KING'S GUARD IS THROWN TO THE GROUND AND HORSES ESCAPE. An extraordinary morning at Horse Guards!
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KING'S GUARD IS THROWN TO THE GROUND AND HORSES ESCAPE. An extraordinary morning at Horse Guards! 24.04.2024 (Part 1 of 2). 
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*London City Walks made the national press!*
What WAS wrong with the Household Cavalry's horses yesterday? New video shows animals spooked - with a rider thrown to the ground and injured - in SEPARATE incident to the one that saw runaway steeds careering through London
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13347535/Moment-Household-Cavalry-horses-spooked-separate-incident-runaway.html
How The Great Escape by HCAV horses Vida (Grey), Quaker, Trojan and Tennyson unfolded:
1. Five horses bolt from Hyde Park Barracks after being spooked by builders moving concrete;
2. They run through Belgrave Square, where two people are injured;
3. The horses continue down Lower Belgrave Street;
4. A rider is unseated and injured as his horse collides with a car on Buckingham Palace Road and is then caught by passers-by;
5. Four horses continue down Buckingham Palace Road and one hits a tour bus. It is quickly brought to heel;
6. Two of the other horses are seen running through morning traffic on The Strand. One appears to be covered in blood;
7. A man is seen lying on the pavement on Fleet Street;
8. A blood-covered horse is spotted near Tower Bridge;
9. The same two horses are seen running along Commercial Road near Limehouse, where they are ultimately captured.
Links:
www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-68888416
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/apr/24/horses-on-loose-central-london
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/loose-london-horses-runaway-cavalry-latest-b2534460.html
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/04/24/runaway-horse-chaos-timeline-household-cavalry-london
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13344929/Rampaging-Household-Cavalry-horses-spooked-builders-moving-concrete-Noise-caused-animals-exercise-unseat-four-soldiers-ran-loose-six-miles-London-smashed-cars-bus-pedestrians.html
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So sorry any of this happened to the Guards and Horses, hope all will be OK and have not suffered any serious injury. That would be very sad news to hear!
What a horrible situation, John it was caused by builders moving concrete that dropped to the floor. The troopers both horses and riders were injured after the horses understandable spooked.
I do hope the grey is alright, plus I saw videos of two blacks, one being calmed down by a member of the public. Another swerved and clipped a taxi at traffic 🚦 lights. But all horses are being seen by vets after being found. Their riders, 3 seen by hospital doctors one returned to barracks. That's all I heard and I've tried very hard to be factual.
Hope that there is not another crazy day like this.
yes i saw this was awful.......that photographer should taken the cards out of phone box as i dont think they knew what they were
Did I hear your voice in the Daily Mail video?
I have so much respect for you not sensationalizing this guard falling from his horse. Some creators would have. You are first class, thank you. 😮😮😮
@user I wholeheartedly agree❤
UPDATE:
An Army spokesman has told the BBC:
_“Our horses have all returned to Hyde Park Barracks and are undergoing veterinary care. Three soldiers are in hospital receiving treatment - their injuries are not deemed to be life threatening."_
The BBC understands the fourth person injured was a cyclist and member of the public.
Thank you for the update.
Excellent update 😎
Send best wishes 🐴🙋
Thank you for updating us, John. Hope all concerned, humans, and horses make a full recovery.
thank you John for all that you do 🥰
I saw one of the black horses that had stopped or been stopped by members of the public. His reins where caught around his leg and he was shaking and clearly in shock. The members of the public where soothing him 😢
Yeah. He was bleeding too. I think that's the horse the injured trooper was in and they ran into a mini van 😢😢 so hard to see it all.
Awe no, bless him, that's sad. This has never happened, poor horse. Hope they get to be reunited with the troopers soon.
It's almost like a deliberate action caused the scare
Thanks to the members of the public who stepped in and helped a horse in great distress, staying until troopers come to help.
Yes, I saw that also they were holding the horse trying to comfort him. It was a beautiful black and he had blood dripping down his sides. There was a med seized pool of blood underneath him. That poor gray that was galloping down the streets. He also had a large amount of blood splashed down his chest down his legs and on his belly, and hind quarters. I hope everyone is all right.
I saw that picture too.. He's injuries could have been so bad even fatal with reins around his leg, so glad to see him standing still.
In a word.....WOW....how very sensitive and professional of you not to zoom in on that courageous trooper🙏... that is why you are the best channel available!!!
Praying for the complete, full recovery of all troopers, horses and citizens involved. The sight of the grey running and covered in blood is just horrifying. 😢❤
YOUR PRAYING WILL NOT STOP THOSE PER HORSES BEING TORTURED BY TOURISTS
@@susanharrison6401 Regardless of how you feel about the tourists, this incident had nothing to do with them.
