GUARD yells 'GET BACK' as crowd is almost TRAMPLED by overenthusiastic King's Horse!

Поделиться
HTML-код
  • Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
  • • Please click the LIKE / 'Thumbs Up' 👍 button when you watch the video as it helps the Channel to grow!
    • Please SUBSCRIBE to this Channel by clicking the 'Subscribe' Button ▶ (it's free and always will be!)
    • If you would like to JOIN this Channel as a Member: / @londoncitywalks
    #thekingsguards #kingsguard #horseguards #changingoftheguard #royalguards #thebluesandroyals #horseguardsparade #london #horses #thekingslifeguard #theroyalfamily #thehouseholdcavalry #military #army #buckinghampalace #kingcharles #londonwalk #londonwalktour
    / londoncitywalks
    GUARD yells 'GET BACK' as crowd is almost TRAMPLED by overenthusiastic King's Horse! 15.03.2024.

Комментарии • 329

  • @LondonCityWalks
    @LondonCityWalks  5 месяцев назад +92

    Dear friends around the world, please click the LIKE / 'Thumbs Up' 👍 button when you watch the video as it helps the Channel to grow! Thank you for taking the time to watch this video and I hope you enjoyed it! If you'd like to be notified each time a new video is published, please hit the 'Subscribe' Button ▶ and the notification 🔔

    • @user-mv8fk6gk7r
      @user-mv8fk6gk7r 5 месяцев назад +6

      Can’t find subscribe button

    • @LondonCityWalks
      @LondonCityWalks  5 месяцев назад +7

      @@user-mv8fk6gk7r It's just under the video, to the right of the Channel name. 🙏

    • @AnitaBowman-wl7gv
      @AnitaBowman-wl7gv 5 месяцев назад +10

      You turned the camara awayy just as ORMONDE was coming through the tunnel to go to the stables..he was 4th horse...

    • @LondonCityWalks
      @LondonCityWalks  5 месяцев назад +11

      @@AnitaBowman-wl7gv Rare example of me doing something 'prematurely' ...

    • @kathchandler4919
      @kathchandler4919 5 месяцев назад +3

      ATC is Air ? Corps , maybe Training , I'll look it up

  • @5714sqd
    @5714sqd 5 месяцев назад +38

    That was a frightening moment for the crowd. As a child, growing up during WW2, horses were everywhere. Our grocer, coalman, and general merchant all used horses for their daily/weekly deliveries. As did the local brewer who Mondays delivered to the pub to deliver massive casks of beer. It was my job to collect the horse droppings for our garden. Fascinating times long gone.

    • @suzerogowicz
      @suzerogowicz 5 месяцев назад +15

      As a child of the 50s/60s, I remember the old Rag and Bone man with his cloppy skewbald.
      Happy days 😊

    • @kathellison8084
      @kathellison8084 5 месяцев назад +12

      @@suzerogowicz Rag and bone man , fruit and veg man he came round after my bedtime but for that night I was allowed to stay up to see the horse 😍. My parents shop was just along the road from a wood yard they had a massive horse ( though every horse is massive when you're a little one 😀) probably a Shire who I used to insist on visiting . Parents didn't dare tell me when he wasn't there any more so said he'd retired to live in a big field too far away to visit , I cried 😐

    • @JoeS-n8z
      @JoeS-n8z 5 месяцев назад +13

      Happy horsey memories, I remember our milkman in London running down the road yelling at his horse to stop as he used to dash to the houses deliver the milk and the horse would just walk on slowly but occasionally he liked to go at a trot and the poor milk man could not keep up. He was a big fluffy horse and I am sure he would have been laughing at the poor milky chasing after him. Just a reminder too that there were very few cars in the road. We also had the rag and bone men with their horses and I seem to remember the coal man too! We usually had carrots ready for them all.
      .

    • @suzerogowicz
      @suzerogowicz 5 месяцев назад +2

      @@JoeS-n8z 😄😄😄

    • @suzerogowicz
      @suzerogowicz 5 месяцев назад +7

      @@kathellison8084 Ours came round on Saturdays, and we always had a carrot or apple for the horse 😁

  • @rianorman3526
    @rianorman3526 5 месяцев назад +32

    Ormonde is ALWAYS the star of the show!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰 xxxxx

  • @suehoward5457
    @suehoward5457 5 месяцев назад +48

    The trooper handled the horse expertly, well done to him. Makes you realise how dangerous it could be if the horse isn’t a happy bunny.

