The sad horse was having a difficult day and just let them know he said "Oh Heck No!!, Not today buck-a-roos!! My hats off to the poor guard who did a great job of enduring it all! Better day tomorrow to them both!
Lol at all the "experts" here. The guards know what they are doing. The horse was a bit spooked and the guards are used to these situations. Certain noises can spook certain horses and they don't take them in immediately as it is all part of training them. Right at the beginning the soldier the first thing he did was check to make sure the bit etc were fine. It can be many things in particular marches that spook them. All in a days work. Perhaps occasionally the tourists need a reminder they are not at Madame Tussauds.
Wrong. The horse is not a spooked horse. The horse seems to be in pain round its mouth. They needed to get it into its stall, into a halter, and have its gums and teeth checked. I’m sure that’s what they did-eventually.
@@giorgioditizio6293 fairly sure that you're a little late on the "toy soldier" remark...... they are dressed like toy soldiers in fabrics that isn't quite conducive in hot weather.
I love it. The horse says I’m out of here and turns and goes. The noise from the drums must echo around there terribly sometimes and really bother their ears.
@@evelynbare1975 Definitely could make him anxious. And, when the bagpipes showed up in front he went really nuts. I’m sure the dinosaurs that follow later didn’t calm him down any either. 😉
I grew up with horses. Even if you have never been around them, you can certainly see the power of these animals. The tourists standing there with their small children right up from confounds me. Excellent horsemanship and good training, teaching the horse to complete its duty. The poor guard, but he did generally keep the upper hand. He didn't allow the horse to bolt, but he got the horse into safer place.
How stupid are these torists just standing there, dont they know how dangerous this situation is. Full respect to the gaurd controling the hourse with one hand. And they need to stop protesters on this street,
@@sandib4234 If you're stupid enough to stand near a spooked horse and get kicked, you deserve the ambulance ride to the hospital and following surgeries. Especially with these horses. Beautiful they are but dangerous they become when angered.
@@cbuffflyI think the tourist are shocked at what's happening, they just stand there to see what the horse will do next, they don't realis, 😮 the dangerous side of it
😢😢😢😢 I feel so sorry for the horses who must stand there induring the tourist's who touched them all the time and then came the bagpipes, so sad. But the guard was in control
The drums are the problem, not the bagpipes, it happens regularly, when the drums are played, the sound reverberates deep inside,.the body, The government should ban the playing of drums & music, as they pass by the horseguards, after all it's only a short walk, it won't make such a difference, to them, But will make a large difference to the horses, we've seen it so often, the horses get upset , especially with the drums😢 I would like to see these marches banned from going passed the horse guards, altogether, they should be diverted, away from there, most of them do it on purpose to upset the horses & the poor guards have to struggle to bring the horses under control, chanting is another thing that upsets the horses, 🐴💂🏼it's pure evil 👿and needs to be STOPPED😠 NOW, AMEN!
These are military horses they need to learn to adapt. I would imagine that if every time they have a fit the horseman gives it will reinforce the bad behavior.
He does this all the time. They’re trying to train him to stay on post. It’s only an hour at a time, but this particular horse just hates being out there.
Guard has definitely got all my respect in the control of the horse especially with one hand on the reins , respect to the soldiers aswell who are helping in this horrible situation for all concerned
It's not horrible unless you simply take a horse from the countryside and plop it in the middle of a busy city street. The horses are trained and taught to be familiar with the pipesand drum, along with Cannon and gunfire and all city noise long before they are assigned to guard the palace. They're army horses who also march in front or with the band while it plays during the changing of the guard or occasions like the Queen's jubilee, her funeral, and the king's coronation. Also, they only stand for an hour at a time, then go back to the stables, their saddles and tack are removed, and they get water, hay , and sometimes oats, along with a brushing out . You clearly know nothing about these horses, so shut your yob.
I feel so sorry for those horses and what they have to endure. I know they checked but I think that bit is bothering him. They are just like people..we have days where we are hurting or sick. 😢 That black horse is gorgeous! I forgot to mention that I have ridden horses for over 40 years, both English and Western.
@@NuggieIsMissing I respectfully disagree..he could be distressed but there’s an underlying cause. I heard the soldier, wearing camo, say there is something bothering the horse. As to why they waited so long to take the poor thing back is another story.
😂😂😂😂 Oh my goodness. That is so pathetic. That horse is a animal. Some of them can't tolerance that kind of things. Show them respect. They are not children or humans
@@Kissameassa538 oh my goodness. Are you for real. If I make mistakes so be it. All I can say is this. Grow up little girl. You mean nothing to me. So I don't care what you are saying.
What great horsemanship thag Guard displayed well done sir 😊 and who can blame the Horse Guard for not wanting to stand there and be pawed over by disrespectful idiots,and the fact the Guard had to tell them to get back just shows what idiots they are x Sarah
I think the horse was in pain...could have had a tooth ache etc......I do hope the horse overcame the stress ❤ The guard & team were all superb. Bless you all 💛 xx
These horses are treated better than you or I. They are in excellent condition all the time and live very comfortable lives. Regular check ups are just part of it. Believe they are being cared for.