@@susanharrison6401, so …… you consider petting, patting & touching of the horses by tourists as "torture"?? You should have been taught to NOT lie and NOT exaggerate!! You failed at learning those lessons!! 🤔
@@susanharrison6401 stop it….just stop.
@@susanharrison6401there is construction work in close proximity which made the horses distressed and that is more likely than tourists touching and petting them.
I appreciate your concern and respect for the privacy of the trooper who was thrown. Many people would have deliberately tried to film him as closely as possible.
Yes. I have seen video from a tourist right there and his video had the face of the trooper blurred out. Much appreciated that for the sake of his family and him both.
Agreed, John is a true gentleman.
Well said john always has respect
Brilliantly done John! The respect you showed to the Troopers and their horses was outstanding. Well done!
Defence Minister press Conference on BBC News said Two Of The Horses are in a Serious Condition.
Their names are Vida and Quaker .
Bless them .
We know they will be receiving the Best Treatment as they Deserve.
As I said earlier, John, this is a most remarkable video. The next time you see people mocking and disrespecting any of these soldiers, think of this day and all that is recorded here. A thank you to you, John. A huge thank you to these lads who we see every day standing their watches.
I'm crying today how totally awful for H Cav 5 horses, 4 troopers first thing then the lifeguard at the guard change. I hope horses and riders are all alright. Horrific pictures of that poor grey first thing. I know you wouldn't have published any footage of that poor trooper John but kudos to you anyway. He is a real hero and how wonderful the crowd clapping when he got up. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
People who know about the earlier horses escaping are stressed/worried and these horses pick it up and react. Animals are so sensitive to human emotions.
IF the riders are upset ie the troopers becoz of the earlier incident in the streets Then you can be assured the horses have picked up on the stressed/nervous feelings of the riders. Hence Everything was out of order /unsettled when in the Square the rider was thrown. Right now we can be So thankful 5 horses were caught , etc BUT the anxious feelings will be real for all. I speak as an ex-rider and from a home where my mother worked with 30 odd horses on her family farm.
@@user-fi9ss4ny9q Absolutely. It's difficult to keep your nerves from showing when working around horses, and they really do pick up on everything. They're much more attuned to body language than humans, and more reactive to things they find stressful.
@@KidarWolfyour nerves travel down your body through your seat and through to the horse.. trooper gets jitters and so will the horse, a horse also knows when a novice riders on board..not in this case obviously. Hope all troopers and horses involved in both events are going to be ok ❤️
@@user-fi9ss4ny9q Agreed.
Thank you for not sensationalizing the guard falling off his horse…I’m sure others would. Your reporting about the incident was spot on. It has been quite the day and especially those involved with the incident earlier are recovering (guards, civilians and horses)
What a story, and geez, the injuries sustained by the Troopers and the horses!! At least the injuries to the Troopers weren't injured seriously. The injuries to the horses looked severe, but the vet was there when they were picked up. Thank goodness!! Yes, all the horses were caught, but seeing the front of that bus!! But heart sank!! Then I saw the grey, covered in blood. But the black who was with him was injured on the shoulder as well. Those horses will be out for quite a while, I think, as they heal from their injuries. Your friend, the Retired Paramedic and Horse Trainer in Ontario, Canada, Jenn 💖 🇨🇦
I was thinking the horses might be sent to Mowbray to recover?
@@helenking-sw6gnThat's quite possible. Especially for the grey and black that were the last two caught and suffered the worst injuries, that I could see from the pictures, anyway. At least the vet was with the trailer and started treatment before they were loaded to go back to the stable for further treatment. I'm worried about that grey though. He's the one who hit the bus. He has some pretty bad wounds. Best Regards, Jenn 💖
Yeah agreed. We can see blood and external injuries but we can’t see the internal damage, and after hitting a bus, and pretty hard too, there are BOUND to be internal injuries. Poor thing…..here’s hoping it’s not too bad.
@@paulinemegson8519 At least they were treated before they were loaded into the trailer to be brought back to Hyde Park Stables, where treatment continues. Best Regards, Jenn 💖
I will pray for the horses and the injured people and try to stop crying. 🙏
One of horses guards have been injured
@@christophermichaelclarence60034 Troopers were injured. But all are doing well.
@@jenniferlehman326 What a relief. Thanks for the update. And what happened to the Horses, I saw on the news that one of them was covered of blood stained ?
oh for goodness sakes.you weren't there. get empathy but crying about it isn't helping anyone. I feel for all concerned of course.
I am so so so sorry for all of this. I just can’t watch this vid where guards, people and these lovely horses afraid and being injured. It breaks my heart to pieces. Sadly, IMO the city is not a good environment for horses. They are in my prayers. God bless everyone and hope they are all okay. 🙏😔🙏❤️
Thank you for bringing this story of the horses and the wedding. ❤. I’m 73 and although I’ve always wanted to go to London but my time has passed but through your videos I get to see it.