  • @user-pm8ii5xn5h
    @user-pm8ii5xn5h 5 месяцев назад +19

    4:26 p.m. In regards to horses biting; have you or friends watch their ears? The ears are the barometer of the mental state of the horse. I have been riding since around age 3-4. I grew up on an Iowa USA farm. Watching the ears kept me from getting bit many times. Kicked,too. If the ears are laid back, stay away, they are up to "evil"! Really enjoy your show John. I am old, and house-bound now at age 72. And live in Cedar Rapids,Iowa,USA. Thank you.😊

    • @teresabillings8378
      @teresabillings8378 5 месяцев назад +1

      Oh yeah. When you watch long enough you learn to watch the ears. 😊

  • @TracysavedbyChrist
    @TracysavedbyChrist 5 месяцев назад +28

    Glad no one was hurt. Never loose a healthy respect for a horse, any horse. I was glad to see Tipper this morning. That face🥰 absolutely made my day. Young man is still my fav because reminds me so much of my own but Tipper was the horse i always wanted. But theyre all just beautiful to watch!

  • @user-rm4rn1sf4g
    @user-rm4rn1sf4g 5 месяцев назад +4

    That horse is certainly listening to all that talking going on. His ears are alert. What a beautiful boy.

  • @madeleinegombert661
    @madeleinegombert661 5 месяцев назад +20

    I am so happy that you are alright John.

  • @wendypetersen7529
    @wendypetersen7529 5 месяцев назад +9

    I can squat down, but like you my knees hurt and I can't get back up without crawling to something to climb up. LOL

  • @jeanbridgman7513
    @jeanbridgman7513 5 месяцев назад +13

    The trooper did a wonderful job! John at his best for a close up🤗🇺🇸

  • @joraston
    @joraston 5 месяцев назад +20

    John in reference to the “ green beret” I found this:
    The Intelligence Corps wear Cypress Green berets, the AGC wear a darker shade (similar to the Commando green) including Staff and Personnel Support, Army Legal Service, Military Provost, the Rifles wear an even darker shade, Commando trained troops in Commando units (29 Cdo RA, 24 Cdo Engr Regt, Cdo Logs Regt), Small Arms School Corps and Royal Gurhka Rifles.

    • @sheilamorrell6329
      @sheilamorrell6329 5 месяцев назад +6

      Great info. Thanks

    • @winmarfbd909
      @winmarfbd909 5 месяцев назад +4

      Interesting info. Thank you!

    • @kathchandler4919
      @kathchandler4919 5 месяцев назад +1

      Ah, AGC could sound very much like ATC couldn't it, that would explain the green beret, very smart mind 🤔

  • @jayjohnson8426
    @jayjohnson8426 5 месяцев назад +10

    The poster close to the wall shows how close the horses rear end came to hitting the wall as it rattles when the horse goes into the tunnel as the horse clips it good job you moved back

  • @sandyferris6297
    @sandyferris6297 5 месяцев назад +28

    So pleased that the Facebook thieves are being sorted. I hope these include two of the cheekiest ie London City Walk and London City Walks. Keep up the good work.

  • @suzerogowicz
    @suzerogowicz 5 месяцев назад +23

    Hey John. It was very thoughtful of you to check on the crouching fellow. Even the man from the Guardshop looked concerned.
    Glad all was well. ❤

  • @maria.0812
    @maria.0812 5 месяцев назад +17

    Wow, that was a close call! It's good that everyone was unharmed.
    I've come here to check the horses for this weekend, and oh my god, I'm going to see Ormonde with my own eyes tomorrow! I think I manifested this 😂 Can't wait! Praying for good weather as well! 🙏🏻

  • @kimyanchus582
    @kimyanchus582 5 месяцев назад +11

    Almost getting stomped to death, never a dull moment with you John.🤣 Dressed for the beach.🤣Also I wanted to add what an incredible sound Big Ben always makes in the background.😘 🇨🇦

  • @brendakirby-tx9vg
    @brendakirby-tx9vg 5 месяцев назад +10

    Hi John, I'm glad you survived that scary moment, I noticed that the notice at the beginning of the tunnel was hit by the unhappy horse, stay safe John and thank you for the brilliant videos.

