ARMY of POLICE move group of IDIOTS away from Horse Guards and The King's Guard!

ARMY of POLICE move group of IDIOTS away from Horse Guards and The King's Guard!
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[@LondonCityWalks]

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[@GlendaRatcliffe]

Hi John have the guards been told to tell the tourists not to let them touch the horses. I did watch a video yesterday n a tourist asked the guard if they could stroke the horse, and he said no n today no one is offering to touch them which I think is a good thing tbh as I've noticed the horses are sooooo much calmer which is awesome they stand there as they should n not clippity clopping as u call it 😂😂😂😂😂 buy I suppose it had to happen at some point n I for one am delighted no agitated horses getting upset it's not fair on the horse 🐴 to be upset its only the same as us cos if I was being pestered or harassed I would bite aswell 😅😅😅😅 so the no touching has at last been implemented wohooooooo best wishes darlin xxxx god bless the 💂 and god save the king 👑 ❤🎷🎺🇬🇧😍🐴💂👑🥾🪖🏫🚁🛸xxx

[@KIP417]

John, are you aware of a video short from " The King's Guards Channel (fan account)" which says you have been reported for harassment at Horse Guard

[@maggiemadwestiemum4511]

He knows and it's rubbish of course. Shocking though to see wasn't it. No one believes any of it

[@caroleforshaw6287]

​@@KIP417 it's rubbish

[@donnadeardorff4995]

I saw it but do not believe it either. John is my favorite videographer at Horse Guards. 😊

[@ginettechiverton7113]

So, the the Police are actually being more firm with the JSO Reckless clowns.It's about time too. 🇬🇧

[@barbaragouin7232]

I wonder how many of them have a mobile phone synthetic rubber soles on there footwear acrylic clothes all derived from oil

[@MorganGoldberg-u6w]

What's JSO?

[@jo4vt]

@@MorganGoldberg-u6w”Just Stop Oil.”

[@selinamcilwaine4731]

"Capturing Everything" is what I love about your channel John. I don't always comment but I watch and hit the like button. Many Thanks for all you do.❤

[@LondonCityWalks]

Much appreciated Selina, thank you! ❤️🙏🏻

[@BarbaraHicks-r5d]

Oh John, you are not pro or anti, not supportive or dismissive of anyone for their race, creed, religion, belief, sexuality, ability or disability. You do not support or dimiss any of the numerous protests captured in your videos. You are simply (if I dare say that, considering the hardship and effort you put in) a living diary of Horse Guards. Well done and please keep doing what you do so well! ❤👏👏

[@LondonCityWalks]

Thank you. My role is to faithfully document what I see and occasionally express an opinion - if it involves blatant disrespect. 🙏🏻

[@lesleycooke6226]

Well said John ❤❤🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@tariherron143]

John, the reason I faithfully watch your channels (London City Walks and Buska in the Park) is because of your very direct coverage of the Horse Guards activities as they happen, live at that time!! It doesn’t matter who happens to be caught by the lens or your camera, country they come from or culture, gender or religion, only the direct disrespect of these wonderfully troopers or their magnificent horses they ride…people around the world seem to forget these young men and women are active duty troopers in the British Army Armored Division and have served overseas during conflicts!! They each one deserve a great deal of honor and respect, not the absolutely abominable disrespect they are shown by the public or tourists of many countries, unfortunately including my own country, the USA. if anyone came to anywhere they are stationed and mocked them or disrespected them like they themselves have been caught by your own camera lens, they would be utterly mortified and shamed! I’m thinking of The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in particular! Those in command would see that each one was dealt with accordingly immediately!! + These members of the British Army are stationed at Horse Guards for Ceremonial Duty and to protect the King and Queen where needed. They are not there to be treated like they are an exterior of Disney World Attractions!! My goodness gracious!! It’s shameful to watch this happen!! You, John, are shedding light to an area of London that needs to be seen so that the right folks in the city or national government can rectify this problem through the use of the Military Defense Force that cover that area of London. John, I know this is a mega response comment but I needed to response but one that was needed! My husband and I follow your 2 channels avid😮ly and so enjoy your walks about London commenting as you go. You are teach about your lovely city and we thought enjoy it! All your extensive knowledge of the Horse Guards is incredible, even knowing troopers names or knowing most, if not all the horses names, how many hands tall they are! We love that, especially me as I’m a devoted horse fan! Thank you so very much, John, for all you do to show the world your beautiful city but especially these magnificent Horse Guards and all they do, We appreciate all your hard work and respect the pride you have for your country and the Horse Guards. My husband, Sam, and I married at 18 & 19 yrs old nearly 58 years ago right after he finished USAF Boot Camp. He served for 23 yrs, 8 months & 13 days of active duty, retiring to go work for US Customs & Border Patrol for 26 yrs! Sam served with honor and distinction for which I’m very proud. That’s why we love the Horse Guards so much!! Thank you and Blessings, John, from S & T in SE FL USA❤️🙏🏼🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞

