im sure it happens EVERY time the horse comes out. It's not a new thing. And its very easy to prevent. Don't be so sanctimonious.
@@trawlins396 hardly sanctimonious, just stating a fact, pictures are one thing but grabbing the reins is an absolute no no. Did you happen to notice the sign reminding ppl that horses will kick or bite, have you ever seen that happen, because I have. Obviously these magnificent horses are well trained.
@@joaniegoodrow548 grabbing the reins is a lot different than just standing there and getting a pic. She was the only one who did something wrong. If they wanted to stop tourists from taking pics, they'd stop it! They understand how important the tourist economy is. Everything about the Monarchy, the Palaces , etc are a HUGE draw for tourism. That's the reality.
A bit being used by uneducated hand can cause pain, in educated hands a bit is barely noticeable to the horse. In any hands a bitless bridle will impede the horses airways. So life long education of rider’s including constant refreshers on the fundamentals is what animal lovers should be advocating.
We have to many different tourists coming to our country . they think it’s fun to be around out Soldiers and these beautiful horses .have respect when you are here in England .
Loved to see Bobby checking the horse and Trooper. And it's a pleasure seeing a Female Trooper must have been hard for her to get this position in a male job for all these years. When I was an NCO in the Australian Army I had the pleasure of having the third intake of females into the Australian Army and made lifelong mates, Cheers from DownUnder Bob.
@@jameslynch7826 Mr lynch you are what is known as a Male chauvinist pig and that's an insult to pigs, the 4 legged kind. If you are from Ireland or of Irish heritage with a name like lynch ,you just have insulted all your name sakes with that comment.
As a rider what that ignorant woman did was incredibly dangerous,firstly she stands in the way of other tourists who wants a picture because obviously she feels entitled to have her picture taken before anyone else who is waiting for a turn,but the danger of grabbing the the face strap of a horse which is obviously not at a petting zoo who is at least 2000 pounds is unbelievable. I don’t care how well a horse is trained,they can and will spook at anything,she put not only herself,the rider,everyone around in danger,but in my opinion as a horse lover the horse itself in the most danger,I think those horses having to stand on concrete or rock surface is cruel anyway, horses hooves are not made to just stand on concrete continuously with who knows how many people continuously pawing at their muzzle or ears or necks etc.
All I can add is the act of grabbing the reins could be seen as an attack on the horse and rider. There's a large notice on the wall informing people that horses may kick and bite.
Nothing about these horses with bits of metal in their mouth, ( and yes, one can see horse is clearly not only irritated but uncomfortable too…watch it’s mouth) shoed on concrete and standing still for a length of time is right…they’re just props for the ceremonial nonsense that brings in tourist revenue ….whose knowledge of horses one could write on a stamp with room to spare. There’s always one who goes to the top of the thinking impaired though…full in horse’s space, grabbing the reigns …I wish it had thrown its head weight against hers in full blown panic mode , despite the rider enforcing maximum painful control of its head.
@@ohcliff1030 How many hands do you think they are? My largest horse was over 17 hands. These look well over 17 hands. Magnificent animals and well behaved In spite of the ignorant humans.
@@troyannbladsacker1811 My tallest horse was a 17H TB. Excellent horse. These horses are bigger bodied than any TB that I’ve ever seen. I’m pretty sure they have some draft horse in their lineages, and I don’t doubt that many of them are over 17H.
@@ohcliff1030 My largest horse was an appendix, half quarter horse, half thoroughbred. Great grandson to Secretariat. He was well over 17 hands. Magnificent. I'm only 5'2". When I would groom him standing at his side, no one could see me lol. These horses look even larger than him.
I guess most people have become used to a world where everything has been made safe and moronic for them, and in which personal responsibility is not required. Boy have they got some lessons to learn...
They often learn those kinds of lessons at places like the Grand Canyon in the United States. There are not that many guard rails and there have been several people taking pictures of themselves and literally falling down into the canyon.
Yup. Each summer, we've got people drowning in the river Rhine in Germany because they decided to have a little swim in this big stream with lots of freighter traffic. Because hey, what could possibly go wrong? Not to mention people travelling going for walks in the Australian outback unprepared or trying to cuddle wild Elephants in Africa. 🤷🏻♀️
That horse seems to know what a camera is and was posing. The horse likes people , and probably one of the more experienced horses there. Beautiful horse.
The look on that woman in black's face whenever someone else got into camera range was SO grumpy 😂 radiant smile when posing and a thunderclap when not Lol!
I suppose putting a hand on the horse's reins is like trying to put a hand on the soldier's gun, or some other extension of his/her equipment. Looks like people are permitted to stand close by for photos which is fair enough. But who thinks it's okay to take a high-pitched squealing child and put her face next to a horse, with a sign 'watch out for biting and kicking' right next to that? D'oh!
I've been watching these clips for a while now and I find it reprehensible that the public gets away with all the disrespect for the guard and horse. When is the royal family going to do something about this. After all, the horse and guard are protecting them!!!
I remember being on a tour of the Tower of London a few years ago. Our Guide was one of the Beef Eater guards. A teenage boy on the tour made the mistake of jokingly touching the uniform of the Beef Eater tour guide who absolutely yelled at him accusing him of assault on an officer of the Queen. The poor kid was visibly shaken and learnt a tough lesson. Hands off!!
You guys are being way too melodramatic. The only thing they were doing was standing on the side trying to get a pic. YES it was annoying and NO I definitely wouldn't do that but the only truly foolish one was the woman that grabbed his face harness. THAT was just silly to do! What I don't understand is if the guard is purposefully sitting there for tourists to get pics or what?
@@trawlins396 it is a bit of both. They are on guard duty but they also know that they are a tourist attraction, so photos will.be taken. The woman who tried to pull the reins clearly has no horse knowledge, doesn't matter who the rider is, don't touch the controls without permission. The other inconsiderate was the woman with the selfie stick who hogged the photo op for more than anyone else. But yes the guards have to be especially patient, as does the horse to carry out such duties.
People can be so clueless! Paused while pulling a horse-drawn cannon in a parade and saw a child grabbing the wheel. Said, “Let go!” loudly only to have the mother berate me for being mean, instead of thanking me for saving her child from harm. Would she rather have had her child turned into axel grease by the tons of iron? Horses are not machines or toys. Stay back!
@Real Aiglon no, it is not a tourist attraction - it is an aspect of the military of this country, with a role and tradition that goes back a very long time indeed, long before tourism became an industry. The fact that tourists are able to do what they do (in terms of getting close, taking photos) is merely fortunate for them, not deliberate on the part of the authorities.
I once spoke to a trooper in the Household Cavalry. He told me that women would put their phone numbers down your boot. The problem was trying to remember who were the good looking ones. That tall lass with the back pack would get it for sure.