So heart broken about those poor horses. I seen that poor white horse running with all that blood wish i had never seen it an image that is hard to get out of your mind. I pray it was ok and that poor Trooper Praying for them all
Praying for injured people and horses 🙏🙏🙏 Hopefully everyone recovers quickly.
Army thanks emergency services and public
Lt. Col. Woodward goes on to say the army's "immediate priority" was the safety of "all soldiers, members of the public and our horses".
He thanks a long list of emergency service providers who were involved in handling the incident this morning.
He says their quick reaction enabled "swift treatment" of the injured soldiers and horses.
Finally, he says that incidents like this are "extremely rare" and says the army is grateful to the public for "not making loud noise around our horses."
Unfortunately, no matter how often people are taught to understand how extremely sensitive horses are to sudden noises or movement, it doesn't seem to sink in to the majority. I was involved with training a German Shepherd for a branch of Armed Services and given another to care for. An animal never loses its instincts just because they have been domesticated or trained. I've experienced nothing but the most positive of interactions with horses. They can sense what we are feeling. I once had one that was tethered near to my back fence, in the country, wrap it's entire neck around my waist after I introduced myself to it. They are such beautiful creatures and deserve to be treated better than what they are, mostly through ignorance.💖
My heart is breaking 💔 I'll be praying for those 4 people (3 guards and the cyclist ) who got injured 🙏and I'll be praying for those horses 🐎 who are in good hands with the veterinarians 🙏get well you all and a speedy recovery ~ from all Canadians 🇨🇦
John. I almost cried when i read that one horse went into shock and was shakeing really bad. Poor baby
Wow. Three cheers for the horse guard.
This is so sad. Prayers for the trooper that was thrown and all the injured horses.❤
I understand that it is embarrassing to have a mishap in front of the entire world, but I also think it is important to show that these guards have a dangerous job to do. Not only do they deal with crowds of rude tourists and constant cameras but they are also in company with large animals that have a mind of their own. In other words the job consists of much more than looking pretty and sitting on a pretty horse. Another clip showed a view of the incident at Horse Guard. The horse was crowded on both sides and so he reared up to make room for himself and his rider went off backward. In human terms the horse was doing what he thought was best in the situation. He looked rather embarrassed and was polite to those who came to help him. Thankfully, both horse and rider appeared to have come out of the incident with only a few bruises and some damaged pride.
This is heart breaking. I am so proud of all our military, including the Household Cavalry. Best wishes for a speedy recovery to the injured Troopers and the horses, terrible sight seeing one covered in blood like that.
I watched a program about these regiments. When not riding horses doing ceremonial duties, these people ride tanks and other armor. Unless that he changed, I do not understand Brits showing them disrespect.
Horses are exceptionally sensitive to everything; all the training in the world won't change this fact.
horses are herd and prey animals, have one feel threatened and begin to run away, any other near that can get loose will run away with it - you are right in that the prey/herd mentality cannot be trained or bred out of them as it's genetic -
@battles146 no they are not prey animals they are herd animals and sec horses can be trained not to be afraid if things but it also depends on the horse
The one horse was covered in blood did the sword cut the horse I'd say yes
@endurahdread yes but they are prey animals
@endurahdread they are not
I love not only the concern showed by John, but also the respect for the troops and the horses. One of my favourite hosts of RUclips channels
Omg, that poor Guard, who got thrown! I was glad to see him walking! A pretty scary thing to happen! I hope he’s ok! I hope you have a good day John!❤🇱🇷
He must have been badly winded 😢
So pleased to see the trouper get to his feet and hopefully just winded from the fall and no further injuries. All the horses seem unsettled for some unreason this morning. True professionalism from everyone involved.
They definitely are. I can't imagine what is going on. First the 5 escapees and then this. It just seems so strange
@@garfield2439 It was a giant slab of concrete falling from the top of a construction site which fell beside those horses so not so strange a reaction. You probably didn't know, The horses who were nearby would've also been affected and unsettled them during their normal duties. It will take them awhile before they settle completely, I'm sure!
For some reason? Horses pick up their cues from those around them, in their herd. The troopers are on edge….after the drama this morning, how can they not be? This is picked up by the horses. While they may not know “why” the horses know that their herd is on alert. This means that things that might normally be ignored are today, an issue. Like people clapping for example.
Full moon?
@@gailchancellor9491 That was yesterday. Can't blame this on the moon!!
It could have been so much worse John. Thank God it wasn't. Thanks also to the passers-by who stopped and calmed them. So much respect to you for not filming the Trooper in distress and I so hope he is ok now.
Im sending my love to the troopers and horses. That poor grey horse
with all the bloid streaming down was so upsetting. Get well soon all of you. Love Lyn x
What a sad day for the troopers, horses and all involved today.
Well done John for respecting the troopers privacy by not filming the incident.
I knew it would be only a matter of time before someone posted it though 🤦♀️.