[@tariherron143]

@@LondonCityWalksyou do it so very well, John!! Thank you very much!!

[@RedFireQueen83]

Just stop oil? While using a phone and wearing clothes that were made with oil 😂😂 anyways thanks for the video,people are just so wild it makes my brain hurt 😂😂

[@annienayland45]

As I've said many times, they're middle class privileged watermelons. No concept .BTW fossils fuels are derived from plants.

[@suzy7726]

💯😂😂

[@measosj]

Never get bored seeing these beautiful horses, to think they came to Leicestershire for Christmas ❤ should have gone to see if I could have saw them in the fields

[@jayjohnson8426]

They mostly go to Melton Mowbray barracks also known as hikstead as its where the trials are held the drum horses also go there as they have special size stables for them as they are really tall and wide it is also where the vet department is for the horses and dogs and as a working base you have to get special permission to go there

[@janicejackson2016]

What a huge creature, how beautiful they look just sitting there what's the expression so stately

[@annmarritt4337]

Oh my lord how ridiculous of them going past horse guards .💂

[@johnmacleod5775]

Nice to see familiar faces in the Blues and Royals John.

[@elainebrooksbank5281]

It’s perhaps as well people are keeping their distance with such a crowd around enormous horses. A horse’s “tactile sensation” throughout their body is as sensitive as our fingertips - some parts more so than others. They can detect one fly landing on them. So the overstimulation of lots of hands pawing at them could lead to them using one of their defence mechanisms - and if they opt to run where do people go to avoid being trampled by hooves the size of dinner plates. Both horses are fairly relaxed - they’re “resting” one back leg, standing with one leg cocked. They’ve no intention of getting ready to run anywhere just yet - but that can change in a heartbeat. And moving objects - such as fluttering flags held by morons - can be seen as a threat.

[@Ladywolf2263]

Hello John ! What is like about your channel is you explain things … and not in a way that makes us feel ‘simple’. I’m from America and don’t know that much about the Kings guard, but I’ve learned a lot by watching your channel. I remember you showing us that all the horses have numbers on their hooves , it’s too bad we don’t have a list of said numbers with the horses name ! And as far as the guards yelling …. Well they’re not there for the public … isn’t their job to protect and work for the king ? Am I wrong there ? ( I mean no disrespect). Have a safe and blessed new year

[@simonwallis1787]

The household cavalry has 250 horses. Without numbers it would be chaos !

[@saskiaboudreaux1694]

I’m just like you! I do like City walks with John the best too. Never a dull moment, with him.

[@LilMissPatriot]

I love your channel and all the information you provide to us, John.

[@Swanoaks]

What a regal Horse and my favorite Guard is sitting on. Making for a very Regal pair. Nice to see, on the second day of the year. Kiwi

[@sued616]

The troopers are great ,good on guards for shouting people need to respect guards ,horses ,armed police and each other

[@KayeFredericks-e5h]

Hi John, I'm coming to you from Northwest Florida. I really enjoy commentary and your being so diligent in your videoing as so well. You didn't say anything, but did you hear the gentlman earlier that shouted from the street, "Thank you for your service?" That's the only time I've heard anyone tell the guards that. I'm a military veteran, (female Navy). I appreciated hearing that very much. Stay safe. You're blessed so very much.