I would be angry too if some random person started grabbing the reins on my horse. If someone grabbed the reins of a horse you don’t know or even horses you do know you don’t always know how the horse will react. It’s also just disrespectful. You don’t pet or feed unless given permission. The horse may bite you. Horses can have allergies just like people.
I totally agree with all your comments about how ignorant and self-centred some people are and don't care what danger they may bring upon themselves or others. Well done to the soldier and his beautiful horse in this situation
Just imagine how hard it is for those horses to stand still for hours this is not in the nature of a horse. And then for total strangers to pull your reins. Those horse guards are extremely well trained top military members. They don't like it when you touch or come to close to their horses.
The horse is extensively trained too!! The horses are more than capable to do their duties. There is a time change, so they don't do it for hours on end with no relief.
I am not unaware of how much training goes into these horses. The horses are five year Olds bought in Ireland by a special purchase commission they are always black and a lot of attention is paid to their temperment. 25 new horses are bought every year to replace the horses who are retired at around 17 years old. The riding staff assume that the horses have not previously been saddled, and take them back to basics: being walked in-hand and growing accustomed to the voice, lunged and then saddled. The horses are young and some completely unbalanced and seem to be “running to stay upright”. A horse called Sultan threw his rider five times in as many minutes. The process is a painstaking one and some of The Queen’s horses need longer than others to train and eventually pass out in the full dress saddlery. From purchase to first parade normally takes eight months. The training of the men of the horse guards is also extremely intense since they are a deployable part of the Blues and Royals. They go through the 12 weeks of basic military training after which they attend 6 weeks specialist Royal Armoured Corps training as either an AFV (Armoured Fighting Vehicles) Driver or a Gunner. They then start there training for the horse guards at Windsor to complete a further 16 weeks in Riding School. Here you will have your own horse which you must feed and look after at all times, to help you understand the animal and build up a working relationship.By now you will have learned to think for yourself. On a horse you need to think for two, which requires patience and practice.A final four weeks are spent riding in ceremonial uniform before your Passing Out Parade in front of the Commanding Officer, as one of the most highly trained soldiers in the Army. I have been around horses as a rider later a trainer of horses since I was 4. I know that the horses work on a 2 hour on and 4 hour off schedule. But still this is an amazing thing for a horse to stand for 2 hours
@@copycat21c I must admit I would probably crap my pants if I got screamed at out of the blue like that. But those rude and clueless folks were kinda asking for it.
@@reya346 When I was visiting Horse Guards, I thought I was standing way back, but I got yelled at. Didn’t bother me though, coz it’s just part of the drill. I just took a few more steps back. But we’d been well briefed. Standing guards need to move every 8-10 mins apparently. Those blokes had automatic weapons; they are definitely not toy soldiers.
The Horse may bite, but the bark from the King's Guard is terrifying. Do we need a couple of yellow dots or feet either side saying 'Stand here Dipstick!"
It’s a ROYAL GUARD! And they have a serious job and she is a very good horsewoman . You tourist’s have no idea of the discipline she has undergone to achieve his status. Well done!
Great respect for the guard and her horse, who both behave with selfless honour and dignity there. 🐴🐎💂👏 An absolute credit to the armed forces and our country.
@@Dante-vf4sd how do you know in this day and age?!? Might be a dude with a vagina or a chick with a dick or it might even legally identify as a papaya lol
People are so freaking stupid. I took a school group to Windsor Castle many years ago. As we were walking around, one of my students ( a teenage boy, may I say), decided to step over the line where the guard was. I heard the loudest, deepest yell, " Get behind the line!!!", and saw that student run like hell. Good. He also got a stern warning from me. Boundaries MUST be set. I toured London so many times with nary a problem. Actually had some lovely conversations with beefeaters at Traitor's Gate. Know your boundaries. Have respect. And especially now. It may be your fun vacation, but, it is the death of a Queen, to her loyal guard and loyal subjects
Yes cos teenage girls never do anything wrong. You rather show your prejudice and hostility towards boys Linda. Feel sorry for any boys who have you as their teacher.
@@kevinheath7588 you seem to have some mental health issues. You should have been focusing on the comment as a whole- which is generally about respect. In stead- you focus on a few words over which you seem to have a personal problem. Only slightly sad.
Fantastic public don't realise that horse is working and doesn't need strangers manhandling them well done sir the horse hasn't a voice but the house hold cavalry has a voice you don't know how well those horses are looked after and no stranger is going to disrupt the horse well done
What a great horse, So stoic and proud. I can't imagine grabbing onto the reins or bridle of another person's horse. Loved the guardsman reaction. Im sure he hates having to sit there while people get in his space with their cameras. So disrespectful to the rider and the horse.
That woman deserved more than a shout for grabbing the reins. She walks over and stands in front of others who had waited their turn and were trying to get their photos. Totally rude.
I love how every one stands there now not touching or going to close hahahahha welcome to the uk 🇬🇧 dont mess with the Queens horse 🤣🤣🤣🤣 RIP MA'AM ⚘⚘⚘🌈
Sorry but that woman had no right to grab the bridle like that especially when she could clearly see that the queen's guard is on the horse also it is highly disrespectful to do something like to Royal guard and horse on duty and that woman should have known better and if the horse was in any kind of trouble the guard would have taken care of that it's not up to the people in the public
Sorry but You should never ever touch any of the royal guard's. so the guards reaction to the women is normal telling people to get off does not work on it own with some people or a lot. I am from the uk.
@@bobbieellcey I'm starting to think - having watched a number of videos of different guards in different places around London all being treated as though they are make believe - that they should be training the horses to bite - HARD - anyone who approaches within reach of those teeth.
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What breed of horse is generally used?
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@@lizroberts1569 Irish draft cross thoroughbred.
He has a little boys voice... 😊
@M-ARKY Are you sure thats the right pronoun? 🤔👍
That woman did not care AT ALL that she was being yelled at until the horse started moving forward. How oblivious can someone be?
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Doesn’t matter what language she speaks it’s disrespectful to do that, so go try that on your own country’s guard, madam.
The woman with the selfy stick and fake smile was a bit much .
@@zaftra português brazil
she is silly, this is a guard horse & you are not suppose to touch it, thats why the guard yelled at her. Perhaps she should go look for a race horse & take a winner's picture.
Pro tip: Don’t touch or interfere with a soldier on duty. It’s dangerous and disrespectful.
In my place, tourists are not allowed to take pictures or selfies with the royal guards or do anything impolite.
Crazy people! I can't understand why they get so close to the horse just to take a picture! You never know how it will react if it feels crowded!
@@sigridholzner2807 simple to see is to believe
If you give a idiot an inch he'll take a yard
I think he was out of order, no need for that as he could have clearly told her to move away !
It’s noticeable over the years jist how ignorant disrespectful people are becoming.
This is a fact.