In my opinion, much of the issues what arise in the horses are caused by “demonstrations” along the street. All sorts of problems come along because the horses aren’t accustomed to crowds of people marching down the street. They spook the horses and the bagpipes seem to drive horses into fits! If they forbid marching demonstrators from using that street at all, much of the horses’ problems may be solved. ❤️🐈
I absolutely agree. He seemed to become agitated then we heard drums banging then he went a bit worse and we heard bagpipes then the silly demonstrators frightened the horse altogether with their whistles, honking horses and dressed as alligators etc. poor horse, poor guardsman. He also needs a vet to check him out, the horse not the guardsman! 😂
Guard horses like police horses are desensitized to everything before going out in public. Noticed the other horse had no issues with the noise etc. he seemed young and in pain so wanted to just return to his safe place.
I did a bunch of reading on the training of the guards and the horses. You're right. The soldiers all work with the horses and the horses know them. Horses have bad days too.
Once a horse realizes it can get away with acting up and is awarded with going back to the stable (with the other horses and stall mates), it will continue to act up and misbehave. Of course, they must figure out first if the bit, bridle is the issue, or the rider. Not once have I seen these guards be abusive towards their horses. These horses are big, strong animals, and it takes a lot of kind training and compassion to direct the horse to do what they do. 😊
That horse is champing for a reason. Something going on with his mouth, obviously. He needed to be relieved of duty so he could have his mouth examined more thoroughly. They keep forcing him back into the guard station. What the heck? He’s trying to tell you something’s not right. It’s cruel.
Of course no one observed at 2:00 that someone did come out and check the mouth and bridle placement. Watch before popping off please. I agree that the horde was just having an unsettled day.
That horse is definitely in a great deal of distress. Why don't they remove him to try to see what the problem is? Seems to be something to do with the bit.
Why these soldiers trying to keep the horse in a place that is obvious he doesn't want to be. Why not take him to the stable and check his reins and mouth, something is bothering him, or he just decided to take the day off.
Because if you don’t at least try to get them to be still, they learn they can have a bad moment and go home which is a bad thing because then the horse learns that they can behave like that in any situation
You'll notice the first thing the senior guard did was check the horse's mouth. From another comment by someone claiming to know more about this individual horse (who knows if true) it is allegedly a young horse in training so is still getting used to the job. They also only take him out for much shorter periods than normal, whilst he learns the role.
@@virginiaalonso1927I don’t blame him. I would be tired of the people & the noise too. The drums would drive me crazy & once the bagpipes started that would really set me off. I don’t like bagpipes & never have & I am hard of hearing so I imagine the noise for the horse would be much louder & more annoying. Maybe get him a set of earplugs. Lol. Then with people pawing all over my face I would really loose it. The guard did an excellent job of controlling the horse, one handed & without o horn to hold on to. I have only ridden western & only once because the horse ran away with me. My friend had to catch up with me & stop him. I walked back to the barn because I wasn’t getting back on that horse. The horse was probably laughing his head off saying, well I certainly got her didn’t I.
Horses are individuals. Some are calm, and others are skittish. Some are gentle natured, while others are actually mean spirited. One of my uncles was killed when his horse threw him. The horse was an Arabian, but very spooky. My father was thrown from his horse and injured. I was nearly thrown by a spooked horse. Horses are beautiful animals, and I enjoy them...from a distance.
I feel sorry for the horses 🐎 😢 Standing in one place and subject to Disrespectful tourist. These are magnificent animals. The king should be outraged 😠
So proud to be British with these service animals, military and police forces showing their long standing and historical expertise. As ‘others’ touch, joke and laugh thinking they are in Disney land.
The horses r standing there for 1 hour per week! Not bad to have a Royalty treatment for hugs, treats, respected, lots of buddies, best food, best blankets & tack. What i don't understand is this job for these gorgeous equine... these tall & dark irish horses? They seem quite nervous. (Think of beautiful clydesdales' dispositions).
@@queenbee3647 They do that when they are nervous or bored, doesn't necessarily mean that there is something wrong with the bit. Had a bit with a roller for one of my horses, kept him occupied...rather like a fidget spinner for a child. However, my tack was nowhere near as complex as the bridle used by the horse guards with 4 reins.
I wouldn't be a bit surprised with all those tourists grabbing the reins there being pulled from both sides and the poor guard can only use one hand to control the horse.why don't people think.
😂Drums not the pipes, it's how they beat the drums that upsets the horse, certain patterns of drumming & how hard they beat the drum, can go deep inside into the body, near the heart that's what scares the horses, they seem to beat the drums louder when going by the horse's either ban them, or get them to stop any sounds till they walk past the horse guards out of courtesy to horse & guard, Amen,we should write to the King& Ask him to stop it, Amen😮!
@@patriciadavis2506 what about the bands who play drums while going to and from Buckingham palace and St James palace? And definitely write to whoever is in charge and lob everyone’s complaints there
It didn't matter what the guard did, that beautiful horse was having none of it. He was playing up before the demonstrators came along but they only upset him further. I bet when he got taken back to the stables he calmed down.
When horses get anxious they want to move their feet. So learning to stand in place takes training. I see that they are taking him out and around a bit which is good.
They should have taken the horse and exchanged it for another one. The poor thing was in pain and couldn't tell them how he felt. They don't need to wear spurs either. I rode horses when I was younger and once you gain the respect of the horse, they are loyal for life.