[@j.ksmith7432]

‘Thank you for your service’ was one thing that was imported from America that I thought just might be useful!! I was wrong!! Every serving and ex serviceman and woman I’ve asked say they hate it and it makes them cringe!! That’s Brits for you!!

[@maryfiddes4185]

Love your commentary, watch it every day from BC Canada

[@maryfiddes4185]

I agree the horses seem to like children. It amazes me how they stand so still for so long

[@deabeckwith3897]

I wonder if there are certain requirements for a horse to be in the guards and what breed they are? My family thinks I am nuts over watching the horses but i love seeing them and learning the history of the Guard! Thank you for all the history, names of the horses and your fun Coments and keeping up on the videos!!!!!

[@barbaraevans5281]

Totally agree with you. You do such a fantastic job. As you said don't be so disrespectful & rude.its not just foreigners it's our own English people as well. You have to remember these horses guards & police are doing a job. Thank you very much it's just lovely to see. Barbara (Peterborough)

[@sandyg3639]

The sidewalk and the courtyard were really busy today. John, I really enjoy watching your videos. I have learned so much from you. Thank you. 🙂

[@dorisleiteribeiro6285]

I love these splendid horses!!❤❤❤❤,

[@AmandaPanda230]

Trooper in the left box keeps a close eye on the tourons 🤨 love him.

[@annpartoon5300]

1st horse like black velvet beautiful

[@falkonladi8]

Good morning from North Carolina, John! It’s pretty chilly here today too, 43 degrees Fahrenheit and up to 23 mph gusts 💨…but nice and sunny 🎉

[@elainebrown5586]

John hoof numbers don’t forget

[@sued616]

Stunning horses and guards.stay warm everyone

[@lorraine3607]

Hello John..thank you appreciate.

[@livinglife5130]

Seen one of those horses before I remember him/her having a hooded eye that was distinctive.

[@pglen6042]

I'm always waiting to see the police horses ride by. Maybe we'll see Yankee, Ziggy or Zodiak, the beautiful dappled grays.

[@Stillwater933]

It's good that you point out bad behavior. That's how others know how to act appropriately when visiting. I realky ppreciate you sharing your of the guard.

[@grannygoes]

Taking a doll or toy on vacation for someone who can’t travel with you and making a photo log of its travels.

[@elizabethmeyer7107]

I love your channel I have learned a lot about the horses,king guards troopers etc from your channel I love this channel

[@barbaragouin7232]

Your friend Trooper Ellis

[@brendaflower7790]

Not going out til all those children go back to school!😅 .Happy new year!😊

[@gigybey4338]

El primer guardia que aparece desde el comienzo 🥰 se convirtió en mi soldado favorito, mis respetos y admiración a todos ellos 💂‍♀️💂🫡

[@simonwallis1787]

Trooper Pete Ellis back on duty I see.

[@Joyfullscroll]

It's recommended for the Safety of tbe Gaurds to not post their Names on the net. Please refrain from doing so in the future.

[@j.ksmith7432]

@@Joyfullscroll thanks, I was just coming to mention that!!

[@maybarnard1088]

​@Joyfullscroll agree, and under no circumstances mention their first name.

[@elizabethmeyer7107]

This has nothing to do with horse and guards,troopers but I can listen to them talk all day,that includes John also

[@masaniazura2131]

My observation is possibly the tour group organizers/leadersvhave been approached about the past (mis)behavior of their tours. I noticed a consistent "pattern" of select group leaders instigating the previous "dare" posing challenges to their clients. OR those tours have not come through yet.