There have been a couple people yelled at in the US by the soldiers at the tomb of the unknown soldier in DC. Talking loudly, laughing, no sense at all of what they’re looking at or where they’re standing. Seem to think they're at a shopping mall or something.
So true. Some tourists forget to pack their brains when they travel.
They’re stupid because they think the soldiers are tourist attractions, these are real soldiers with real weapons that will hurt you if you come anywhere near the Queen and her property.
So so so correct sadly.......🥴
What a lot of tourists do not understand is that these people are not actors or performers, they are real soldiers on duty. This is one of their deployments, but they have usually served elsewhere in the army. This job is hard and thankless, they have to wear a very heavy full dress uniform in any weather and mostly guard against tourists who behave like children and treat them like objects.
I wonder what would happen in their own country disrespecting the guards and their horses, i think they stand their shaking in their boots
@@orangeguppie6897I’ve been at the changing of the guard in Athens. It’s theatrical by comparison but there is respect shown to the soldiers.
@@Mounhas thank you, i believe it, i really do! As it should be!
@@Mounhasme too. The hubby and me visited in 2019. I wonder how the Greeks would react to tourists acting like this 🙄
Pity Guards Can't use their swords .😊😅😂
As a londoner, there’s nothing I love more than a clueless tourist getting shouted at 😊 it gives me a warm, fuzzy feeling.
You até just an imigrant
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I agree with you 👍 👍
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It does me too. And I'm a Yank, at that!
Well done .. I can’t believe the lack of respect with people
I really wished they started place some sort of barrier...this is disrespectful to soldier and horse....they are not photo props!
@@Maria-gg5yv I kinda wished the beautiful horse would bite the hair on the woman with the selfie stick.
I can they are stupid and rude every where.
I can believe it because most people act like the cattle that they are.
@@Maria-gg5yv exactly 💯
Having horses myself , it always unbelievable how stupid people can be around them. Good on you Rider
People trying to prove they aren't afraid of these majestic animals.
There are horses around my neighborhood running free or tied to poles, I feed them but approach them carefully always-
@@leeannjohnson1808 Yeah, either that, or this woman grabbed the reins because the horse moved his head a lot and she felt insecure and wanted control? I don't know... The rider did the right thing though. The horse is always the riders responsibility! If you're not a beginner, of course!
Absolutely from a fellow horse owner 😉👍🇬🇧
I don't know anything about them, only to stay away from the rear and look out for the teeth !!!!
As someone who works in that area and see tourists mess with these guards all the time, don't do it. The golden rule is look but do not touch, these are active serving service personal and would not think twice of letting the horse stamp all over you. I once witnessed the horse bite pickup and throw a small woman at that exact spot. Also if you do disrespect a guard, expect a good shoeing from a Londoner. We are very proud of them. ~Trooper
Good for that horse! You never, ever, ever interfere with a working animal. I hate to think about all the flap that no doubt resulted, though. Though I'd love to hear that the woman had been slapped with a large fine.
@@monicapdx yea exactly you wouldn’t try and grab a sniffer dog working for the police why would you try and grab the reins of the horse people are just very self centred and think the soldiers are their for there own enjoyment
@@wargey3431 Right, people just don't *think*. Or they truly don't understand the concept of a working animal. But really, how hard can it be? Numbskulls.
Here in Brazil, reports pointing to the financial decadence of the United Kingdom have been common. When I see people defending that the horse should hurt the Brazilian tourist, I realize, yes, that you, British, have reached the end.
@@isaacirancharoles6129 No mate you can't have the horse when its passed. We don't do that in the UK, in the UK we don't eat horse. ~Tropper
Never under estimate the stupidity of the human being,
good one, 🤣🤣
lol
It is said that we consistently underestimate the level of human stupidity. This video reminds us of that.
Especially when a foreign tourist in the UK.
Yep , try all the stupidity in Yellowstone park.
That guard showed incredible patience and restraint as did the horse!!!
MALE WOMAN AND IGNORANT
The horse probably knows we are all idiots.
He's a wanker. We pay his salary !!!!
I feel sorry for the soldier, having to put up with prats like that all day.
That sword!
One thing is for sure. You do not mess around with the Queen’s horses. May she rest in peace she was a monumental horse woman.
Kings horses now
Yes, she was.
King
king
Kings Horses
I know they’ve had become the King’s horses now…. Duuuuh..
Love how immediately after the police officer came over and saw if the horse was okay
Beautiful, beautiful animal!! Quite why someone would grab at a military horse's bridle is beyond me. Well done to that guard for doing her job and keeping the horse calm and to the police officer who checked all was ok.
I bet the guards hate doing this duty!!
I think that was a young man
They eat horses in many countries quite tasty as well. Not a bit of fat on them. yummy
@@peterperry5378 Well as fat has flavour , you’re not much of a food connoisseur are you.. 🙄🇬🇧
@@Ionabrodie69 Mutton dressed as lamb an odd piglet , but when in France a bit of bloody horses ass is a must.
My understanding is that these guards are combat trained and serving military. The behavior of people is a display of their ignorance and a sign I would like to pin on their back, "Too stupid to live".
The woman with the "selfie" stick - switching the smile on and off.
That's all you need to know. 😞
0:26 How dare you move into the shot I'm taking of myself! What a face change.
Super creepy.
It's a complete moron 🤡
"Off" is her actual setting!
Look, everyone, a horse in London. Imagine that. Let's all act like fools around it and upset the guard who's simply trying to do her job.
Can't wait to go there and take a photo as well. What amazing history that country has and so beautiful.
I heard one of their horses died at some recent event. Very sad.
@@hearswhat8734 The Police Horse at Noting Hill?
Seriously!! I wouldn’t have the patience. What a nightmare.
What if one had a knife on them
Unlike 99.9% of the world I don't feel the need to validate my existence by taking selfies or even being in most or any of my own photos.
So difficult for the horse and rider to stay calm and collected with the swarms of people wanting their pictures taken with them. Why a person would grab at the reins is astounding…..what did she think she was going to accomplish by doing so? I’ve bred and raised horses all of my life and I still ask the rider if I may approach them, it’s common courtesy and a safety precaution. I felt it was very well handled for all concerned.
The rider did the right thing! The horse is his responsibility, not her's! But I think she grabbed the reins for having control. The horse moved his head quite much so probably she was insecure.
I started riding hoses when I was six years old, and one of the first things I was taught was to always ask, rider may I approach, never run up to the horse, walk then let the horse smell you before you pet it, and NEVER try and feed the horse anything unless you ask first.
She is italian...it's typical of them to touch everything...sense of entitlement and culture I guess.
@@colaislife not her job to control the horse , that's the Guards responsibility. It was another example of Me Me Me ... must have been a Yank . Lol
I can say that becouse I'm a yank also
She looked over at someone in the crowd before she grabbed the reins.