And of course you are an expert in all things of the Kings Guards a nd the Kings horses. Not like the soldiers who work with them daily and spend months training with the horses. You know all there is to know. Right
Horse is fed up, bit in mouth may be hurting, people touching it, the beating of a drum that can be heard, & spurs being probed in it's side. Poor thing just wants to run wild & free. I know all of them are taken well cared for, but some times, one can have enough.
After seeing several videos of this horse I can confirm he is a fidgety boy. Some horses are just like that, he doesn't want to really stand still and that is okay. For those thinking he has been there too long- they change guard every hour on the hour, including the horses they sit on. If any guard feels the horse is too stressed they have an emergency buzzer they can hit. This horse is just notorious for being a bit squirrely and moving a bit more than others. Props to the guard for calmly handling it and letting the horse walk. It may be beneficial for them to let the horse do some runs to get out that excess energy before saddling him up again. *No I don't mean tired them out I mean loosen the horse up so it can relax and not be so pent up which is what it looks like after seeing this horses video clips after a bit. He is just full of energy and has to get it out. Its like when we are kids and jump up out of no where cause we. just. need. to. move. everyone has experienced that as a child- honest this is probably a young horse
I understand how that poor horse feels. I can't stand the bagpipes either. Add all the tourist & I would be ready to leave too. Maybe they need to do like at the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier - the area where the soldiers patrol is chained off so that the tourist can't disrespect the tomb.
I'm also shocked at how long they persevered with the horse, but if he'd passed his morning health check, then perhaps they knew that he was just in a bad mood...
These horses are used in many parades, often including the royal family, in which multiple military bands take part. They have to get used to all the different instruments being around them and have to learn not to react. They also have to get used to crowds of shouting, cheering people.
@@shirleyanneyoung955 yes, they do, but there are times the music &crowds are far too loud, it takes time for the horses to get used to the loud noises, also, the military bands play loudly but not enough to bother the horses, they also Don't, beat the drums in a way that, spooks the horses, it's just not necessary.!
@@patriciadavis2506 I did say the horses have to get used to the loud noises, the implication being that a horse won’t immediately be expected to stand calmly the first time they are exposed to noise. I’m not sure where your “knowledge” of drumming comes from but if you say the loud drumming from a military band isn’t the same as the loud drumming from every other type of band or lone drummer then I’m sure you think you’re right, ditto the “muted loudness” of the military bands to cater to the hearing of the horses. Maybe they just all walk on tiptoes to mute the sound of their footsteps. 🤣🤣🤣
No wonder the horse wanted to call it quits with the bagpipes playing away in the background, there not to everyone’s taste , you ask a German WW2 vet , because they say it’s the sound of the wailing dead. They have certainly put the fear of god into many a foe , wailing bagpipes and the devils in skirts coming at you with nothing under their kilt except a bayonet, it would certainly frighten me .
Should have been taken off duty at the first sign of trouble .Plain stupidity to try to put him/her back in the box in that condition. Public safety has to come before pride...and this was NOT safe. The fact that the guard could NOT control the horse was a first clue something was wrong---he should have got the hell out there immediately before someone got hurt. Not professional in any way at all.
The horse is absolutely bothered by something,it's mouth is the problem. I think the bit is hurting it in some way .They should change the guard and check it out.
I hate that the horse have to have the bit in their mouths as most of the horses have trouble with them I also don’t like to see the rub marks on the horse neck I think when the horse is not happy like this one they should just swop it as we all have bad days and thier will be days when they aren’t feeling well
The spurs are blunt, and they do not just "stick" the horses with them. If you have ever ridden hot horses, you would understand that they will often ignore you completely without spurs on. They are not sharp at all, and do not hurt they horses.
Although the Trooper tried amazingly to control + calm the horse...l found it upsetting it took so long before taking him in. He was either in some sort of discomfort or perhaps pain. Do hope he settled down ok back in his stable! 🐴💂💕
A demonstration on parade, people in dinosaur costumes, overly-excited little dogs barking at the dinos... and irritable, bored horses being ridden by soldiers carrying unsheathed (and extremely sharp) swords. What could go wrong?
Horses are beautiful, sensitive animals and sometimes they just get the nopes.. Just like any animal you work with, allowing THEM to call the shots is a mistake.. within limits allowing them to calm down and continue with their job is better than leading them off and encouraging misbehavior for the next time.
Why the Hell did they not just retire that horse for the day? What was the point in putting all these "visitors" at risk and obviously upset the horse and rider???
Where's the amazing Rastafarian soldier? He was brilliant with these horses. It must be really difficult for these horses and riders. The Quandry being that if they eventually let it go back to the stables, the lesson learnt is that playing up gets you off! Tricky!
The spurs are ceremonial and are blunted. The horses are well trained and extremely well looked after, and are on guard duty for just one hour a day. The UK has some if the highest animal welfare standards in the world and if these animals were being ill-used then it would make headline news.
I don't understand why the horse isn't trained to get used to the noises and all the rest like a policehorse. Don't do such things on the street, horse can fall on pavement due to slippery iron horse shoes on the stones. Thumbs up for guard.