[@RanWyoming]

You are funny but a grand idea 💂🏻‍♂️💂🏻🤣

[@RanWyoming]

Good Morning it’s a chilly dawn here 0’. Hope it’s warmer for you today 🙂 I hope you never stop doing these. Thanks Bunches Randi

[@roboman34]

seen the grey Eyebrow horse before x

[@robynwinkler1062]

Earlier I saw a report on the horseswhen they were on holiday. Wish they had had a video but had a few nice pictures. One picture a of horse rubbing on a guard. Really great pic!

[@kathellison8084]

There is a great video from when they were on the beach in Scotland last year , Household Cavalry at Yellowcraig beach they're all having lots of fun !

[@lorainefairhurst5808]

Wow this looks a beautiful smart horse it’s so tall. ❤

[@lynnedore557]

I live in Australia and love watching your videos. 🎉😊

[@84drahcir]

I have really enjoyed your filming and commentary in 2023. Looking forward to more in 2024. Do you know if the guards have to polish their own helmets and breast plates? Do they share them or does each troop have his/her own? Any chance you could get some behind the scenes access to show us the care of the horses? Again, thanks for the good videos.

[@LondonCityWalks]

The Guards are indeed responsible for the upkeep and presentation of their own kit. I have visited Wellington Barracks, Hyde Park Barracks and Horse Guards Barracks - none of the three permit filming due to the sensitive nature of the site(s) and the potential security risk.

[@grannygoes]

I heard a ranking officer interviewed about maintaining his own kit, including its security @ about £30,000. He was financially responsible for it.

[@lindatruax8319]

I really appreciate you sharing so much about these King's Life Guards - Obviously the Horses are a huge part of the Guards. But the clear information, respectful answers to questions you've probably answered hundreds of times for new viewers is such a nice thing to do!! I really enjoy your videos and hope you continue them! Thanks again from Virginia, USA​@@LondonCityWalks

[@simonwallis1787]

You might be astonished at the amount of kit cleaning and polishing plus horse care that goes on. Hours daily whether on duty that day or not. It's not a job that suits everyone.

[@paulinemegson8519]

Yep. A lot of people seem to think that ceremonial is just getting “dressed up and sitting on a horse” Believe me, most of the troopers will NEVER work as hard in their military careers as they do in ceremonial. For a start, they’re responsible for the horses. They feed, and water ALL of the horses in their regimental stables. They are responsible for thoroughly grooming all the horses EVERY day. They go out VERY early, to exercise the horses EVERY day. They muck out the stables, EVERY day, hauling muck, and bales of straw and hay and bags of feed. It should be remembered that when horses are stabled, EVERYthing needs to be provided to them, and that’s what troopers are for 😂 The mantra is, “horse first, then kit, then you” Then there’s the kit…….that mirror shine is built up by layers of wax and polish and lots and LOTS of buffing. As you can imagine, the boots alone can take hours, then there’s ALL the horses tack, which is disassembled, thoroughly cleaned and polished, then reassembled daily, which again, is a good hour or mores worth of work……and then there’s the personal kit. The sword, helmet, cuirass and any other metal pieces need to be thoroughly polished, then buffed clean(they get pulled up if there’s any visible polish left on the metal), which at the “least” is another hour or two of work, then all the white leather, like the cross belts has to be cleaned, and touched up where necessary. And this is EVERY DAY! Add to this the fact that as ceremonial troops they’re often involved in parades and displays which have to be rehearsed, which ofc in London, means getting up at ridiculous o’clock to prep horses and rehearse drills in the middle of the night. The workload is INTENSE and I deeply admire the troopers for dealing with it all while maintaining a professional demeanour.

[@annharrison6696]

Only total respect must be observed at all time . They are there working for the King never be disrespectful ever TY A J

[@maggiemadwestiemum4511]

Hope you are ok John. Its really windy here in Essex wonder if that stopped you filming

[@CHARLENEGRAY-im8ii]

Love your comments, very interesting and informative. Very refreshing, thank you. Charlene from Myrtle Beach South Carolina USA.