This is very sad. I'm sending positive vibes from America 🇺🇸
I am right here with you 🇺🇸
Keep us updated John. Your better than the reporters and more concerned about all. Hugs for that.
Best wishes to the injured guards and prayers for the 🐎 horses. Full Moon
Yep, that's it 💯 😮
that is what I thought is it a full moon
@@sheilawhite8314 yes, Wed 24th April 😵💫
Very loud noise from the concrete slab hitting sidewalk.
@@Rose-jz6ix that is most likely as it will have distressed the horses and those then in proximity to them would pick up on them being stressed.
The Trooper and horse both fell over on the parade ground, the horse was Wrangler 💕 Glad they seem to both be okay.
Thank you as ever Geli! ❤️❤️
This is heart breaking for everyone involved. Hopefully everyone makes a full recovery. Sending love and prays for these beautiful horses and the marvellous troopers. ❤❤❤ xxx
Watching your channel makes me feel so proud to be British. Thankyou. Its uplifting to watch your videos after seeing so many sad videos from around the world.
John, thank you so much for your clear narration and explanation of the day's hectic happenings. I really appreciate your sensitivity about what to show in the video. Prayers and best wishes for the thrown Lifeguard and all the injured people and horses that were spooked. Blessings.
Prayers for the injured and the horses. Its even on the news here in the USA. They have the horses thanks to bystanders and the vet is treating them. News says they were gotten 5 miles away. The video tapes and photos are enough to make you cry.
Thanks so much for the update. Those vids this morning of the runaway horses were absolutely frightening. I’m glad to hear no one was seriously injured, and really hope the white horse with the wounds recovers completely. Take care all. 🐎❤️🐎
I was watching BBC at 5am Calif time and saw the horses running downtown, broke my heart to see the black and the grey horse with so much blood...I was watching the Kings Life Guards channel showing the Kings Life Guards , Blues & Royals in their exercise, a rider was thrown off, too...I think the 5 horses were from there...I do hope the troopers and bicyclist will be ok...I sure hope the horses won't have major injuries, I did see a horseshoe on sidewalk.... I read one comment that Wrangler was one of the horses?....my heart ❤ goes out to London.....and forgot about the Trooper that was thrown off at Whitehall, hope he's alright, too....
Hope troopers, horses and any members of the public are OK. Sad day for all at Horse Guards. Will be thinking of them all. God bless all at Horse Guards.
How on earth the troopers don't injure themselves on their swords when they are thrown from their horse is an absolute miracle. My heart leaps into my mouth every time.
I think their first reaction is to throw the sword away. Probably learned from training
@@maggiemadwestiemum4511 I can definitely say from doing jousting, and sword combat on horseback, yes, I would try to throw weapons out of my hands (and shields off my arm) as soon as I realized things could be about to result in a fall. Better to throw the weapon clear than to land on it, and it frees up your hand to grab mane, or the "panic strap" if you have one on the horse (often a leather strap attached to the saddle, or a strap looped around the horse's neck and resting forward of their shoulders).
@maggiemadwestiemum4511 Thank goodness for that! My first thought was the horse got bloodied from the sword! Glad to hear there were only minor injuries for everyone involved. Though I hope the bloodied horse is OK! If it was the horse that got captured 5 miles away, then I'm concerned about the blood loss! Gee! Having a giant piece of cement fall and shatter (i.e. if it did?) beside you must've been terrifying! I'd be spooked too! They must've been traumatised! Even more so once finding themselves in traffic and no rider to reassure them and calm them down! They'll be other horses affected by this as well who didn't manage to escape but were also nearby. Once physically healed, it's going to take a long time to reaclimatise them to city noises again. The poor things! I hope they're all going to be alright! Gee! This is like when they are in a war and there are things exploding around them but in those cases, they are forced to move through - forward! When all their instincts scream run away! Horrific for man or beast! Again, I hope the horses and people affected by this recover and heal quickly! Prayers to all! Blessings!
I hate the press word ‘rampaging’ they bolted from shock and fear. They were terrified by that awful noise caused by builders who didn’t think twice that the horses were passing. Horses are flight animals. They don’t plan it!!
@@lisaellis5213 MSM hype everything up for sensationalism !
I very much enjoy watching your videos! I like your commentary. I'm English, Irish and French. I know I'll never be able to afford to visit any of those places so I'm watching England through your eyes and I watch Ireland and France through other people's videos. I can say in all honesty though that you're my favorite. You make me feel like I'm walking around with you as you explain what and where things are. Thank you for helping me feel less alone.
Too much tension in the air has the horses feeling it . They should close for the day ,and let everyone chill
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Agree
However there’s also the fact that following routine is also settling for the horses. To a horse “if we’re doing what I always do, things must be ok” Six of one, half a dozen of the other, but I get them wanting to try to keep the routine as familiar as possible.