  • @evelynford2097
    @evelynford2097 5 месяцев назад +4

    Omg John i was really worried for you, i mean that Horse was Huge!!!
    Thank God for the skill of the Trooper on board...
    Was a magnificent piece of captured filming if thats ok to say so😮.
    Again so glad ur safe n sound along with everyone else

  • @user-gf6qd6qx8i
    @user-gf6qd6qx8i 5 месяцев назад +18

    Morning John. Approaching a small milestone with your subscriber count? Must be satisfying knowing you are brightening that many people’s lives.
    Put the champagne 🍾 🎉 in the fridge. Cheers.

  • @annmarritt4337
    @annmarritt4337 5 месяцев назад +23

    Good afternoon John , it’s great to see the blues and royals back .

  • @steveortiz3412
    @steveortiz3412 5 месяцев назад +5

    a bit of excitement this morning ???
    i was a bit surprised you had not jumped back at the first sign of trouble.
    braveheart!!

  • @armywidow6004
    @armywidow6004 5 месяцев назад +16

    WHOA, WHOA. So glad you're ok, John. Goodness me, that was a close call. WOW! The horse got up on the wrong side of the bed this morning.

    • @battles146
      @battles146 5 месяцев назад +6

      agree! excellent work by the guard bringing his horse under control - think also his fear the horse might lash out with his back legs once that close to the crowd - a parting 'gift' ?

    • @armywidow6004
      @armywidow6004 5 месяцев назад +3

      @@battles146 lol. A parting gift???? Lol.

  • @Misslillysprout
    @Misslillysprout 5 месяцев назад +4

    Tipper likes to pet the tourist instead of them petting him lol so cute

  • @fionagreenwood3231
    @fionagreenwood3231 5 месяцев назад +9

    I would have checked as well. Good man John xxxx

  • @user-nt2dq5qf2z
    @user-nt2dq5qf2z 5 месяцев назад +9

    So happy to hear your soothing voice. The silence was killing me

  • @patriciaoneilthiry5000
    @patriciaoneilthiry5000 5 месяцев назад +8

    I wasn't there but it scared the shit out of me....glad you are ok

  • @jayjohnson8426
    @jayjohnson8426 5 месяцев назад +19

    The cheek of the theif offering you a percentage and wants to steal your PayPal account aswell

  • @Swanoaks
    @Swanoaks 5 месяцев назад +9

    Held my breath there for a minute John; thought you were going to be pushed out of the way by the horse. Great to see the Blues and Royals and their horses back on duty. Again fun to watch the expressions of the tourist as they pose for a photo with the horses. So much happening. Another enjoyable watch, thank you: Kiwi

  • @tallships-horses
    @tallships-horses 5 месяцев назад +17

    Ormonde is back, the second horse in the second group - that's him

    • @KiwiGirl1
      @KiwiGirl1 5 месяцев назад +1

      🎉🎉❤❤

    • @teresabillings8378
      @teresabillings8378 5 месяцев назад

      I'm getting good at spotting Ormonde. I thought that was him.😊

  • @user-mv8fk6gk7r
    @user-mv8fk6gk7r 5 месяцев назад +15

    Well held by the trouper wonderful controlled ,

  • @LynnL3588
    @LynnL3588 5 месяцев назад +14

    I always recognize Tipper. Back socks and a beautiful forelock. He is one of my favourite ❤
    A lot of the horses that were clipped are growing their coats back to their blacker colour.

    • @LondonCityWalks
      @LondonCityWalks  5 месяцев назад +8

      He is such a kind and placid horse. One of my favourites too.

  • @livinglife5130
    @livinglife5130 5 месяцев назад +24

    That blue plastic bag blowing around could panic a horse and cause them to bolt they should be picked up.

  • @lindawallace3065
    @lindawallace3065 5 месяцев назад +11

    Wow close call!! You need a good drink now!😂😂😎🌻

  • @sheilamorrell6329
    @sheilamorrell6329 5 месяцев назад +6

    John that trooper was an excellent rider.

  • @peggybegin8241
    @peggybegin8241 5 месяцев назад +16

    Thank goodness you got results from the theft of your content. The nerve of the idiot offering you a deal!!!! You are an upstanding guy. Keep up the fine work you do. Whoa, that was a scary moment with the wayward horse!😮🙏🏻🥰

  • @jolp37
    @jolp37 5 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you John. I'm in NZ but born and bred in Guernsey. I've been to London a few times and I thoroughly enjoy your videos especially when there is drama as there was in this one. Hope you're recovered.