My guess is that she was trying to move the horse's head at a better angle for a photo. People like that seem to think that the world exists as a backdrop for their souvenir pictures.
In New Orleans there was a police officer on his horse. Some guy slapped the horse on his rump. I had the great pleasure of seeing a horse spin around and expertly pin the man up against a brick wall where he was promptly arrested for assaulting a police officer! It was awesome to watch.
Is there any video?
@@Desertfox18 I’m not sure. It was so long ago….probably before the days of everyone having a cell phone.
Remarkable, gorgeous horse, putting up with all those pushy, clueless people.
And the soldier did exactly what she needed to do to protect her horse, herself, and the public.
He is a he on the horse!!!!!! Good lord...
@@buttercupdudden2644 A soldier with no beard? And quite small in stature. Appears to be a woman. Other commenters thought so as well.
She???
@@junepearl7993 Voice as well, not really deep enough. And they have women in the cavalry regiments (King's Own Royal Horse Artillery lot are 50% women 50% men)
And, in the end, it doesn’t really matter: a soldier is doing their job, and doing it well.
Respect our guard's and our traditions. 🇬🇧🇬🇧
That horse!!! Beautiful, well trained and noble! Good rider too. They know and trust each other.
Look at the horses mouth it’s in terrible pain they’re using a bad bit or a pinch bit to give the horse pain pure cruelty The soldier is an idiot and all the dumb people oh what a pretty horse never even notice
But the tourists had ZERO training. Utterly despicable!
There should be a barrier around the King's Guard to keep numbnut tourists away from the horses. Preferably electrified. ⚡😉
Physical barriers are ruining experiences - the guard handled it perfectly and so did the horse. The problem in the world today is there is too much protection. People need to learn boundaries exist even when there are no posts and that doesn't happen unless dumbass people like this learn the hard way.
The idiots are everywhere, and I’m ashamed that a great deal of them seem to be fellow Americans. Condolences to the citizens of Th United Kingdom on the death of Her Majesty, The Queen.
Invisible electrical barrier.... that would be fun to watch .
Or just a guard that can actually use their sword lol
How jolly good that would be. A bloody good show! 😂 No more dumb insensitive tourists and the King’s Guards won’t have to deal with their stupid antics anymore. Someone should drop a note in King Charles’ suggestion box, hopefully he’ll read it and immediately order all the palace gates be electrified. I’d pay to see that! 😅
I can understand wanting to get a picture of the horse and trooper, but I don't understand the need to get a picture of yourself with them.
Of course people will want to take a picture of themselves with them and they understand that but you should also remember to keep and good distance for them and give them the respect they are duty.
Putting yourself in the picture shows a lived experience. That's like saying, "I went to Disneyland but you can't see me in any pictures because why would I put myself in them - it's about Disneyland." The woman who took a million pictures with her selfie-stick definitely overdid it. Many people got their pictures on the other side of the horse before she finally went away.
@@mortimerbrewster3671 Just the fact you were able to take the pictures is proof of the experience. If I take a picture of a building, site, or event, it's because I want a reminder of the building, site, event. I don't need a picture of "me." And if I show the pictures to anyone else its to show them a picture of the building, site, or event, not a picture of me. Imagine looking in a magazine or book and the photographer used a selfie stick so they were in every picture.
@@daniel_sc1024 Pictures in books and magazines taken by professional photographers aren't taking them for their vacation memories. They are a purpose that they are getting paid for.
I look at pictures of my grandparents (who are all dead) on their trips and value them because I get to see them in their lives and experiences. These pictures are not just for you but even if they were you will look back at them 10, 20, 30 years down the road, remember the day and maybe even laugh that you wore that awful outfit or wore your hair that way. It's for your FUTURE memories, not now.
@@mortimerbrewster3671 It all boils down to what the focus of the picture is. If I want to remember a cathedral I visited, I want pictures of the cathedral. I don't need to see myself to remember the trip to the cathedral. It would be different if a particular event in my life was the focus:
"Here's Daniel scaling the fence of Buckingham Palace" or "Here's Daniel getting mauled by a bear."
Horses aren’t apex animals, but damn close- even bears and cougars rightly give it a second thought. Majestic
To me, if they want a photo shoot booth, they should invent one. A person on duty, doing a job, is being constantly blocked and insulted by interference.
They did. Did you not see the "booth" the horse and rider were in?
They are for photographs for tourists. You just aren't supposed to touch the leads or it will lead the horse out of their respective positions, only the guard's can control them.
@Real Aiglon no it is not! There duty was to protect the Queen and now the King, horse and guard are there doing an important job! So their duty is not to be a photo prop! 🙄🙄
Why would she think that it would be even remotely ok to take hold of the bridle like that?
If you control the bridle then you control the horse.
So many stupid tourists Paul. One day a horse will bite one of them.
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Ignorant people
Poor Horse and that Guard have to put up with that kind crowd all day long .
It's really like they are totally oblivious to this being a live feeling animal.
@@johnevans191 to bad that one didn't.
@@johnevans191 Apparently it already has due to the sign that says "Beware. Horses may kick or bite!"
I am an equestrian and former trainer. There should be a soldier standing beside the horse out there ordering people around and keeping the peace! The horse is very irritated! You can see the anxiety from all that chomping on the bit!
Oh, give a rest! You nothing about the Queen's Guard
or the horses!
@@deborahwylde1410 you really don't know that about me! How would you?! Here, watch this video of a soldier taking control of the situation with an irritated horse that shows a good way of handling it. ua-cam.com/video/SdN4qQYlYSw/v-deo.html
@@HYTELES no need to say "I'm an equestrian and former trainer" though. No one likes a show off.
@@HYTELES if he's that irritated than the guard shouldn't have him there. WITH ALL OF THE PEOPLE
@@trawlins396 There is a warning sign. It doesn't mention common sense about not touching a rider's horse.
Life hack: if you don't mess with the King's Guard, they won't yell or care
🥺 Never mess with the king's guards or Thier horse's. Do you research before coming to to visit.
If that’s a question you are missing the question mark
Well done guard, very impressive sight of you and your horse. 👍❤️🇬🇧
I’ve never seen so many oblivious people in one spot……
I've watched a number of videos like this over the years and in the ones that you can hear someone speaking it is usually a foreign tourist (this goes for these kinds of displays in any country, ie, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington). They obviously never learned to just keep your hands to yourself, follow the other tourists and most of the time you will be fine.
All tourists no respect for anyone or anything anymore common sense seems to have disappeared 🙄
@@mortimerbrewster3671 Too many think it is simply a show / pretend / fairytale. They are real guards, guarding a real King. Probably Queen when this was filmed.