It makes me wanna cry those poor darlings and the grey 🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲
Aside from all the stress this morning, I had to laugh when John said MS13 in the house😂 best sense of humor on internet!❤
Wishing the injured a speedy recovery and pray that all horses make a full recovery 🙏🙏🙏🙏🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Huge respect John for your sensitive coverage
Hi jon. It was awful what happened. It must of been a loud noise for the horses to bolt and then they would of been even more frightened running through the streets. To see the grey horse with all the blood on him was horrendous. I hope everyone is ok especially the trooper who managed to hold on quite a while until he got thrown.
Another great film from you. Horse Guards is so beautiful in the sunlight.
I do hope the trooper that has been thrown is ok.Thankyou for being respectful of him. This must be so upsetting for the cavalry this morning with everything else that went on.
I have never seen both sets of guards go in the stables before.
Hope all is ok ❤❤❤
That poor trooper....So glad he was able to get back on his feet!!! Wishing him a speedy receovery.
Dear Jesus,son of our father,God, please put your healing hands on the injured horses and soldiers, and cyclists, in your name I pray, Amen ❤
Amen
There is such HUGE significance to this whole story.
I’m praying for the horses too. God Bless.
Amen. Thank you Lord.
Sending love and healing🙏 💕 to the injured troopers and horses. Thank you John for a sensitive treatment of your vid today 😊
I sincerely hope all Troopers (both Horse and Human), are all OK and make a speedy recovery. I watched some of the footage this morning, and broke down when I saw that beautiful Bay run into the bus, and hupe he is not going to be traumatised. Also, I hope the injury to the Grey's N/S rear leg and chest isn't t going to be life threatening. MASSIVE Thank You, to the gentleman who caught the Bay horse, and patiently assisted the Bay, patiently trying to keep him quiet and calm, in what would of been a stressful moment for the horse.
John. Mabe they thought a walk would settle them
John. Mabe they should just put n shows for money and stop the standing in the arch ways. They get to close to the horses there.
All the best to everyone involved in both incidents and hopefully a speedy recovery for horses and humans
What a sad day, it really broke my heart watching this and news videos showing the horses running through the streets. 😢
Hope the young Life Guard is ok...someone needs to make him a bacon buttie and a cup of tea. Poor lad!!! xxx
What's a bacon buttie. I love all the colorful terms y'all have for things. Here all we have are BLT's and iced tea.
@@bonnieweeks7601 A bacon sandwich. White bread..buttered...bacon and either Ketchup or brown HP sauce!! Xxx
@@rianorman3526Thank you! My idea of a culinary wonder is my first homegrown tomato on white bread with mayo and salt and pepper.
I hope the Guard did not dent his cuirasse too badly. . . . It would be a shame to waste all that polishing.
@@bonnieweeks7601thanks for asking, I was wondering the same.
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I just hope all the horses and troopers are all ok. Please please let H cav I am sending all my love and thoughts to all.
The horses are jumpy as f*** having meltdowns left and right; policeman rightfully points out to gently move the people back without kicking too much gravel to not further spook the horses, trooper gets back on it's feet: applause! tourists really are ignorant and stupid. About the jumpy horses: probably the riders were also a bit tensed after this morning incident and the horses sense that. (but to be fair: that is an assumption)
Thing is, these horses are highly trained and used to loud noises. Something's up.
@I_Don_t_want_a_handle Horses don't belong in cities. That's what is up. I've been waiting on something like this (or worse) happening for a while now.
Oh please!! The horses this morning were scared by a large dump of concrete very close to them. I know PEOPLE that would run like rabbits after that!!! The horses on the parade ground are upset yes…..because their riders are tense….after the trauma this morning ofc they are. markdejong2309 you have the right of it. Note the way the horses reacted to that ill advised applause. They’re going to take a little while to settle..
Im so distressed to hear this. May God protect and heal all, human and horse who were injured.😊
Thanks for update Pray that all Troopers makes a speedy recover and all the poor horses will be ok and not traumatized from all of this.
I hope all those harmed make a full recovery. Shows that even the best trained animals aren't untouchable
You are right, the camera does not lie, it’s people that manipulate the truth! Glad to see you are safe and well😉
Sending out a prayer to the troopers who were injured ,Can only imagine what was running through their minds and the other troopers at the time. Wishing each and every trooper who was hurt a very speedy recovery.and the beautiful horses who were hurt.
The amount of professionalism on this channel is what we can only aspire for Americans to produce. They are here, we just need to give them a push.
This channel, Mr.John specifically, shows that respect is earned, being polite is free, and discretion is the better part of valor.
Prayers for the horses soldiers and civilians all a speedy recovery
I reckon those horseys talk about you back in the stables, they're like did you see London City Walks today? Yes i did and he said i was very handsome, so i nodded in full agreement!! Or horsey words to that effect.