  • @sarahcartlandakamutley7597
    @sarahcartlandakamutley7597 5 месяцев назад +5

    I love seeing the horses and hearing background on the horses, you provide a wonderful service, you’re kind especially with the tourist you thought was ill. I love how you find out information about different soldiers or troopers that happen by. Thank goodness you were quick on your feet today though 😂. Stay safe and dry xx

  • @gracewashburn8276
    @gracewashburn8276 5 месяцев назад +12

    Wow, that trooper handled that horse very well but still those people they’re too close to the line. They don’t understand the animals have a mind of their own. That even made me a little nervous seeing the way, he came up the ramp and out the door. He was in a big hurry, and not very happy about it either 😮😮😮

  • @nataliemoulding234
    @nataliemoulding234 5 месяцев назад +14

    afternoon john ouch that was close tourists stay well back from these lovely horses

  • @KIP417
    @KIP417 5 месяцев назад +7

    💜💚💛 There should be a horse named Poirot working alongside Hastings. 😄😆😂

    • @avryllsixtus3429
      @avryllsixtus3429 5 месяцев назад +3

      What a cool suggestion....

    • @KIP417
      @KIP417 5 месяцев назад

      @@avryllsixtus3429 Thanks

  • @paulinemegson8519
    @paulinemegson8519 5 месяцев назад +11

    Lol I love that🙄😱 a “percentage deal” after being caught, knickers down, pinching YOUR content!! Some people DO have a cheek🤯🤣. Looking a bit nippy there John, and that sky is a tad ominous I have to say☂️ Great to catch the Blues coming in tho, and yeah, the guard does seem a little short after so many long guards 😂
    And now they understand WHY they need to stand back!! Why does it take a near miss to get people to understand the basic fact that animals are NOT predictable!!! (I will add tho, that it’s VERY rare for a horse to ACTUALLY run humans down-“knocking”them over is another matter tho 😉😳😇. In fact in battle training, horses used to need to be TAUGHT to trample humans, because the natural instinct is to NOT do so)
    Note to self: keep an eye out for video of John making like a rabbit🐰🤣
    Wow the rain set in fast and heavy didn’t it? Glad we’ve finally confirmed Tempest👍 and I believe that soldier was Engineering Corps John tho I’m no expert at all(yes this is just covering my arse in case I’m totally wrong😇🤣)
    What DID the LifeGuard horses have for brekkie this morning??😱🤣 they all seem hyped today…..or maybe they’re just keen to get home before it rains?😂 “name all 7 horses”? John, most mornings I have issues remembering MY name!🤷🤯

  • @marywood6270
    @marywood6270 5 месяцев назад +7

    Well done john on the FB win...if i come across any more i will let you know..

  • @swan0982
    @swan0982 5 месяцев назад +5

    Well you gave us a good scare to start the day, yikes. Glad you’re okay and all others; the trooper would have been devastated if anyone was hurt even though it wasn’t his fault.
    Happy day to you from Tennessee.

  • @LynnL3588
    @LynnL3588 5 месяцев назад +13

    Wow, that was almost a squash for you. Scary. I do see Ormonde in the back

  • @cindiweiss7312
    @cindiweiss7312 5 месяцев назад +10

    I thought I saw Ormonde. Be careful John I am always afraid you are going to get hit by a bus but this time it was a horse.😅😅

    • @zosemabubble7825
      @zosemabubble7825 5 месяцев назад +2

      Good idea to always have a clean pair of undies on for that very eventuality!! 😅😅😅

  • @JoanMinchew-it1lz
    @JoanMinchew-it1lz 5 месяцев назад +5

    Hi John lovely Tempest with his cloud and rain drop blaze

  • @jax33881
    @jax33881 5 месяцев назад +4

    Here, late, but on roll call for present and counted for to visit u and loveable horses❤

  • @kizzyarseneau5740
    @kizzyarseneau5740 5 месяцев назад +7

    Some good looking horses ❤

  • @Pagan6979-be6ct
    @Pagan6979-be6ct 5 месяцев назад +1

    That was a close call John glad to see no one got hurt... the horse moved so fast. Dear Pagan ❤following behind wondering wth is wrong with her buddy. Too bad the Gatesman didn't come out. Morning John kiwi is looking forward to what Saturday brings (it is Sat. night here) 😀

  • @margaretannwhyte2116
    @margaretannwhyte2116 5 месяцев назад +5

    John,I think that’s terrible about people sharing your great work. I must admit when your on and you explain a lot of things to us. Have a lovely weekend.Take care.