No they are abundant now
Impressive the horse didn’t freak out from the exclamation 👏
Some people have no sense at all, they weren't taught as children to look but don't touch. No wonder he yelled at her
Exactly! But it's a female on the horse. She just has to use a lower voice to exert authority. USAF Veteran here and was expected, trained to use the same tone when calling cadence, marching a squadron of 5 flights. Still use it when having to, just a few times, needed to yell "Back off!". I was in danger from a stranger in public. Make a scene Claire. It will keep you safe. God bless.
I say this all the time….Didn’t anyone ever teach these people to look and not touch? I work in retail management and people think absolutely nothing of coming in and destroying beautiful elaborate displays that take many hours to create, moving merchandise around, touching everything, and pretty much turning the stores upside down leaving others to come behind them and clean up the terrible mess’s they’ve made. Ignorant and entitled doesn’t even begin to describe the general public nowadays! It’s truly disgusting!
My father took me on a visit when I was young, and the wife had a collection of cut glass animals. The wife asked if I would touch them, and my father said, "no she never grabs nick knacks." I immediately rushed over and began grabbing them. I'm sure I usually didn't touch, but perhaps those where too lovely to not want to hold. 🤗 I did manage to embarrass my father, who recounted the tale every time we were near the house, even into my late fifties. 😁
@@coleengoodell7523 I call it using my dog trainer's voice
The public should never be allowed this close to a soldier at the palace for every ones safety.
That's exactly what I was thinking. I don't think that is a good idea letting the public so close. I couldn't tell that is a female soldier. Looks very young
Moneyyy
It's a treat but respect for both horse and rider is the only currency asked.
@@lindadaniel9416 well call the palace and tell them what YOU think the procedure should be!! I'm sure they'd agree that YOU know best!! 🤣🤣
They obviously don't mind tourists taking pics. If they wanted to stop it, they'd stop it!! It's not hard.
Now she is on you tube. The soldier and horse are there for a purpose to guard the palace, not a photo op for ignorant people and screaming kids. Show some respect to these men and women that have protected the queen and now the king.
And often fought in Afghanistan and Iraq (most recently). They are often regarded as only there for show, actors acting a part, and very few bother to look and check exactly who/what they are when they AREN'T doing public guard duty. So ignorant - and not just of the guards in London, I've seen similar comments about both the Swiss Guard in the Vatican and the Norwegian servicemen (when they were recently in Edinburgh for the tattoo and were videoed at Edinburgh Zoo presenting an award to their superior officer, which really garnered some very offensive comments from the totally ignorant and disrespectful). They seem to think that because they have a long tradition and wear dress uniforms that reflect that tradition they are no different to Hollywood/Disney actors playing a part at Disneyland or Universal Studios.
Utterly pathetic and seems to be something that is becoming more and more common, certainly when I was a kid (and I grew up in NZ) we knew that all the the guards - no matter how fancy their dress uniforms - were serving officers in their respective countries militaries.
When the guard shouted he didn't even draw back his sword..... That's discipline...... Now that's soldiering:)
That horse is a working animal. It is a security guard. Would she stroke a big burly man's cheek, when on duty, or would THAT image spell out more clearly where the line is drawn. Some tourists seem to treat "The Monarchy" as Disneyland. It is Centuries of Tradition, which you disrespect by debasing it to Mickey Mouse.
Pretty much my response. Just imagine her trying that with a K9 detail. Pure entitlement.
Give me a break. The monarchy has no more importance than an insect crawling on the ground. They are Disneyland. It's all a show. Wake up.
For us. Brazilians, the English monarchy is nothing more than a samba school parade. The guard was stupid, rude.
1:14 Selfie-Stick Karen: Smiling as long as the video ist taken. That is the sort of people which is annoying me.
The Selfie-Generation...
So was VERY annoying...
Wanted the horse to bite the selfie stick, cringed watching her should have been 4 seconds max she pissed about for far too long
All my respect to guards and horses. They aren't a touristic attraction. They working with so patience. Love them. 🇨🇵🥰🇨🇵
I still find it really hard to understand why people don't respect these guards and horses enough to stand back and just admire them for why they are there. It's so very disrespectful treating them like a toy!
Disrespectful was this ridiculous soldier with the Brazilian tourist. Your country is nothing but a decadent nation, riddled with hardship, unemployment and poverty. I am proud of Brazil.
@@isaacirancharoles6129 nope. The tourist was disrespectful.
I can't get over the number of ignorant, disrespectful, entitled people. Do they think the guard is there for their amusement?
Yes, because in today's world it seems most appear to think that they are no different to the actors playing roles in Disneyworld/EuroDisney. Read some comments on some of the other sites, absolutely appalling how ignorant they are. And not just the British military, the Norwegian Military in dress uniform come in for a lot of comments comparing them to Disney/Hollywood guards in fairytales (recent visit for the tattoo when they visited their commander in Edinburgh Zoo - several offensive comments about him as well).
Apparently so.
The horse and guard are there for their amusement, they're a tourist attraction. The police do the actual guarding and respond to threats, all of these areas are swarming with heavily armed police. Having said that the guards should be treated with complete respect, and the horses even more so. They add a very rich layer of history for visitors, but they are doing a job and should be admired from a suitable distance, something that seems to be too difficult for the selfie generation.
@NattieChristopher such a shame. I was thinking about that horse just standing there on one spot. It didn’t seem right. I hadn’t thought about the bridle. Certainly their could switch out horses every helad hour to hour. So their stalls are small and they don’t get room to walk or run?
@@reflectionsinthebible3579 They do get switched out every hour, they do NOT spend all their lives in a tiny stall, they certainly turn out far more than a couple of times a year, and they spend their holidays up on the beaches in Norfolk every year. He is talking a lot of codswallop and obviously knows nothing about the cavalry at all. There are videos on UA-cam showing the horses, where they live, how they are cared for, them on holidays running on the beaches and swimming in the seas and more than a few showing them out on parade in London doing their stint of guard duty on a regular basis.
If you like horses, look up videos of the Kings Royal Horse Artillery (and they don't live in small stalls either) and they includes videos of them all running in the surf along the beaches in Norfolk.
And the policeman asked the Kings Guard, “are you ok soldier” and she replied “just another stupid tourist who thinks we are here for their benefit”!
she shouldn't have done that
@Real Aiglon to guard the entrance to Buckingham palace and his majesty the King and his family.
@Real Aiglon You are either thick or stupid, which one. It's not in their job description or their horses to put up with stupid and ignorant tourists. There should be something there to stop tourists getting near them, they are there to do a job and it's not to entertain people.
She should have given her a poke with her sword..
@Real Aiglon This public duty has been going on for hundreds of years, long before tourists
When I was 5, I got away from my parents and hid behind one of the guards, the ones with the big fur hats who are not suppose to move. So they were running around in panic looking for me, with no idea where I was. Finally after some time the soldier said quietly "hey" to my dad and motioned with his eye to look behind him. My dad profusely apologized to the soldier who had returned to be stoic.