[@waltingram4198]

Happy New Year you are doing great and I sorry about the two chumps that treat the men and women that keeps them safe so bad, I am sorry for that . Thank you for letting us see the best in your military, what a beautiful thing to see you do a great job with your show. May God bless you and your family and country. Be safe.

[@sallyhumphreys2714]

Do you have a list of hoof numbers and names of horses? That would make your work easier as lovely to know the King’s horses names.

[@LondonCityWalks]

Indeed I do... it's a work in progress. 🙏🏻

[@mirandamartin9080]

Thank you so much for your beautiful videos and total respect for animal and human, though sometimes the humans must stretch you to the limit. Love your voice too by the way.

[@LondonCityWalks]

Thank you Miss Martin! 🙏🏻❤️

[@bellazsadist251]

Do the regiments have their own horses or is there a permanent group of horses that are shared?

[@LondonCityWalks]

The regiments do indeed have their own horses - and their own separate stables at Hyde Park Barracks. 🐴❤️🐴

[@christianebersold829]

Compliments from Austria on what kind of marvellous city London is. A real imperial standard, like nowhere else in Europe. Gott schütze König Charles.

[@LondonCityWalks]

Thank you Christian! Vienna is also a magnificent city. 🇦🇹❤️

[@christianebersold829]

@@LondonCityWalks My first name is Christian ;-) but thanks :-)

[@LondonCityWalks]

@@christianebersold829 My apologies. Edited 😊🙏🏻

[@jayjohnson8426]

I love it when people say hi to you and reconise the channel

[@FeralSheryl1818]

TY John! I just joined your channel and got instagram :)

[@deniseh5269]

Thanks, John. Surprised there hasn't been a patch of that cement spot where it's deteriorated.

[@marcodiluzio5370]

The world is full of idiots, indeed... 😣

[@garfield2439]

How cool to run into you. Another fan meets you. How exciting

[@crazycorpse3818]

I really hope that is not the reason and I really hope no one has complained about this guard,he has amazing vocals this guard stands out 100% I commented in the past how much I admire this guard, his work performance is top notch to protect and serve,and if he does shouts it’s for the well being of the people to protect them from harm of the horse and for him to control the horse.

[@janicejackson2016]

So sorry about that I wonder if that lady had cancer with the pink hair it would seem to be my talk to texting is having a hissy fit

[@j.ksmith7432]

Lots of people have coloured hair just for the hell of it!

[@Sazwaz2009]

more police than just stop oil protestors 😂😂

[@kateking3953]

It looks like Ormonde with that distinctive blaze.

[@maybarnard1088]

Which is probably why people are keeping their distance.

[@christinethomson8297]

10.57pm Australian time - these videos are terrific 3/1/24

[@simonwallis1787]

In ancient times after a battle a regiment needed to account for all its kit. They were required either to produce the horse or its numbered hoof in lieu which was chopped off by the farrier.

[@simonwallis1787]

@@KittyDillion War is not pretty.

[@paulinemegson8519]

Well, they “were” dead. The really horrifying part is why that axe has the big spike on the back. In cavalry charges of old, many, MANY horses died or were mortally wounded. The spike was to dispatch horses with mortal injuries. The aftermath of a cavalry charge of old would have been truly horrific.

[@j.ksmith7432]

An idiot that I worked with in a ‘living in’ job with horses retired at the same time as his horse was put down. He was in the bedroom next to mine and shortly after moving in I detected a ‘whiff’ on the landing, on the other side of my room was the toilet and bathroom though so I just got out quickly! As time went by the smell got worse and our boss whose room was opposite plus the people in the staff flat upstairs started muttering about it. It was eventually tracked down, the idiot had bought his horses hoof with him and made it into a lamp stand, the heat from the bulb really wasn’t helping!! 😂😂😂

[@barryeva9186]

I thought we were at Speakers Corner when you had your time on a soap box to have your say. Mind you I totally agree with what you said. Keep up the great work, a shame some people just do not have a sense of humour these days.