Poor horse, must have decided, "Nah, mate, I ain't putting up with protesters and their drums nor beligerent, disrespectful tourists today, I've bldy had ENUFF, I'M OUTTA HERE, I'll THINK about returning when ppl are RESPECTFUL, POLITE, CONSIDERATE AND LEAVE ME THE HELL ALONE!!! And I'm not even gonna mention those noisy migraine inducing scsry prats
Just break my heart to see theses beautiful soul's having to stand there to keep the tourists happy should running around in open fields not to please bloody stupid people its cruel if you asked me
The guards do the best that they can do but when a horse gets upset there’s only so much a person can do to calm them down bless both of them
The sad horse was having a difficult day and just let them know he said "Oh Heck No!!, Not today buck-a-roos!! My hats off to the poor guard who did a great job of enduring it all! Better day tomorrow to them both!
Horses can also have a bad day.
They are NOT machines.
They have a brain and can think.
They are loving creatures, if treated right!
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I turisti sono irrispettosi ed assediano questi cavalli come tafani.
There's just days when a horse 🐴 gets tired of being a standing statue, and would rather be alone in a nice guiet stall chewing hay.😌
Lol at all the "experts" here. The guards know what they are doing.
The horse was a bit spooked and the guards are used to these situations. Certain noises can spook certain horses and they don't take them in immediately as it is all part of training them.
Right at the beginning the soldier the first thing he did was check to make sure the bit etc were fine. It can be many things in particular marches that spook them. All in a days work.
Perhaps occasionally the tourists need a reminder they are not at Madame Tussauds.
At last, someone talking sense. Thank you.
Wrong. The horse is not a spooked horse. The horse seems to be in pain round its mouth. They needed to get it into its stall, into a halter, and have its gums and teeth checked. I’m sure that’s what they did-eventually.
Colpa vostra. Avete trasformato le Guardie del Re in soldatini da operetta
@@giorgioditizio6293 fairly sure that you're a little late on the "toy soldier" remark...... they are dressed like toy soldiers in fabrics that isn't quite conducive in hot weather.
Well said
I love it. The horse says I’m out of here and turns and goes. The noise from the drums must echo around there terribly sometimes and really bother their ears.
Don't imagine the gaurd loves it when the horse acts up.
That horse is angry, ears back, tense stance. Horses have bad days, too, but they pick up on things we humans don't.
He’s upset by what sounds like drums and bagpipes in the distance.
@lottiestanley7696 that might be it, and it might make him anxious?
@@evelynbare1975 Definitely could make him anxious. And, when the bagpipes showed up in front he went really nuts.
I’m sure the dinosaurs that follow later didn’t calm him down any either. 😉
@@lottiestanley7696 a really bad day for that poor horse.
@@evelynbare1975 I’d have to agree with that… completely!!! 😊❤️
I grew up with horses. Even if you have never been around them, you can certainly see the power of these animals. The tourists standing there with their small children right up from confounds me. Excellent horsemanship and good training, teaching the horse to complete its duty. The poor guard, but he did generally keep the upper hand. He didn't allow the horse to bolt, but he got the horse into safer place.
How stupid are these torists just standing there, dont they know how dangerous this situation is. Full respect to the gaurd controling the hourse with one hand. And they need to stop protesters on this street,
Right, they think it's funny.!
@@sandib4234 If you're stupid enough to stand near a spooked horse and get kicked, you deserve the ambulance ride to the hospital and following surgeries. Especially with these horses. Beautiful they are but dangerous they become when angered.
I know! I would never stand in the way like these people do. It's common sense!!@@cbufffly
@@cbuffflyI think the tourist are shocked at what's happening, they just stand there to see what the horse will do next, they don't realis, 😮 the dangerous side of it
Guess you think they should scream and jump up and down in fear.
😢😢😢😢 I feel so sorry for the horses who must stand there induring the tourist's who touched them all the time and then came the bagpipes, so sad. But the guard was in control
The drums are the problem, not the bagpipes, it happens regularly, when the drums are played, the sound reverberates deep inside,.the body, The government should ban the playing of drums & music, as they pass by the horseguards, after all it's only a short walk, it won't make such a difference, to them, But will make a large difference to the horses, we've seen it so often, the horses get upset , especially with the drums😢 I would like to see these marches banned from going passed the horse guards, altogether, they should be diverted, away from there, most of them do it on purpose to upset the horses & the poor guards have to struggle to bring the horses under control, chanting is another thing that upsets the horses, 🐴💂🏼it's pure evil 👿and needs to be STOPPED😠 NOW, AMEN!
Thank you for the information
I would too! Demand silence when approaching..These protests have increased since going on since being on tv!!!!
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In my o😊union they should have a gate, and control visiting from the guards!
The fact the guards remain calm enough to try again speaks VOLUMES about their horsemanship. BRAVO!❤
Imagine what the police horses endure from some protestors or drunks?
Remaining calm and doing the wrong things is not good horsemanship. Remaining calm and doing the right things = good horsemanship.
Porque insisten ,pobre animal claramente tiene algo
@@hannaha4305They did well. Otherwise, the horse would have been fully nuts. Here, he disn't like the situation, but remained managable.
…and doing it with one hand while holding a sword in the other!!
Why don't they take the horse in, he's clearly in destressed?
They eventually did
It took far too long to take him in.