  • @pamelacurran7170
    @pamelacurran7170 5 месяцев назад +1

    Just got round to watching this video, my favourite boy is back "Ormonde" Hope he is here for the season and puts those tourists in their place.

  • @user-ko4fd7im3j
    @user-ko4fd7im3j 5 месяцев назад +2

    John, I'll never get to London so I really enjoy your videos. Wow that was a scary moment eh? As a horse owner for most of my life I like to watch the magnificent horses. They are gorgeous!

  • @lynclark893
    @lynclark893 5 месяцев назад +1

    What a lovely natured horse Tipper is. Hasn't had any lessons from the school of Ormonde yet.

  • @clairebrookes2923
    @clairebrookes2923 5 месяцев назад +9

    Omg..couldnt breath for a mo there..that waz way too close thought yu were gonna get squashed there.
    Another fab morning of filming..thankyou

  • @LizTH
    @LizTH 5 месяцев назад +9

    John that is wonderful news getting stolen content removed ! I see it stolen from others too. It really is disgraceful.

  • @olgat888
    @olgat888 17 часов назад

    OMG!!! I glad you're ok. That was really close.😮😮😮

  • @jeanbridgman7513
    @jeanbridgman7513 5 месяцев назад +4

    I am careful only to sign in with you. God Bless ❤️🇺🇸

  • @mikestewart9215
    @mikestewart9215 5 месяцев назад +5

    Thank you for posting this

  • @lindahayman8291
    @lindahayman8291 5 месяцев назад +2

    Gosh John, I was worried for you when that horse lost it. The poor trooper looked very worried too. Can't wait to see you escaping on film. 🤣

  • @fionagreenwood3231
    @fionagreenwood3231 5 месяцев назад +9

    Good afternoon John happy weekend to you xxxxx

  • @Lynsey516
    @Lynsey516 5 месяцев назад +1

    That was a close call with the horse, glad you and the crowd managed to get out of the way on time.

  • @Barry_P
    @Barry_P 5 месяцев назад +9

    18:50 I think he may have said "AGC" Adjutant General's Corp, they wear green beret, and both the shoulder TRF and the cap badge look about right.
    They're the largest Army Corps responsible for Admin, HR, Legal, MP and Provost and probably many more services.

    • @christinewhitfeld7939
      @christinewhitfeld7939 5 месяцев назад

      Can you please tell me what an adjutant is?

    • @Barry_P
      @Barry_P 5 месяцев назад

      @@christinewhitfeld7939 In the simplest of terms, it's an officer assigned to 'assist' the commanding officer.
      So, I'm not ex-military, but I'm thinking along the lines of a mixture PA/HR/Admin officer, maybe ??

  • @user-pm8ii5xn5h
    @user-pm8ii5xn5h 5 месяцев назад +1

    I've had a horse spin on me like that! That trouper did an excellent job. 1641 p.m. What a great show it was.

  • @armywidow6004
    @armywidow6004 5 месяцев назад +10

    I'd call THAT crowd control.

  • @elainebrown5586
    @elainebrown5586 5 месяцев назад +2

    Welcome back John I hope you enjoyed Paris. I saw some familiar faces incoming Monty Ormonde and maybe Northumberland.
    Phew that was a close call with the horse leaving. Very difficult to see markings but did think maybe Orion.
    The content thief’s name is very fitting “Nick” as he nicked your videos. Damn cheek of him

  • @cassandra5875
    @cassandra5875 5 месяцев назад +7

    Have a wonderful weekend 😊

  • @JoanMinchew-it1lz
    @JoanMinchew-it1lz 5 месяцев назад +2

    Glad that you or anyone else did not get hurt John

  • @grannygoes
    @grannygoes 5 месяцев назад +4

    First horse making turn on your side of 3 I believe is Ormonde. The 3rd in line of the first B&R entering stable.