Hi John, so lovely to see what is happening on the streets and round about, thank you for taking the time to show us. My heart almost stopped beating for a few seconds when I saw that poor guard lying on the floor obviously in some pain and great shock, so pleased when he got to his feet and was able to walk back, just hope so much he and the horse are ok. These things are going to happen from time to time as the magnificent horses are unpredictable, just so horrible to witness.Very strange day there but it proves to us all just how well the guards and horses are protected and looked after. Thank you again for all you do to show us so many times hinges in and around Horse guards.
Prayers for the lifeguard 🙏 hopefully he’s okay just little sore. ❤️ could been worse, lose horse could have bolted into the crowd and more injuries. The police and horse handler guards were quick to assist 👍
Praying for the Troopers and horses. Very sad about the injuries.
Hello John from Australia - Thank you for your commentary and respect for the soldiers and horses. I hope the trooper is not badly injured. Happening on the eve of Anzac Day makes it more poignant with memories of the sacrifice these soldiers make for us all
Anzac Day here in Australia & just woke up to the news here of the picture with white horse covered in blood running down street which was so heart wrenching hope all is ok with the horse & guard ❤
What an incredibly unfortunate day. The responses of everyone in both instances, was remarkable. Wishing only speedy recoveries for the guards and horses, and HUGE thanks to those who rushed to help, professionally and layman, from across the pond in Ontario Canada
That dappled grey police horse is absolutely beautiful.
London City Walks was mentioned in Daily Mail on-line just now capturing the trooper being thrown. Well done John
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The horses running reminded me if Sefton many years ago running from the ira bombing in hyde park .how that horse survived I will never know...
Yes I remember brave Sefton. That was a terrible day 1982
What happened?
@@evamaria7298 Sefton and his troop were caught in an IRA bombing in Hyde Park in 1982. 7 horses were so severely injured that they were euthanized on scene, with Sefton the worst injured of the surviving horses. A police horse named Echo who had been escorting the troop was also injured in the blast, though less severely than Sefton and his troopmates (Cedric, Epaulette, Falcon, Rochester, Waterford, Yeastvite and Zara). Another cavalry horse, Yeti suffered nerve damage in the blast, but no other injuries. Along with the horse injuries and deaths, two troopers died on scene, and an additional two would die of wounds later. Sefton underwent an emergency operation of about 90 minutes to save his life, and would go on to have a total of eight hours of surgery for his injuries. He would go on to make a complete recovery, even returning to service later that same year. He served for a further two years before retiring, alongside police horse survivor, Echo, to the Home of Rest for Horses. Sefton went on to live to the grand old age of 30.
Sadly, they were not the only horses injured in IRA bombings during that time. One police horse, Albert, retired to Redwings, blinded by the blast he had been caught in. I'm sure there were many others, but I only know of Albert because I got to meet him. My dad formed an instant bond with Albert when we met him, with Albert demanding affection from my dad, who is not a particularly horsey person, but fell in love with Albert at first sight.
@@evamaria7298in 1982 the IRA loaded a car with a nail bomb and near hyde park barracks and it detonated as horses and troopers were passing. Horses and troopers were killed. A horse named Sefton ran from the carnage with nails embedded all over his body. He miraculously survived.
If you google Sefton the horse you will find a few news reports..
Horseys were out training it said on sky news. Yes horses caught members public got the horseys . Trooper on road wearing the boots with what looked like their brown uniform with shirt and tie that brown suit John xxxxx praise the Lord horseys still with us xxxxxx
Now I can exhale! Trooper up and walking.
So sad to hear about the accident this morning , hopefully all will recover quickly. Horses and humans.Thank you for your u tubes you have a nice speaking voice.🇳🇿❤️
What an extraordinary upsetting day for the guards, horses and all Personnal. Sending much Aroha out to everyone involved. Kia kaha. kiwi ❤
I'm sorry that people were injured by The Great Escape. It's a real shame that it occurred. They must have been badly frightened by something. I hope that the injured are doing okay as well as the horse that was injured. Monty was looking as regal as ever. Wickham is a beautiful boy. John, your comments can be very funny. 🇺🇸❤️🇬🇧I hope that the thrown trooper is okay.
The horses are definitly getting spooked by something today,
I don’t know when the last time I saw something like this , all in one day
I’m sure guard will be fine, was watching another video, and saw the guard walking ok, going back in
And the horses that went loose, wow
Just praying the white/grey horse is okay, along with the others,
Not sure if it was blood or paint, not sure also if it’s been confirmed yet,
I do know. All horses are accounted for, and returned back
Let’s send lots of love, prayers, to all guards, and horses , ❤️❤️🙏🙏
Makes u wonder if they sense something ..horses can smell fear and have esp..