@@julieparini64 Sometimes they calm down after a bit. They can be like toddlers having a tantrum and you just have to know how to deal with them.
These are military horses they need to learn to adapt. I would imagine that if every time they have a fit the horseman gives it will reinforce the bad behavior.
He does this all the time. They’re trying to train him to stay on post. It’s only an hour at a time, but this particular horse just hates being out there.
Guard has definitely got all my respect in the control of the horse especially with one hand on the reins , respect to the soldiers aswell who are helping in this horrible situation for all concerned
The Guards use their knees and feet in much the same way as dressage along with their hand.
And spurs.
If it's going to be a good kings Gaurd Horse, it has to stay in the box and learn how to handle noises,crowds,etc.
@@joanlovelace7338 he is already a good Kings horse, even so they, like us, have their limits, Amen!
@joanlovelace7338 They are trained to not be bothered by the city noise before they are ever assigned to the guard stations.
It's not horrible unless you simply take a horse from the countryside and plop it in the middle of a busy city street. The horses are trained and taught to be familiar with the pipesand drum, along with Cannon and gunfire and all city noise long before they are assigned to guard the palace. They're army horses who also march in front or with the band while it plays during the changing of the guard or occasions like the Queen's jubilee, her funeral, and the king's coronation. Also, they only stand for an hour at a time, then go back to the stables, their saddles and tack are removed, and they get water, hay , and sometimes oats, along with a brushing out .
You clearly know nothing about these horses, so shut your yob.
I feel so sorry for those horses and what they have to endure. I know they checked but I think that bit is bothering him. They are just like people..we have days where we are hurting or sick. 😢 That black horse is gorgeous! I forgot to mention that I have ridden horses for over 40 years, both English and Western.
This is the fourth horse I’ve seen and I think you’re right they keep flicking their tongues out .
It’s called licking and chewing, a stress response
@@NuggieIsMissing I respectfully disagree..he could be distressed but there’s an underlying cause. I heard the soldier, wearing camo, say there is something bothering the horse. As to why they waited so long to take the poor thing back is another story.
That horse is grounded for a week.! I know they are trained to withstand noises but even they must think, oh sod this. ❤️🇬🇧
That horse is picking up on something out of the ordinary. Sound, smell, tension, something.
😂😂😂😂 Oh my goodness. That is so pathetic. That horse is a animal. Some of them can't tolerance that kind of things. Show them respect. They are not children or humans
@@CharmaineNel-t4n Just two things.
An animal
Some of them can’t tolerate.
Sorry I just hate incorrect grammer.
@@Kissameassa538 oh my goodness. Are you for real. If I make mistakes so be it. All I can say is this. Grow up little girl. You mean nothing to me. So I don't care what you are saying.
@@CharmaineNel-t4n Have I hit a nerve little girl! Either do it properly or not at all. Stupid !! 🇬🇧
These horses and Guards are so amazing and beautiful.
Poor little thing, it needs to break free. Some of us too have same exact needs. 🙋💖
I’ve not seen so many guards come out at once. What a beautiful sight and they are all so calm. Love watching the kind handling by these guys!
These guards are brilliant with the spooked horses. Excellent horsemanship.
What great horsemanship thag Guard displayed well done sir 😊 and who can blame the Horse Guard for not wanting to stand there and be pawed over by disrespectful idiots,and the fact the Guard had to tell them to get back just shows what idiots they are x Sarah
Looked like the horse was in distress and no one knew what to do to calm this sweetheart down. Hopefully he is much better now.
I think the horse was in pain...could have had a tooth ache etc......I do hope the horse overcame the stress ❤
The guard & team were all superb. Bless you all 💛 xx
These horses are treated better than you or I. They are in excellent condition all the time and live very comfortable lives. Regular check ups are just part of it. Believe they are being cared for.
In my opinion, much of the issues what arise in the horses are caused by “demonstrations” along the street. All sorts of problems come along because the horses aren’t accustomed to crowds of people marching down the street. They spook the horses and the bagpipes seem to drive horses into fits!
If they forbid marching demonstrators from using that street at all, much of the horses’ problems may be solved. ❤️🐈
It is the horse's job to stand and be steady, whatever the distractions. I am sure they are well trained.
I absolutely agree. He seemed to become agitated then we heard drums banging then he went a bit worse and we heard bagpipes then the silly demonstrators frightened the horse altogether with their whistles, honking horses and dressed as alligators etc. poor horse, poor guardsman. He also needs a vet to check him out, the horse not the guardsman! 😂
Guard horses like police horses are desensitized to everything before going out in public. Noticed the other horse had no issues with the noise etc. he seemed young and in pain so wanted to just return to his safe place.
As a rider and horse owner for 40 years, I am struck by the men on the ground in camo seem to handle and calm the horses better than the guards.🤔
I think the men in camo are guards themselves, just in between shifts at standing guard.
Same group of soldiers just doing a different duty.
9:07 idiot protesters.
I did a bunch of reading on the training of the guards and the horses. You're right. The soldiers all work with the horses and the horses know them. Horses have bad days too.
And don't forget, the mounted Guard is hampered by his sword and trying to control the reins wirh one hand......
Whew! That was a tough day for the horse and guard.