  • @Maggie_1957
    @Maggie_1957 5 месяцев назад +7

    John stay safe

  • @synappticuser-pu7mh
    @synappticuser-pu7mh 5 месяцев назад +1

    The horse that went crazy in the yard offered to do overtime to eat extra oats, but he was told there was no overtime today. So he made his point in the yard and went home 🐴🤣 Watch out, there will be horsey industrial action. 😊

  • @frankiepaige7647
    @frankiepaige7647 5 месяцев назад +4

    Happy Friday John have a great day. Take care.

  • @annharrison6696
    @annharrison6696 5 месяцев назад +1

    never a dull moment great video as always TY for your time A J

  • @jeannierenton7542
    @jeannierenton7542 5 месяцев назад +2

    I believe Ormonde was the 2nd horse of the 2nd group😁 I always like it better when you are on the other side because you can see their facial markings easier from that corner nearer the Chitsman

  • @susanmitchell9257
    @susanmitchell9257 5 месяцев назад +1

    Tipper seems to be very calm and beautiful ❤

  • @armywidow6004
    @armywidow6004 5 месяцев назад +10

    Facebook is wicked.

  • @annmarritt4337
    @annmarritt4337 5 месяцев назад +3

    Thank you for the video , have a great weekend .❤

  • @rebeccasorrell3660
    @rebeccasorrell3660 4 дня назад

    Omg! John so glad u are ok, wow, u never know

  • @frankiepaige7647
    @frankiepaige7647 5 месяцев назад +7

    Wow horse not happy

  • @lindaharris1085
    @lindaharris1085 5 месяцев назад +1

    Good evening John from NC USA I’m getting very late start watching Its stormed and rain buckets over most of the day I hate to hear about your fb page I don’t know what to look for to report anything That sweet horse was scary for a moment Glad you’re alright Love your videos Have a great rest of the evening ❤

  • @maryholder3795
    @maryholder3795 5 месяцев назад +3

    5:05 Hope your ok, as is the horse and that trooper, what a rider. One minute a normal leaving next chaos for all the tourists and the filmers.
    I do hope the trooper and horse are ok. That the trooper gets a stiff drink later.
    Was that Pagan, the last horse out with the C of H?

  • @LynnL3588
    @LynnL3588 5 месяцев назад +2

    Exciting when there is a new one. Hello Rufus😊

  • @jomarsh6449
    @jomarsh6449 5 месяцев назад +1

    I just found you this past week, actually..and have do enjoyed your videos… then, in about 4 or 5 days…. I was getting other named videos..some that I recognized as those I’d already seen from you.. but as I arched, I realized you weren’t speaking… so I looked at the name and there two or 3 other names… weird… hope you get it all sorted.. also hope that I get a chance to run into you when my beloved and I get over there in the next year ( as we hope ) !!! I love what you’re doing!! A old gal from Pennsylvania.
    🇺🇸

  • @B.A.767
    @B.A.767 5 месяцев назад

    I’m watching this on FB !!!

  • @operatorhelper
    @operatorhelper 5 месяцев назад +1

    Hi John. I wanted to ask you last summer you were recording at the kings guards, a horse who got a drink of water out of the blue bucket that the trooper brought outside for it. Do you by chance remember that horse his name I will never forget that video as long as I live, it was so touching and such a happy thing.

    • @paulinemegson8519
      @paulinemegson8519 5 месяцев назад

      There were several of these vids. Can you narrow it down any? I do recall Pagan was in one of them and is probably the most distinctive horse.

  • @kristinegrover9494
    @kristinegrover9494 19 дней назад

    John, if I tried sitting that way, we would need Q10 to get me back up.😅😂😂

  • @beckysingleton596
    @beckysingleton596 5 месяцев назад +6

    So the guy had the nerve to contact you and ask to keep some of YOUR content AFTER he stoled it? Wow!! No way in hell! Whatta dope!! On another note, after the chaos with the horse, I noticed Pagan was there!!! He was the very last horse, after the crazy horse. 😂

  • @aswanson42
    @aswanson42 5 месяцев назад +2

    Well, that wasn’t scary much, 😱. I’ve had lots of close encounters, but never an actual collision. A groom once told me horses dislike the squishy-ness of humans underfoot and will go to great lengths to avoid trampling us. It’s a comforting thought, but no idea if it’s true.

    • @paulinemegson8519
      @paulinemegson8519 5 месяцев назад +1

      It’s totally true. It makes sense too…..horses are flight animals. In the wild if they can’t run, they’re as good as dead, so horses are VERY cautious of their footing. They REALLY dislike novel flooring/ground surfaces(this is why many horses hate bridges….they feel and sound funny)because if they fall they could injure their legs. Back in the day, when horses were used in battle regularly, they had to be taught to trample bodies on the ground, because left to themselves they’d avoid anything on the ground.