@@Cazgirl-hq4hi you took my thinking, wonder if , I know it was a few days ago, but in uk we had Northern Lights moment, not sverywhere in uk, but, it spotted, ? Or it could just be, change of the weather, million things, but to get all this in one day, it is odd
Ffs!!!! WHY is it so hard to comprehend that a situation that puts the riders and grooms on edge, will ALSO put the horses on edge?? With the trauma this morning, I’d have seriously been astonished if the horses WERENT toey. The fact that they were is to be expected.
So sorry sweet horses 💖💖💖 and bless the troopers and the cyclists 💖💖💖💖💖
Hi John. Just wanted to say that I thought you showed enormous respect to the guard who was thrown from his horse. The fact that you choose not to get close and film him in that distressing situation showed great compassion on your part. Especially when lots of others around him were filming madly on their phones and no doubt posting to the internet.
It shows how much respect you have for the guards. Well done! 🇦🇺
That white horse was bleeding bad. Dear lord that is awful. I saw the pics. So glad they found them. Hats off the UK citizens who help to stop the one horse. Hope all guards and people who were hurt recover quickly.
John, you mused about why the horses in your video are unsettled this morning after what happened earlier. I am not proclaiming this as absolute but my thought on it is, horses are VERY sensitive to the energy of their rider. It's possible that there is concern among the guards that is in turn relayed to the horses via the grip on the reins, the way they are seated any little fidgeting that is not the usual norm (as just a few examples). Horses pick up on all of it and as an outside observer, you may not actually see it, but they feel it. Just my thoughts on the matter.
I agree with you. Horses are very sensitive. I think some horses have psychic abilities and can read the rider's mind.
@@chriswhalen1397 I'm not sure I'd go that far, but they're far more perceptive of body language than most humans. They do the equivalent of cold reading you, where they're looking for tiny changes in body language and micro expression to clue them in on your emotional state.
Ok I had a whole comment written and before I hit send the cat jumped on my iPad and it’s gone. And I’m too tired to write it all again. I will say I wasn’t expecting this when I logged on today, today being ANZAC day, a day that Australians and NZers observe to commemorate those who, initially lost their lives in the Battle of Gallipoli, in the first WW and, latterly to ALL of our service people who have died in all conflicts. It’s also a tragic anniversary for me personally as the day I found my fiancée after he had passed away in his sleep. So you can imagine how shocked I was to see the news about the horses. What an awful thing. Just goes to show, horses, no matter how well trained, are animals and are unpredictable. It wasn’t helped by it being a group of horses that panicked either. Horses, it CANNOT be stated enough, are herd animals. If one in a group panics, so will the others on the theory that “they’re scared and running so “I” should be scared and run too” You asked how you catch a spooked horse John? Well another commenter has already said it better than I can, so I’ll just say, a panicked horse will run till it can’t. By then, if you approach quietly you’ll usually have no issue catching it. Ditto loading. Tbh loading a traumatised horse is often easier than normal because they’re eager for familiarity. So glad to hear they’re all back and under vet care now and that the troopers weren’t seriously hurt
And sorry John, but your lack of “horse sense” is on display today(not your fault at all, you’re learning) Yes the horses are upset….ofc they are, their people are upset, so THEYRE upset. I don’t think the trooper being thrown came as a surprise to anyone who knows horses….again, horses are herd animals. Their survival depends on picking up cues from their herd, and today, much tho they LOOK calm, the troopers are on edge…..how can they not be?. The horses are picking this up. Note he was easy enough to catch. Glad to hear the trooper is ok…..I’m not surprised it took a minute to get up….he was probably well and truly winded. It’s a long way to fall wearing all that gear, and while I “get” the applause…….honestly? WORST thing to do….these horses don’t need loud noises right now. You saw how they reacted. I applaud them trying to carry on as normal because routine is good for settling the horses too, but I’m not sure it’s gonna work. I have to say I’m a little offended by the papers calling the hoses bolting a “rampage”. it was nothing of the sort. It was scared animals running away from something scary. The fact that at least one was caught by a member of the public should prove that. Poor horses. I wish the horses and the troopers speedy recoveries.
Hello Pauline , sorry to read about your fiance that must have been a horrendous time for you . Thank goodness for the likes of yourself Jenn and some others who talk sense without the hysterical , overly dramatic comments , " something in the feed or water upset them , silent dog whistles " to mention just a few ! Oh dear ! Of course the Troopers are on edge after what happened to their colleagues and horses , only natural and of course that passes on to the horses they and the Troopers are part of the herd , what affects one affects them all . The loose horse , someone said was Wrangler headed towards the tunnel and the stables , a place of safety and familiarity for him . Poor Trooper must have been thoroughly winded , any fall does that but when wearing the cuirass , wow ! Like you I can understand the applause , I'm sure the Trooper appreciated it , if he even noticed 😊, but not a good time . As the day progressed things could only improve , back as soon as possible to a normal days routine soldiers ! Must have been a squash in the stables and hard when the Blues rode back in ! Right checking where the cat 🐱is before I press send 😂😂 Take care and have a good day xxx
Thank you Kath…..yeah it’s not my favourite day of the year. My partner was a huge animal lover too. This would have upset him too. And thank YOU for your well thought out and reasoned comments…..honestly some of the hysterical comments made in these situations are scary. I’m pretty sure that some just saw the pictures and went for it!!!