That’s how I used to feel when I had to go to work! I don’t wanna go today! 😫
Once a horse realizes it can get away with acting up and is awarded with going back to the stable (with the other horses and stall mates), it will continue to act up and misbehave. Of course, they must figure out first if the bit, bridle is the issue, or the rider. Not once have I seen these guards be abusive towards their horses. These horses are big, strong animals, and it takes a lot of kind training and compassion to direct the horse to do what they do. 😊
THIS, exactly.
That horse is champing for a reason. Something going on with his mouth, obviously. He needed to be relieved of duty so he could have his mouth examined more thoroughly. They keep forcing him back into the guard station. What the heck? He’s trying to tell you something’s not right. It’s cruel.
No. You're wrong. These horses are trained and cared for beyond anything your pea brain can imagine.
Guard uses his spurs too much.
He’s not in the mood for a parade. Seriously.
That’s what I’ve just said, I think the bits in his mouth have been placed wrong. It seems the bits are hurting him.
Of course no one observed at 2:00 that someone did come out and check the mouth and bridle placement. Watch before popping off please. I agree that the horde was just having an unsettled day.
That horse is definitely in a great deal of distress. Why don't they remove him to try to see what the problem is? Seems to be something to do with the bit.
How would you know that?
It’s the protestors and their loud music and microphones.
Everyone’s an expert, these are highly trained horse people and they are devoted to the horses…..
its always that box the horses are spooked in. its either the acustics it had or some smell coming from below as tunnels below them arches
I think it’s good for everyone to see a horse acting like a horse!
Why these soldiers trying to keep the horse in a place that is obvious he doesn't want to be. Why not take him to the stable and check his reins and mouth, something is bothering him, or he just decided to take the day off.
He got the Monday blues.
Because if you don’t at least try to get them to be still, they learn they can have a bad moment and go home which is a bad thing because then the horse learns that they can behave like that in any situation
You'll notice the first thing the senior guard did was check the horse's mouth. From another comment by someone claiming to know more about this individual horse (who knows if true) it is allegedly a young horse in training so is still getting used to the job. They also only take him out for much shorter periods than normal, whilst he learns the role.
He was tired of the people and noise.
@@virginiaalonso1927I don’t blame him. I would be tired of the people & the noise too. The drums would drive me crazy & once the bagpipes started that would really set me off. I don’t like bagpipes & never have & I am hard of hearing so I imagine the noise for the horse would be much louder & more annoying. Maybe get him a set of earplugs. Lol. Then with people pawing all over my face I would really loose it. The guard did an excellent job of controlling the horse, one handed & without o horn to hold on to. I have only ridden western & only once because the horse ran away with me. My friend had to catch up with me & stop him. I walked back to the barn because I wasn’t getting back on that horse. The horse was probably laughing his head off saying, well I certainly got her didn’t I.
Horses are individuals. Some are calm, and others are skittish. Some are gentle natured, while others are actually mean spirited. One of my uncles was killed when his horse threw him. The horse was an Arabian, but very spooky.
My father was thrown from his horse and injured.
I was nearly thrown by a spooked horse.
Horses are beautiful animals, and I enjoy them...from a distance.
I feel sorry for the horses 🐎 😢
Standing in one place and subject to
Disrespectful tourist. These are magnificent animals. The king should be outraged 😠
Poor horse just didn't want to go, probably spooked by the protesters bless him/her, and well done to the guards
So proud to be British with these service animals, military and police forces showing their long standing and historical expertise. As ‘others’ touch, joke and laugh thinking they are in Disney land.
This is why the protests shouldn’t be allowed to go down Whitehall. Too distressing for the horses.
Everyone should know a horses biting power is greater than a Pit Bull dog.
Most animals have a stronger bite than a pitbull. Horses can't stop in their chew cycle either
The horses r standing there for 1 hour per week! Not bad to have a Royalty treatment for hugs, treats, respected, lots of buddies, best food, best blankets & tack. What i don't understand is this job for these gorgeous equine... these tall & dark irish horses? They seem quite nervous. (Think of beautiful clydesdales' dispositions).
Give it up and let him go back to the Stalls, the People are scaring him. The Horse is trying toll you something! go get another Horse.
Close the gates. People are disgusting
Something is wrong with that bit or head stall. The horse is speaking as loudly as he can.
Thx. Wanted to make sure someone pointed it out.
Horse is tired of all those smelly people touching it.
😁
non il en a marre de rester des h immobile sans pouvoir bouger
@@soniaferhane7103they stand for one hour
Touching the horses should be totally forbidden
Really crazy that they don’t remove that horse completely. It obviously doesn’t want to play ball.
Horse are very stubborn ! If he is not happy nothing you can do about it !
It's not happy because it is in pain not being stubborn
Their not listening to the horse it’s horrible to watch. The horse is clearly trying to say something
It seemed like the placement of the bit was off. The horse kept worrying it and moving his mouth.
@@queenbee3647 They do that when they are nervous or bored, doesn't necessarily mean that there is something wrong with the bit. Had a bit with a roller for one of my horses, kept him occupied...rather like a fidget spinner for a child. However, my tack was nowhere near as complex as the bridle used by the horse guards with 4 reins.
Does the royal family actually sell itself as a tourist attraction?
Nothing else is done here with the King´s Guard.