[@jess.2245]

what is the name of the first guard? Amazing videos John😊

[@LondonCityWalks]

Thank you. I can't post the names of individual Guards who have chosen not to have a public profile. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@emmsue1053]

Hi Viz made from..... OIL!! How strange. Thank you John.

[@TheMegahusky]

Horses don't see colour like we see it.

[@sallyhumphreys2714]

Do the troopers originally request or apply to join the horse trooper regiments?

[@LondonCityWalks]

The Regiment is actually an Armoured Reconnaissance Regiment, headquartered at Bulford. That's the side the public rarely get to see. The Public-facing, ceremonial part of the Regiment is what we all see at Horse Guards Parade. Many of the troopers move between armoured and ceremonial during their time in HCAV.

[@sallyhumphreys2714]

So do they get seconded or apply as working with horses may not be a soldiers forte so to speak?

[@sallyhumphreys2714]

I live within audible range of Lulworth Ranges.

[@MichaelPrice-Jones]

Yet another, informative and imersive video John. I read about your recent and possibly on-going tussle with another video producer featuring the 'Guards'. Many others (including muself) continue to support your channel, and hope that this fact is of some importance to you? MPJ

[@LondonCityWalks]

Thank you! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@roboman34]

14;40,,,the paper some one droped so cool trained horse just looking at it as it the wind pass it . , nice ,

[@ycul21]

This has to stop. I wonder would we be tolerated if we behaved like them in their country?

[@suefrompa2567]

Hi John! Question: why do the guards sometimes come out and go straight back in, other times the go to visit the guards on the horses? Never been able to figure that out! Thanks 🙂

[@LondonCityWalks]

It seems to me that the Boxmen make a subtle gesture to The Gatesman if he/she wishes to speak with The Gatesman. That would certainly explain the differences in route when The Gatesman does his/her rounds. 🙏🏻😊

[@maggiemadwestiemum4511]

I've noticed they tip their sword slightly forward

[@suefrompa2567]

​@@LondonCityWalks Thanks John, makes perfect sense!

[@jilldavies7094]

If the Boxman wants the Gatesman to come over, he moves his sword from the 'rest' position (lying against his shoulder) to the 'alert' position (upright).

[@paulinemegson8519]

@@jilldavies7094 or to use military jargon, if anyone cares lol, from “sloped” to “carry”

[@carolswiedomstephens]

THESE ARE NOT GOOD EXCUSES IN ANOTHER COUNTRY FOR BAD BEHAVIOR !!! Examples being an: Idiot: a stupid person…maybe; Entitled individuals : think they deserve more than other people, even when they really aren’t better than others…could be; Ignorance: lack of knowledge or information. Researching laws and customs going to any country is a must y’all who travel. Disrespecting the military could cause you incarnation. Thank GOD for the discipline of these troops that they have the patience of a saint even when you are on the PALACE GROUNDS out of the kindness of their country’s sovereign.

[@joycehosaflook3755]

If you asked the “Stop the Oil” people how MANY things are made for our luxurious living uses oil? They would not have any answer! They do not know what they are proposing with stop the oil! Very uniformed people who are just doing something for the fun of it.

[@verajamin1550]

Q10 is a beautiful horse so very big ❤

[@jackalope072]

Happy New Year, John! Just wanted to say that the Boxmen most likely have hand warmers inside their gloves/gauntlets. My son's bags had tons of them after his deployments to colder climes.

[@LondonCityWalks]

Always wondered that! Thank you for clarifying. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@j.ksmith7432]

Tell him that you can get battery operated heated gloves and socks that keep warm a lot longer, keep them on low though, the first time I wore mine I had to throw myself to the floor in snow to rip my boots off, they were burning!! Anyway, they’d fit inside the Jack Boots and Gauntlets!!

[@j.ksmith7432]

@@LondonCityWalks see my comment below, they might help if you don’t already have them!

[@Magdalene_b]

It’look like the police are guarding them.

[@ritasearle7736]

Great second video John 🇬🇧❤️

[@janetrankin9520]

The answer to those who don't want to be shown being disresppectful is, do not be disrespectful to anyone, anywhere.