What 'fun' for your parents.
LA, l once hid as a child!!!
That horse is a character.. he inspected every person that came up to him that was so neat some of them he even nosed at.. his blinders were totally in the way but he was still trying his best to get as good of the look as he could and everybody.. great horse !!!...
People couldn't just get in there and keep a few feet away you know and take a good picture they had to get right up in there... That lady grabbing hold of the reins had no regard as to how her actions would affect the horse and everyone else... Not just your ordinary horse... Of course no horse is just ordinary... Pay attention people my goodness...lol🙂💜✌🏻
*"GET OFF THE REINS!"* Is what she needed and deserved. "BEWARE Horses may bite or kick"
reins
@@hemingway7952 Arrgh!! Thanx for pointing that out!
@@hemingway7952 can’t see the mistake??
She obviously didn't understand. After the rider shouted at her, she said in Spanish: No se puede tocar? Which means: Is it not allowed to touch?
@@suzannesmith5953 I corrected it.
People never seem to understand that this is a soldier and his mount on duty. One should NEVER interfere with rider and horse in this situation!
He’s a beautiful and well trained horse.🥰
Obviously they're ok w ppl taking pics w the horse. If not, there would be someone there keeping them away. Im sure it happens EVERY time the horse comes out. It's not a new thing. And its very easy to prevent. Don't be so sanctimonious.
@@trawlins396 hardly sanctimonious, just stating a fact, pictures are one thing but grabbing the reins is an absolute no no. Did you happen to notice the sign reminding ppl that horses will kick or bite, have you ever seen that happen, because I have.
Obviously these magnificent horses are well trained.
@@joaniegoodrow548 grabbing the reins is a lot different than just standing there and getting a pic. She was the only one who did something wrong. If they wanted to stop tourists from taking pics, they'd stop it! They understand how important the tourist economy is. Everything about the Monarchy, the Palaces , etc are a HUGE draw for tourism. That's the reality.
They should consider changing to bitless bridles which would make it far easier for the horses to bite.
Bitless or not, horses still bite.
Easier to damage airways also
I agree with you change bitless.this
Bits don't stop them from biting
A bit being used by uneducated hand can cause pain, in educated hands a bit is barely noticeable to the horse. In any hands a bitless bridle will impede the horses airways. So life long education of rider’s including constant refreshers on the fundamentals is what animal lovers should be advocating.
Good for him. My Grandfather was a life guard many years ago and people showed respect in those days and wouldn't even dare approach.
Him? People are saying the guard is a woman.
We have to many different tourists coming to our country . they think it’s fun to be around out Soldiers and these beautiful horses .have respect when you are here in England .
@@Rose-eq1xm Absolutely Rose. 👍
The Guard did well, I also appreciated the calm demeanour of the armed police police officer as he approached the horse.
That one women with the selfie stick giving everyone daggers while she took the most photos of herself 😂 unbelievable
I once met a tourist in Japan who was complaining about tourists
Complete nut job
who the lard arse
That was a man, baby!
These poor Queens guards must get soooooooo sick of tourists.🤨😏😡Chrissy
That horse is beautiful - such a noble creature.
Might be a warmblood.Considering the face, bone & hoof size.
He/She has an impressive thickness.
Loved to see Bobby checking the horse and Trooper. And it's a pleasure seeing a Female Trooper must have been hard for her to get this position in a male job for all these years. When I was an NCO in the Australian Army I had the pleasure of having the third intake of females into the Australian Army and made lifelong mates, Cheers from DownUnder Bob.
Really?
I doubt she can lift a track link!
Still
Standards have dropped across the board
I can’t wait for the time when women will be able to accomplish things without having their gender mentioned left and right
@@jameslynch7826 Mr lynch you are what is known as a Male chauvinist pig and that's an insult to pigs, the 4 legged kind. If you are from Ireland or of Irish heritage with a name like lynch ,you just have insulted all your name sakes with that comment.
@@jameslynch7826 do you think every man can to? Not every man is strong.
@@jameslynch7826 by allowing you to comment, I would say the standards dropped considerably.
As a rider what that ignorant woman did was incredibly dangerous,firstly she stands in the way of other tourists who wants a picture because obviously she feels entitled to have her picture taken before anyone else who is waiting for a turn,but the danger of grabbing the the face strap of a horse which is obviously not at a petting zoo who is at least 2000 pounds is unbelievable. I don’t care how well a horse is trained,they can and will spook at anything,she put not only herself,the rider,everyone around in danger,but in my opinion as a horse lover the horse itself in the most danger,I think those horses having to stand on concrete or rock surface is cruel anyway, horses hooves are not made to just stand on concrete continuously with who knows how many people continuously pawing at their muzzle or ears or necks etc.
All I can add is the act of grabbing the reins could be seen as an attack on the horse and rider. There's a large notice on the wall informing people that horses may kick and bite.
You said EVERYTHING That I was thinking.
Nothing about these horses with bits of metal in their mouth, ( and yes, one can see horse is clearly not only irritated but uncomfortable too…watch it’s mouth) shoed on concrete and standing still for a length of time is right…they’re just props for the ceremonial nonsense that brings in tourist revenue ….whose knowledge of horses one could write on a stamp with room to spare. There’s always one who goes to the top of the thinking impaired though…full in horse’s space, grabbing the reigns …I wish it had thrown its head weight against hers in full blown panic mode , despite the rider enforcing maximum painful control of its head.
Totally agree with you. I was sort of waiting for that sword to come swooshing down...you know, to get the point across.
How long do the poor horse's have to stand there like that?
That horse is huge! It’s impressive it stands like that. Most horses get antsy, not in a bad tempered way, just bored.
These horses ARE huge! I got to see them up close on a trip to London once. They are absolutely magnificent! I want one! LOL
@@ohcliff1030 How many hands do you think they are? My largest horse was over 17 hands. These look well over 17 hands. Magnificent animals and well behaved In spite of the ignorant humans.
@@troyannbladsacker1811 My tallest horse was a 17H TB. Excellent horse. These horses are bigger bodied than any TB that I’ve ever seen. I’m pretty sure they have some draft horse in their lineages, and I don’t doubt that many of them are over 17H.
@@ohcliff1030 My largest horse was an appendix, half quarter horse, half thoroughbred. Great grandson to Secretariat. He was well over 17 hands. Magnificent. I'm only 5'2". When I would groom him standing at his side, no one could see me lol. These horses look even larger than him.
@@ohcliff1030 I stood near a police horse that was 19 hands it was huge but absolutely magnificent.
I was impressed that the police officer went over to the queen's guard to check everything was ok
I guess most people have become used to a world where everything has been made safe and moronic for them, and in which personal responsibility is not required. Boy have they got some lessons to learn...
They often learn those kinds of lessons at places like the Grand Canyon in the United States. There are not that many guard rails and there have been several people taking pictures of themselves and literally falling down into the canyon.