I think that the bit was bothering the horse 🐎 It seemed very uncomfortable 😢
I wouldn't be a bit surprised with all those tourists grabbing the reins there being pulled from both sides and the poor guard can only use one hand to control the horse.why don't people think.
The dang drums and pipes will spook them! I’ve seen it happen a number of times!😢
😂Drums not the pipes, it's how they beat the drums that upsets the horse, certain patterns of drumming & how hard they beat the drum, can go deep inside into the body, near the heart that's what scares the horses, they seem to beat the drums louder when going by the horse's either ban them, or get them to stop any sounds till they walk past the horse guards out of courtesy to horse & guard, Amen,we should write to the King& Ask him to stop it, Amen😮!
@@patriciadavis2506 what about the bands who play drums while going to and from Buckingham palace and St James palace? And definitely write to whoever is in charge and lob everyone’s complaints there
It didn't matter what the guard did, that beautiful horse was having none of it. He was playing up before the demonstrators came along but they only upset him further. I bet when he got taken back to the stables he calmed down.
There is obviously something wrong with the horse.
😂😂 that little dog wasn't right sure of that costumed person.
I still feel like there is something in the boxes that is disagreeable with the horses.
It should be investigated.
Poor horses.
When horses get anxious they want to move their feet. So learning to stand in place takes training. I see that they are taking him out and around a bit which is good.
They should have taken the horse and exchanged it for another one. The poor thing was in pain and couldn't tell them how he felt. They don't need to wear spurs either. I rode horses when I was younger and once you gain the respect of the horse, they are loyal for life.
Spurs are part of the uniform and are for decorative purposes, they don't use them. Take a good look at the spurs next time you're near.
And of course you are an expert in all things of the Kings Guards a nd the Kings horses. Not like the soldiers who work with them daily and spend months training with the horses. You know all there is to know. Right
@@eleanorhansen6716 it doesn't take an expert to know when an animal is in pain.
Horse is fed up, bit in mouth may be hurting, people touching it, the beating of a drum that can be heard, & spurs being probed in it's side. Poor thing just wants to run wild & free. I know all of them are taken well cared for, but some times, one can have enough.
Y continue to try to make him stand there!?!?! He wants a day off WITH PAY!!
That guard did NOT just quit, the horse was hurting somehow/way & the guard took the horse to get it checked out .
After seeing several videos of this horse I can confirm he is a fidgety boy. Some horses are just like that, he doesn't want to really stand still and that is okay. For those thinking he has been there too long- they change guard every hour on the hour, including the horses they sit on. If any guard feels the horse is too stressed they have an emergency buzzer they can hit.
This horse is just notorious for being a bit squirrely and moving a bit more than others. Props to the guard for calmly handling it and letting the horse walk. It may be beneficial for them to let the horse do some runs to get out that excess energy before saddling him up again.
*No I don't mean tired them out I mean loosen the horse up so it can relax and not be so pent up which is what it looks like after seeing this horses video clips after a bit. He is just full of energy and has to get it out. Its like when we are kids and jump up out of no where cause we. just. need. to. move. everyone has experienced that as a child- honest this is probably a young horse
The more I watch of these horses, the more I believe they are really bothered by whatever bits are being used.
I understand how that poor horse feels. I can't stand the bagpipes either. Add all the tourist & I would be ready to leave too. Maybe they need to do like at the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier - the area where the soldiers patrol is chained off so that the tourist can't disrespect the tomb.
I'm also shocked at how long they persevered with the horse, but if he'd passed his morning health check, then perhaps they knew that he was just in a bad mood...
Doesn't like the drums and bagpipes, probably heard them before we did.
These horses are used in many parades, often including the royal family, in which multiple military bands take part. They have to get used to all the different instruments being around them and have to learn not to react. They also have to get used to crowds of shouting, cheering people.
@@shirleyanneyoung955 yes, they do, but there are times the music &crowds are far too loud, it takes time for the horses to get used to the loud noises, also, the military bands play loudly but not enough to bother the horses, they also Don't, beat the drums in a way that, spooks the horses, it's just not necessary.!
@@patriciadavis2506 I did say the horses have to get used to the loud noises, the implication being that a horse won’t immediately be expected to stand calmly the first time they are exposed to noise. I’m not sure where your “knowledge” of drumming comes from but if you say the loud drumming from a military band isn’t the same as the loud drumming from every other type of band or lone drummer then I’m sure you think you’re right, ditto the “muted loudness” of the military bands to cater to the hearing of the horses. Maybe they just all walk on tiptoes to mute the sound of their footsteps. 🤣🤣🤣
@@patriciadavis2506 the bands usually lower their volume when they come upon the horse on the mall, but rarely do the drums get lower
@@shirleyanneyoung955 They would have been exposed as part of their training.
No tourist should be allowed to touch the horse they could have anything on there hands.
And people have to be told to step back when a horse is acting up.
Those horses are so beautiful, but man I'd say it's a rough day at the office when they act up!
Se quiere ir! A lo mejor no se siente bien 😊
Rider has zero control of horse. Sorry for the horse, bad rider
That rider is a superb horseman, YOU attempt to control that horse with one hand, and holding a sword with the other. He did a great job.