[@ElizabethGuite-y7u]

I love your channel, you say hands are still cold with gloves on, try hand warmers they last at least 6hrs, it might help.

[@j.ksmith7432]

Battery heated ones last longer and you can get socks, jackets and all sorts. I only wish that they’d been around in my younger years! 😱

[@jgriffin282]

They really should have this fenced off.

[@carlabrownhill7752]

I'm new to following the channel, there's been a lot about this Karen person, I understand what she has been doing, my question is ( what happend to her , and why ?) I love watching the horses, 🤔

[@LondonCityWalks]

A warm welcome to the Channel Carla! 'Karen' was banned from Horse Guards and hasn't been seen since. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Marcia-fg4yb]

Has Obnoxious Karen truly been officially banned from the Horse Guards??? HOORAY HOORAY HOORAY FROM ALL YOUR FANS IN THE U.S. The Horse Guards and their beautiful mounts have to put up with unbelievable rudeness from ignorant, self-serving tourists...Why does this seem so acceptable to the Palace authority? It is a very sad thing to watch and the Guards and Horses are forced to be at the pushy, ill-mannered mercies of the public as if they were paid cheap sidewalk Palace entertainers who are merely there to be pawed, posed and mistreated by any random "tourista" passers-by! It's a disrespectful shame😒.

[@paulinemegson8519]

John!! I hope you crossed your fingers and turned in a circle when you said that name to prevent the god of “I HEARD that” from taking note. We REALLY don’t want to tempt fate here🫣😂

[@j.ksmith7432]

@@paulinemegson8519 seconded, heartily!

[@MrDportjoe]

Just watching your videos, and marrying the daughter of horse person (my late mother in law would sigh about moving back and forth across the US with a peak of four a kids and ALWAYS two horses), I have a theory that some of the mounts have had issues with people wearing certain scents and or colors/types of clothing. My youngest sister in law (had cancer not taken her) would be able ot answer that for me-she was the only child who got into horses. Her daughter did for just a few years. Just to put how deep my wife's dad was into horses: Going into ww2 he got very frustrated when his National Guard unit had to trade in their horses and was NOT happy driving a truck in Italy. The bad boy friend stick he kept behind the door for his three daughters latest dates was a polo mallet and he was NOT a wealthy man middle class yeah (third generation lawyer).

[@j.ksmith7432]

My condolences for your loss 🌹 It used to be thought that horses were colour blind, not a theory I subscribed to my father owning a Russian Thoroughbred Lunatic with colour preferences as I found out to my cost!😂 The latest science though posits that they actually have Dichromatic Vision, they have two types of cone cells unlike us lucky beings that have three. The theory is that they can see green and blue but not red. It’s a whole lot more involved than that of course but three A4 pages of reply may not be gratefully received! As for the different scents etc I was brought up to believe that as well but I can’t honestly say that I’ve seen it in action unless you count the fact that they can always sniff out the drugs in their food!! 😂

[@MrDportjoe]

@@j.ksmith7432 Thank you, it has been several years since the losses. Suffice to say my niece is now 40 and has her own daughter whether horses are in the future I can not say. I still find the whole polo thing a bit of a hoot as my wife's dad was (politically) right on that line between American liberal and democratic socialist. Her mom was of the same ilk (not a lot of Ivy League degreed women from just after WW2. I do enjoy when I see comments lke for the love of god double check that bit placement. Then again some horses (like people) are just not into the job you gave them-and or a trooper or stable staff missed a detail getting everything ready.

[@j.ksmith7432]

@@MrDportjoe My father was in The Royal Horse Guards when I was born, they later (1969) amalgamated with The Royal Dragoons giving us The Blues and Royals which my brother joined, so I’ve been around both Hyde Park and Combermere Barracks rather a lot, though not lately. The Ceremonial Bits have been a constant bone of contention, mostly with people who don’t understand the concept of a ‘double bridle’ arrangement with the bits. A lot seem to see the decorative outside of the curb bit and assume that there’s a huge amount of metalwork inside the horses mouth or that the bits are on the horses teeth, none of which is true. That said though, I may be a die-hard supporter of the HCMR in general and The Blues and Royals in particular but I confess to having turned the air blue on occasion since I started watching these videos, my father would be spinning in his urn if he saw some of what I’ve seen over the last 18 months or so!