Yup. Each summer, we've got people drowning in the river Rhine in Germany because they decided to have a little swim in this big stream with lots of freighter traffic. Because hey, what could possibly go wrong? Not to mention people travelling going for walks in the Australian outback unprepared or trying to cuddle wild Elephants in Africa. 🤷🏻♀️
@@latsnojokelee6434 Great way to clean the gene pool.
@@murphychurch8251 Ahhh this gladens my heart to know the gene pool is getting cleaned that often.
That horse seems to know what a camera is and was posing. The horse likes people , and probably one of the more experienced horses there. Beautiful horse.
Crikey what these guards have to put up with. Well done for the yell.
The look on that woman in black's face whenever someone else got into camera range was SO grumpy 😂 radiant smile when posing and a thunderclap when not Lol!
The guard’s patience was amazing in view of the stupidity of the tourists.
Stupid and unprepared was he, who offended the Brazilian tourist. You are decadent and don't lose your phlegm.... The United Kingdom is decadent.
I suppose putting a hand on the horse's reins is like trying to put a hand on the soldier's gun, or some other extension of his/her equipment. Looks like people are permitted to stand close by for photos which is fair enough. But who thinks it's okay to take a high-pitched squealing child and put her face next to a horse, with a sign 'watch out for biting and kicking' right next to that? D'oh!
Good for the soldier. Humans of today are undisciplined and feel they own everything and everyone!
Respect has gone !
I've been watching these clips for a while now and I find it reprehensible that the public gets away with all the disrespect for the guard and horse. When is the royal family going to do something about this. After all, the horse and guard are protecting them!!!
Do not ever touch or grip the reins, bridle or any other part of the tack on any horse. Well done, rider.
Boy, she was about to charge and use that sword, LMAO. 🐴🏰🗡
Good
Was kinda hoping. Okay not for real but back off lady!
Well that’s how it looked
I remember being on a tour of the Tower of London a few years ago. Our Guide was one of the Beef Eater guards. A teenage boy on the tour made the mistake of jokingly touching the uniform of the Beef Eater tour guide who absolutely yelled at him accusing him of assault on an officer of the Queen. The poor kid was visibly shaken and learnt a tough lesson. Hands off!!
They must get sick of being treated like objects
All the beefeaters are retired regimental sergeant majors of the British Army. You don't mess around with 'em
I love how all these ppl all have scowls on there faces in front of each other but once its selfie time in front of horse its SMILE!
As unbelievably patient as these horses and riders are, it’s even more incredible the sh*t they have to put up with the public.
I doubt many soldiers enjoy that duty.
You guys are being way too melodramatic. The only thing they were doing was standing on the side trying to get a pic. YES it was annoying and NO I definitely wouldn't do that but the only truly foolish one was the woman that grabbed his face harness. THAT was just silly to do!
What I don't understand is if the guard is purposefully sitting there for tourists to get pics or what?
@@trawlins396 it is a bit of both.
They are on guard duty but they also know that they are a tourist attraction, so photos will.be taken.
The woman who tried to pull the reins clearly has no horse knowledge, doesn't matter who the rider is, don't touch the controls without permission.
The other inconsiderate was the woman with the selfie stick who hogged the photo op for more than anyone else.
But yes the guards have to be especially patient, as does the horse to carry out such duties.
It’s mainly foreigners acting like twats.
The horse doesn’t care
People can be so clueless! Paused while pulling a horse-drawn cannon in a parade and saw a child grabbing the wheel. Said, “Let go!” loudly only to have the mother berate me for being mean, instead of thanking me for saving her child from harm. Would she rather have had her child turned into axel grease by the tons of iron? Horses are not machines or toys. Stay back!
These tourists are unbelievable, their not in Disneyland, have respect for the Queens guards,wish the horse would bite them.
@Real Aiglon no, it is not a tourist attraction - it is an aspect of the military of this country, with a role and tradition that goes back a very long time indeed, long before tourism became an industry. The fact that tourists are able to do what they do (in terms of getting close, taking photos) is merely fortunate for them, not deliberate on the part of the authorities.
The „Kings“ guard
@Real Aiglon really ,spellchecking noob
@@Arasaka107 Still the Queens to us
@@alisonmansfield9052 who is „us“?
I once spoke to a trooper in the Household Cavalry. He told me that women would put their phone numbers down your boot. The problem was trying to remember who were the good looking ones. That tall lass with the back pack would get it for sure.
I would be angry too if some random person started grabbing the reins on my horse. If someone grabbed the reins of a horse you don’t know or even horses you do know you don’t always know how the horse will react. It’s also just disrespectful. You don’t pet or feed unless given permission. The horse may bite you. Horses can have allergies just like people.
Some people have no common sense at all.
legközelebb lesz túrista aki fel akar üllni a lovas elé😄😄😄😄Biztos benne érte állnak ott az örök!🤣🤣🤣🤣
The woman with the selfie stick took like 20 pictures!! 🥵🥵🥵
I totally agree with all your comments about how ignorant and self-centred some people are and don't care what danger they may bring upon themselves or others.
Well done to the soldier and his beautiful horse in this situation
Just imagine how hard it is for those horses to stand still for hours this is not in the nature of a horse.
And then for total strangers to pull your reins.
Those horse guards are extremely well trained top military members.
They don't like it when you touch or come to close to their horses.
Those horses are extensively trained also .
The horse is extensively trained too!! The horses are more than capable to do their duties. There is a time change, so they don't do it for hours on end with no relief.
@@kells1784 do you have any idea how much training goes into Horses Before they are even allowed in public ?
@@pat36a yes I'm aware!
I am not unaware of how much training goes into these horses.
The horses are five year Olds bought in Ireland by a special purchase commission they are always black and a lot of attention is paid to their temperment. 25 new horses are bought every year to replace the horses who are retired at around 17 years old.
The riding staff assume that the horses have not previously been saddled, and take them back to basics: being walked in-hand and growing accustomed to the voice, lunged and then saddled. The horses are young and some completely unbalanced and seem to be “running to stay upright”. A horse called Sultan threw his rider five times in as many minutes.
The process is a painstaking one and some of The Queen’s horses need longer than others to train and eventually pass out in the full dress saddlery. From purchase to first parade normally takes eight months.
The training of the men of the horse guards is also extremely intense since they are a deployable part of the Blues and Royals.
They go through the 12 weeks of basic military training after which they attend 6 weeks specialist Royal Armoured Corps training as either an AFV (Armoured Fighting Vehicles) Driver or a Gunner.
They then start there training for the horse guards at Windsor to complete a further 16 weeks in Riding School. Here you will have your own horse which you must feed and look after at all times, to help you understand the animal and build up a working relationship.By now you will have learned to think for yourself. On a horse you need to think for two, which requires patience and practice.A final four weeks are spent riding in ceremonial uniform before your Passing Out Parade in front of the Commanding Officer, as one of the most highly trained soldiers in the Army.