    • @aswanson42
      @aswanson42 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@paulinemegson8519 Ah, that explains the reactions of an Arabian mare I rode as a kid. She would freak over any sign of water or wet ground on the race track where we took lessons. Also hoses lying across the track used to send her into a panic. We were told she was afraid of quicksand and snakes. She was desert-bred, so it made sense.

    • @paulinemegson8519
      @paulinemegson8519 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@aswanson42 yep water is a biggie for most horses because they can’t tell A:how deep it is and what the footing is like, and B: whether or not there’s a predator in there. Most eventers take a while to learn to enter water, and jump in and out of it. The horse REALLY needs to trust it’s rider. Actually here at HorseGuards there used to be a huge puddle that formed at the parade ground end of the tunnel. Mostly it was fine, but now and again one of the horses would decide “nup, not doing that today……there could be crocodiles in there!!” 🤣

  • @christinewhitfeld7939
    @christinewhitfeld7939 5 месяцев назад +1

    I think it's high time we saw John!!!

  • @Kellz58
    @Kellz58 5 месяцев назад

    Oh I have missed a bit the past several days, I'm glad FB assisted you so quickly. IG is a other place to watch out for too, it's why I don't go on anymore there. Ppl will take your pics and identity, just not safe. Congrats on your 50k about to happen, does not surprise me though ❤ take care

  • @avrilcrisp5725
    @avrilcrisp5725 Месяц назад

    I wouldn't say the horse was unhappy. Quite often they are just keen to get on with job or want to be at the front. These beauties are at the height of fitness and have the best of care so have plenty of energy.

  • @judisheldon5646
    @judisheldon5646 5 месяцев назад +2

    The people weren't back to the correct white line. I say "no more horses for them".

  • @maggiemadwestiemum4511
    @maggiemadwestiemum4511 5 месяцев назад

    Glad you are safe John that was scary. Really well done to the1 trooper he must have been really worried he did well not to panic

  • @barryeva9186
    @barryeva9186 5 месяцев назад +2

    Having been like that a few times I can tell you the like crouching down is re covering from a very heavy drinking night.

  • @vmcougarintn5035
    @vmcougarintn5035 5 месяцев назад +2

    Hi John! 🤓 Hastings is a nose wiggler! LOL He is good looking. He is playing with the bit. Their tongues are very long and large. I've been licked by a Clydsdale years ago. LOL 🐎 John nearly getting trampeled was funny. You moved just in time! ☺ The ding dong filming in front of Horse Guards is an idiot! Silly people we even have them in the USA. Tipper is a cute fellow (yes the horse is male). Thanks John, today was fun. Take care.

  • @yonderhillwildlife
    @yonderhillwildlife 5 месяцев назад +2

    Think the sign is missing due to whatever it is hung on being loose. Noticed a trooper testing it

  • @noemipacheco7814
    @noemipacheco7814 5 месяцев назад +3

    The spanish kids were loud but respectful because they said to each other (too loudly) they could touch the horse but not the reigns, not to be afraid. Podes acariciar al caballo means you can stroke the horse. Good kids, shouted a little too much that's all.

  • @tigrashadow74
    @tigrashadow74 5 месяцев назад +1

    oooh that horse was a bit scary...glad everyone was ok though. The Honourable Artillery Company is the oldest regiment in the British Army and the second most senior unit of the Army Reserve. 1537 Formation of the HAC. Good of you to check on that guy but you are right, you never know xoxox

    • @kah10161
      @kah10161 5 месяцев назад

      That’s the regiment that performs the gun salutes at the Tower of London.

  • @grahamallen3941
    @grahamallen3941 5 месяцев назад

    John, the soldier you spoke to yesterday wearing the green beret is probably a member of a Commando trained unit 29Battery Royal Artillery. His belt tells me he is from an Artillery Unit. All the best Graham.

  • @lindawallace3065
    @lindawallace3065 5 месяцев назад +2

    Good morning🌻😎

  • @msfrred1st
    @msfrred1st 5 месяцев назад +2

    Most likely the sign is with the signwriter. My brother was a regimental signwriter for 9 years and they don't usually have duplicates.