@paulinemegson8519 Hello Pauline. I'm sorry to read of the passing of your fiancé. I'm sure it was devastating to lose the love of your life. Perhaps you kitty sensed your sadness yesterday and tried to provide some comfort. Take care dear.❤🐈⬛
This incident comes under the heading “things that could never happen”…. But since it did, I can only pray for the safety and health of the beautiful horses , the brave troopers and the injured bystanders
I'm so happy that no more carnage took place.What a morning!
Well wishes from the US, praying all are ok.
A Lt Colonel of the Guards made a great information video giving up to date information , it's on YT. Very professional gentleman. No crap like the 'media'
The media survive on reporting " crap " !
Hope the guard is ok not hurt please keep us updated on this story 😅😅
I was waiting for your update on this story, since it came across my feed this morning. I'm sure everyone involved, horses included, are quite shook up. Fortunately, I don't think it likely the grey is seriously injured, as it was still running. The injury probably looks a lot worse than it is, horses are made of much tougher stuff than people might think, thank goodness. A few stitches, maybe some bute, and perhaps a little box rest or field turnout during its recovery, and the horse will be right as rain in no time, I'm sure.
Edit: Regarding catching loose horses:
- you catch them when they slip and fall and they're fairly easy to grab as they get up, and usually want some good reassurance and comfort after their great escape
- you herd them into a manageable area where they're contained and can't run anywhere else, and then work to calm them down and catch them up
- you wait until they calm down themselves, and gather them up then
most other options would be considered extremely risky, and unlikely to be attempted, except where the risk to life is extremely high.
Edit 2: Loading the horses once you have them rounded up probably isn't too difficult. I've certainly loaded horses that didn't want to load, and it takes time and patience and persistence, and sometimes physically lifting each foot onto the ramp, but almost all horses can be loaded up with a little care and knowledge.
Not so sure about the grey. Panic can result in animals(that includes people) not even noticing injuries that at other times would immobilise them. Hopefully that isn’t the case here tho.
@@paulinemegson8519 While this is true, I'm inclined to believe based on the footage I have seen that the grey has an ouchy leg (but probably not broken), and some lacerations to the neck, chest, and possibly head. It is probably quite badly bruised around the chest and shoulder area too. Generally, these will be recoverable injuries with a little TLC, some pain management, possibly box rest, and some wound cleaning and stitches, based on my experiences with both my own horses, and horses I've worked with. Blood always looks so much more dramatic on a grey than on a darker horse, and it doesn't appear to have lost a substantial amount of blood, and I'd fully expect that if the horse had broken a bone in its injured leg, it would have come to a stop much sooner, and showed obvious signs of lameness when it contined to bolt.
The video showing the horses running down the street with the white covered in blood down the front of him. We live in NW Illinois USA and it has hit the network news which goes entire country. The white horse was running with two others at full tilt, but the injured horse with the blood did look a bit horrific from the white background. I hope the trooper is okay as well as the the horses, especially the visibly injured one.
Prayers for the 5 people who got hurt and to the gentleman who is going to help catch the horses and return them to London. To the 4 people who are in the hospital heal and we will see you when you return and the horses to.
Thank you John for sharing such amazing videos. Your care and compassion for both troopers and horses shines through with your commentary. 👍🏼🙏🏼
Good evening John, thank you for todays video!
As a “Dutchie” and a teacher, I do understand the value and importance of history, honor and duty, and the traditional aspects and habits you have in the UK.
As a matter of fact, because of your video’s, John, I got inspired and learned a lot more about it!
But…. Is it nowadays a responsible job to maintain at Horseguards? With all the tourists who think they are in Disneyland and have no clue what’s it about? The traffic with all the buses, bikes, cars, not to mention the demonstraters who really upset the horses…. I can understand they are fed up with it and I cannot blame them. We had to wait for accidents and incidents like this. It is a difficult situation….
John, your consideration for the trooper thrown from his horse and your not filming it Was admirable, I have also seen it In the papers where they placed some of your footage? Sending best wishes to all the troopers.
I remember going to London a few years ago and talking with one of the armed police officers. He was one of the nicest people I have ever met. Such a responsible job, I won't ever forget that guy, he restored some of my faith in the British police.
Also lovely to see the king's guard and all the troops as well.
Thanks to all these guys and the police and military horses and dogs for their service to our country.
I'm having a hard time writing through tears. I dearly love the Tròopers; every one. I am horrified to read of this incident with Them and their horses. Please send them my love and prayers.
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