I have been around horses as a rider later a trainer of horses since I was 4.
I know that the horses work on a 2 hour on and 4 hour off schedule.
But still this is an amazing thing for a horse to stand for 2 hours
Having grown up with horses, I was appalled at how these people were behaving. Nonetheless, that was one impeccably well trained horse.
That woman with the selfie stick was unbelievable. The people are idiots.
@@copycat21c don't they have simple rules set up beforehand? For ex. not getting closer than so many feet, no touching, etc.?
@@reya346 You’d think so, wouldn’t you? It’s been a while, so I don’t recall.
@@copycat21c I must admit I would probably crap my pants if I got screamed at out of the blue like that. But those rude and clueless folks were kinda asking for it.
@@reya346 When I was visiting Horse Guards, I thought I was standing way back, but I got yelled at. Didn’t bother me though, coz it’s just part of the drill. I just took a few more steps back. But we’d been well briefed. Standing guards need to move every 8-10 mins apparently. Those blokes had automatic weapons; they are definitely not toy soldiers.
Bravo Zulu, Trooper. Few were thinking of the effects of their behaviour on you and your horse.
The Horse may bite, but the bark from the King's Guard is terrifying. Do we need a couple of yellow dots or feet either side saying 'Stand here Dipstick!"
It’s a ROYAL GUARD! And they have a serious job and she is a very good horsewoman . You tourist’s have no idea of the discipline she has undergone to achieve his status. Well done!
Are they not a woman?
Whilst it's stupid to grab the reins, what exactly is her "serious job"? Sitting on a horse in an archway pretending to be guarding someone?
@@rogueuniversities6866 Fooling the LOW IQ zombies
How do you know "she is a very good horsewoman"? She sits there like a sack of potatoes.
Do not disrespect our Soldiers, or the horses! They are doing a job and not for show.🇬🇧
This queen's guard sounds very young. I have nothing but respect for the UK and upholding there traditions like this.
The guard is female.
Good job - they’re not tourist props! Some people are ridiculous. I even thank them for allowing me to take a picture.
Great respect for the guard and her horse, who both behave with selfless honour and dignity there. 🐴🐎💂👏 An absolute credit to the armed forces and our country.
Rider is a woman.
It's a very small female! Doesn't look as imposing as it should but that's diversity for you!
@@gsg9205 I bet she would if she blew your head off. They are all serving soldiers, not show pieces
@@gsg9205, a "Guardsperson." 🙄
He’s a male just so you know. Females are not allowed in the household cavalry.
Well done to the guardsmen made me jump
Just the rider is a female
She is a Trooper
@@teresafell2514 Why did you feel the need to mention it was a female?
It doesn't matter she is doing a great job she must be very proud 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
@@Dante-vf4sd how do you know in this day and age?!? Might be a dude with a vagina or a chick with a dick or it might even legally identify as a papaya lol
People are so freaking stupid. I took a school group to Windsor Castle many years ago. As we were walking around, one of my students ( a teenage boy, may I say), decided to step over the line where the guard was. I heard the loudest, deepest yell, " Get behind the line!!!", and saw that student run like hell. Good. He also got a stern warning from me. Boundaries MUST be set. I toured London so many times with nary a problem. Actually had some lovely conversations with beefeaters at Traitor's Gate. Know your boundaries. Have respect. And especially now. It may be your fun vacation, but, it is the death of a Queen, to her loyal guard and loyal subjects
That's a word a lot of people don't understand nowadays .. entitled people ...
@@heathergibson2108 I totally agree.
Yes cos teenage girls never do anything wrong. You rather show your prejudice and hostility towards boys Linda. Feel sorry for any boys who have you as their teacher.
@@kevinheath7588 wow did you really get all that from her post ..
@@kevinheath7588 you seem to have some mental health issues. You should have been focusing on the comment as a whole- which is generally about respect. In stead- you focus on a few words over which you seem to have a personal problem. Only slightly sad.
Fantastic public don't realise that horse is working and doesn't need strangers manhandling them well done sir the horse hasn't a voice but the house hold cavalry has a voice you don't know how well those horses are looked after and no stranger is going to disrupt the horse well done
What a great horse, So stoic and proud. I can't imagine grabbing onto the reins or bridle of another person's horse. Loved the guardsman reaction. Im sure he hates having to sit there while people get in his space with their cameras. So disrespectful to the rider and the horse.
That he is a she!
Absolutely stunning animal 🐎....and great job young guard 💂♀️ xx
How would these people feel if a complete stranger came into their office or factory and started interfering with their job.
Well done Trooper! 🇬🇧
The woman posing with her selfie stick is so funny. Lovely smile and then she spots someone in her view, then the face changes somewhat.
Well done the female horse guard.xx
Brilliant control of a difficult situation. That's why the British army is the best in the world.
How do you know it's a female
@@TrailBoss1860 her voice so makes it obvious
@@anthonyjoshua7276 is a boy. i dont think there is female as horse guard.
@@jy8010 Oh yes there are, in all the guards’ regiments. Quite a good number as well.
A nice large sign that reads ,Keep your fu@king paws off the horses.
That woman deserved more than a shout for grabbing the reins. She walks over and stands in front of others who had waited their turn and were trying to get their photos. Totally rude.
For us. Brazilians, the English monarchy is nothing more than a samba school parade. The guard was stupid, rude.
Sign says (beware horses may kick or bite ) ….. stands next to horses face for picture 😂
Haha. Good on this guard for protecting her horse from the entitled, not so bright tourist.
I love how every one stands there now not touching or going to close hahahahha welcome to the uk 🇬🇧 dont mess with the Queens horse 🤣🤣🤣🤣 RIP MA'AM ⚘⚘⚘🌈
Don't blame her. She's controlling a powerful animal in a difficult situation for the horse. You have to take control and be in control at all times.
Sorry but that woman had no right to grab the bridle like that especially when she could clearly see that the queen's guard is on the horse also it is highly disrespectful to do something like to Royal guard and horse on duty and that woman should have known better and if the horse was in any kind of trouble the guard would have taken care of that it's not up to the people in the public
Please nobody is blaming her, it,s quite clearly the idiot visitor.How dumb can you get. Same with the dad holding the screaming kid up!! 🤨
Sorry but You should never ever touch any of the royal guard's. so the guards reaction to the women is normal telling people to get off does not work on it own with some people or a lot. I am from the uk.
What blame? She was doing a great job with her horse and the horse was outstanding, too!
@@bobbieellcey I'm starting to think - having watched a number of videos of different guards in different places around London all being treated as though they are make believe - that they should be training the horses to bite - HARD - anyone who approaches within reach of those teeth.