[@roboman34]

You say bring a box of hats , why not gloves as well ..lol...lol... make the money ...lol..

[@AlisonGasparini]

Is Horse Guards closed, John? I'm just wondering why we are getting videos from last year.

[@LondonCityWalks]

It was pouting with rain this morning so I went swimming. This video was queued since Friday, so it seemed best to publish it now. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@AlisonGasparini]

@@LondonCityWalks Thank you. 🙏

[@maggiemadwestiemum4511]

​@LondonCityWalks are you 1 of the brave souls who swim in the Serpantine?

[@roboman34]

Odd GUSTS of WINDS , MUST SACRE THE HORSES.....Cold days comeing xoxxo

[@Joeaalker]

Question why do guard horses have double reigns

[@lesleycooke6226]

Excellent Video John apart from the idiot's 😂 fantastic Guards Magnificent Horse's Northumberland sure is massive just love um. I think the Guards should be able to shout at the Tourists if a person doe's wrong they need to be told we already have morons who don't respect our Military so yes shout out let them know you don't suffer fools gladly. Thank you John ❤❤🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@hythekent]

That lady has photographed her dolls at horse guards before

[@jo4vt]

So bizarre.

[@rudolfbenner4802]

What is the proper way to greet a horse? Saying Hello Begin by standing one or two steps in front of the horse and extend your arm slowly. Gently allow the horse to smell the back of your hand. Once they have felt comfortable enough to touch your hand with their nose, this will count as your first interaction, and is called a 'horseman's handshake'.Ja

[@deidracalvert2738]

May I call you John? My question is, are the guards assigned the same horse each day?

[@LondonCityWalks]

Good evening Deidra! The Guards have their personal favorites, but none have their 'own' horse so often rotate between the horses that are ridden over from Hyde Park Barracks. 🐴🙏🏻

[@MrDportjoe]

Here is hoping that the tourist agencies have translated the warning signs into like every language AND given a diagram of juzt what the reins are. Perhaps just saying ONLY touch the horse "HERE"

[@Justsobyjan]

It’s great to see the horse displaying trust with one of the handlers checking his mouth for “bit” discomfort. It’s sad to see how “ trust “ is key to a horse not often understood. Horses too are a social society. We can use basic humanity learned from our own society. Humans unwittingly act like the predator when horses are a flight animal. Horses get bullying.

[@lindagordon2977]

People forget this is a working military base. Since there were complaints about the guards shouting , today watching a couple of days of your videos, the guards are having to walk around the tourist. This is not right! Inconsiderate people make their jobs hard. Let the guards yell at the tourists when they do something wrong.!!

[@michhart4237]

Just stop oil "walking" may not be an arrestable offence but the theft of oxygen should be.

[@anthonywhelan5419]

I bet that the blue flag is made from oil including the colours.

[@adelia988]

That’s a Blythe doll the lady was taking a picture of they are very expensive up to £1,000

[@kathyrichards5291]

Just a thought John if you get a small note book and write the no of the hoofed down then wen told the name write it next to number and then you could look it up save you asking the soldier I'm not being nasty to you in any way I love watching you vidios I watch every day love wat u do and you are so informative Happy new year to youxx❤

[@paulinemegson8519]

That’s what he’s trying to do this year. He just forgets sometimes 😇🤣(and tbf sometimes it’s not that easy to see the numbers, or film them, so there’s that)

[@brianmac8260]

I pity the horse, having to look at those idiots all day long.

[@carolswiedomstephens]

Horses have nothing to do with oil I fact they can be a solution. I say more horses all around.

[@chezzachezza7325]

Tnh there should be NO TOUCHING HORSES