No wonder the horse wanted to call it quits with the bagpipes playing away in the background, there not to everyone’s taste , you ask a German WW2 vet , because they say it’s the sound of the wailing dead.
They have certainly put the fear of god into many a foe , wailing bagpipes and the devils in skirts coming at you with nothing under their kilt except a bayonet, it would certainly frighten me .
A good horse for crowd control; he certainly made people move out of his way.
Should have been taken off duty at the first sign of trouble .Plain stupidity to try to put him/her back in the box in that condition. Public safety has to come before pride...and this was NOT safe. The fact that the guard could NOT control the horse was a first clue something was wrong---he should have got the hell out there immediately before someone got hurt. Not professional in any way at all.
11:50 He said : ''Where do you think you're going with that ridiculous trumpet? You know you scare the sh...out of the horses with that dam thing''.
Terrible intrusion ..... we protest your presences
The horse did not like the drums.
Horse are like people. Some days they say fuck it and want to stay home in the shall eating hay.
If you watch, when the drums in the background stop. He/she calms down.
The horse is absolutely bothered by something,it's mouth is the problem. I think the bit is hurting it in some way .They should change the guard and check it out.
They should get this horse inside! He is obviously in distress! 😢
I hate that the horse have to have the bit in their mouths as most of the horses have trouble with them I also don’t like to see the rub marks on the horse neck
I think when the horse is not happy like this one they should just swop it as we all have bad days and thier will be days when they aren’t feeling well
If he stops digging it with the spurs the horse will settle
They do not stick it with spurs. The horses are extremely well treated, well cared for and loved by the guards and grooms.
The spurs are blunt, and they do not just "stick" the horses with them. If you have ever ridden hot horses, you would understand that they will often ignore you completely without spurs on. They are not sharp at all, and do not hurt they horses.
Did the try changing the bit
Or loosen the curb chain ?
Pity they can’t change the whole bridle for something else eg a snaffle or hackmore
Although the Trooper tried amazingly to control + calm the horse...l found it upsetting it took so long before taking him in.
He was either in some sort of discomfort or perhaps pain.
Do hope he settled down ok back in his stable! 🐴💂💕
He’s upset by what sounds like drums and bagpipes in the distance.
shud stop protests and marchs near them its the noise that spooks them
A demonstration on parade, people in dinosaur costumes, overly-excited little dogs barking at the dinos... and irritable, bored horses being ridden by soldiers carrying unsheathed (and extremely sharp) swords.
What could go wrong?
The horse is having a 'tude. Feeling grumpy!
The horse is sensitive to that tunnel he doesn’t like it.
Obviously the noise would not help.❤️🙏🇬🇧
Horses are beautiful, sensitive animals and sometimes they just get the nopes.. Just like any animal you work with, allowing THEM to call the shots is a mistake.. within limits allowing them to calm down and continue with their job is better than leading them off and encouraging misbehavior for the next time.
Why the Hell did they not just retire that horse for the day? What was the point in putting all these "visitors" at risk and obviously upset the horse and rider???
Read all the others who have answered this question
Where's the amazing Rastafarian soldier? He was brilliant with these horses. It must be really difficult for these horses and riders. The Quandry being that if they eventually let it go back to the stables, the lesson learnt is that playing up gets you off! Tricky!
If this horse were human, it would have been a protester carrying a placard that reads "NO WORK TODAY!!"
The absurdity of how these horses are handled and no excuse for wearing those spurs on these horses. This hole guard thing is absolute animal abuse
The spurs are ceremonial and are blunted. The horses are well trained and extremely well looked after, and are on guard duty for just one hour a day. The UK has some if the highest animal welfare standards in the world and if these animals were being ill-used then it would make headline news.
It must be hard to endure as a soldier, but awful for the horses.
Maybe they don’t like drums and bagpipes
I don't understand why the horse isn't trained to get used to the noises and all the rest like a policehorse. Don't do such things on the street, horse can fall on pavement due to slippery iron horse shoes on the stones.
Thumbs up for guard.
Poor horse, must have decided, "Nah, mate, I ain't putting up with protesters and their drums nor beligerent, disrespectful tourists today, I've bldy had ENUFF, I'M OUTTA HERE, I'll THINK about returning when ppl are RESPECTFUL, POLITE, CONSIDERATE AND LEAVE ME THE HELL ALONE!!! And I'm not even gonna mention those noisy migraine inducing scsry prats
Something spooked this poor horse, someone in the audience made him want to bolt. In my opinion
There was drums and horn beating
Horse says Not today...
EDIT: It looks like his/her bit is the problem.
think the horse was pissed off with the 1970 cereal bowl haircut , my sister and brothers from the kitchen salon feel your pain
Just break my heart to see theses beautiful soul's having to stand there to keep the tourists happy should running around in open fields not to please bloody stupid people its cruel if you asked me
Probably wouldn't exist if it wasn't for this job - and we all do things we don't want to do.
Poor horses I feel for them, they've had enough of the whole scenario. Don't know why they have to have them there as props.
They are not props, they and the rider are working soldiers. It's the morons who think they are at Disneyland and are being disrespectful.
Exactly!!.....Should be in a field running free
Our Guard Horses are Fed Up with mobbing pests; as Fed Up as 0ur LifeGuards should be. Loyalty has its Limits too.