KING’S GUARD PRESSES EMERGENCY BUZZER 3 TIMES FOR THIS! | Horse Guards, Royal guard, Kings Guard

[@ms.w.9214]

Amazing how you have to tell people to move back when a horse is coming towards them. A brain dead society.

[@sandib4234]

Isn't that the truth!!

[@sarahwhite8135]

So busy trying to catch it on camera they don't seem to realise its a real life dangerous experience!

[@Sommie70]

Ignorance in its finest moment!!

[@SharonDelaneyosen]

Give them a brain cell they would be dangerous.

[@harryzero1566]

I love horses and I know when and how they are being stressed out.

[@rosannep1944]

Obviously the horse was in distress for some reason. They are well trained so wouldn’t be doing that if there wasn’t something wrong or irritating. Poor thing.

[@suzannecooke2055]

My money is on a wasp nest in the box.

[@Jevousdemandedevousarrêter111]

Ils ont l'air très gênés par le mors, les pauvres

[@6Haunted-Days]

They’re not THAT well trained at all….you must not watch these videos….

[@FredPerps]

The horses know they are protecting satanic pedophiles that reside in the castle

[@cynthiarosiek4098]

It could just be bored.

[@williamgay3]

The Guard is amazing! That is a bloody difficult duty and job and add to that dealing with the public all day. Rock Stars all of them!

[@starrbowie8649]

Dealing with the public is their job.

[@williamgay3]

@@starrbowie8649 They are active duty military, their job is to protect the Royals.

[@starrbowie8649]

@@williamgay3 They are trained military personnel, and they could certainly be lethal with their good command of large well-trained mounts and big swords. However, they would avail nothing in defense against modern over-the-counter weapons, and even a well-aimed surprise machete attack to first topple the horse would take them out, and certainly a grenade would. That is why the area is simultaneously patrolled by heavily-armed modern military guards to protect the mounted guard as well as the royal residences and personnel. Clearly, the mounted guard is there for ceremonial reasons, 1) to appeal to domestic and international tourists whose funding is a critical part of England's economy, 2) to use pageantry to keep alive sanitized popular notions of the breadth and depth of the historical impact of the British Empire on the peoples of the world (covering up the killing of 165 million Indians, hundreds of thousands of Kenyans and other indigenous peoples, causing the butchery of Palestinians through support for racist Zionists, violently exploiting the lands and labor of Ireland and Scotland to the point of forcing many of our ancestors out of our homelands into the diaspora, etc.) While a tiny percentage of the tourists can be discourteous, the steady criticism of them as a whole as rude and stupid is very unfair and often hypocritical and zenophobic. The signs posted that warn that horses can bite and kick and that forbid tourists to touch the reins are only in English, and most of the tourists do not come from the elite economic classes that give members access to horses, so they don't understand signs of agitation. The tourists are often in awe at being near such gorgeous creatures, maybe for the only time in their lives, and every species of animal instinctively seeks to touch what it loves. It is sickening to see the contempt shown by some guards and many commenters for the unwitting tourists who clearly mean no harm and whose interest actually honors the myth of England, especially considering that the British tourism industry invites them to enjoy themselves. Shame!

[@davidriggs4451]

Do you know any Rock stars? These guys (AND their mounts) are a few notches above that.

[@justinlenderking423]

@@davidriggs4451 Fuck these guards - painted traffic bollards abusing horses.

[@marya.orsulak4947]

Never ceases to amaze me how foolish people can be around a horse that is completely agitated. Fantastic horsemanship by guard.

[@janshe3597]

I am always amused by the fools that stand behind a horse when he is unsettled, have they never seen, or heard about a horse kicking people…Sheesh, sheer stupidity…

[@jeankwal4031]

I agree. Don't they know that one kick could do some damage? The lady & daughter were so close to the one horse's rear!!!! Idiots!

[@Doubleoseven502]

Great horsemanship. Very impressive.

[@JaneDoe-bo9tz]

Not great, the spurs shouldn’t be jabbed into the flanks.

[@T1mPanda]

If you can't drive, you shouldn't be driving it's the same with the horse how foolish people can be on horses ☠️

[@gmaellen5530]

Imagine being SOOO stupid that you have to be told to stand back from a restless, stressed horse! Mind-boggling! I’d have been on the other side of the street! 😁

[@brendaholland9064]

The people seem to be clueless

[@h.s.6269]

Lack of consequences has been so far removed from society, lol. False sense of security. I too would have gotten tf away and ensured my family did too. Watch it from afar to make sure if the rider is thrown you can call for help.

[@evensteven929]

I don't blame the horse for being irritated with such rude and disrespectful people surrounding it every day.

[@filop]

These horses have had enough of this bull shit..

[@DeboraDenyer]

Agree. It is so not right. Give the guards motorcycles.

[@rosaesperanzasolartecampan2185]

​@@DeboraDenyerLos guardias no necesitan de caballos. La época de la Colonia sucedió hace años. Estamos en pleno siglo XXI.

[@ak7306]

Idiot​@@rosaesperanzasolartecampan2185

[@michelero4297]

@@DeboraDenyer Or bicycles

[@MarVlas]

I don't get it, why don't people see these horses don't feel well.

[@brendaswann7292]

Poor horse just wants the hell away from the maddening crowd. Not today PLEASE

[@DeiLei-ws3lw]

Not today or tomorrow.. "Let me run free"..

[@rosamontecinos70]

E​@@DeiLei-ws3lw tienes toda la razón.🐎

[@debbywilkins2239]

I agree !

[@Your_momma.]

I dont why are y’all giving so much opinions and here is my opinion as a equestrian: Those horses aren’t in pain. They have a better life than all of us also every horse is different and they have different reactions to some things, on day they are scared of a branch or another day of their own tail. The bridle didn’t fit correctly on that horse the noseband was so tight and the horse was flushing it’s tail it shows signs of discomfort or stress or any kind they are feeling, they aren’t abused and being slaves for us.

[@barbarabortles3689]

I just want to say about the Guards whose horses were having an off day, you did an amazing job of dealing with it and helping your horses deal with it!! The equestrian skills of the King’s Guards cannot be matched!!🥰🇬🇧🥰

[@brendamuller7898]

Fix the damned bit!!! So many of these horses have issues with the bit! Why don't they look into getting a bit that's more comfortable for the horses??!😡😡😡

[@ravenr876]

I was thinking the same thing

[@ravenr876]

I was thinking the same thing

[@tempusfugit6820]

It's done on purpose. To keep the horse lively and spirited. There is nothing there for animal "comfort".

[@GillCollingridge]

@@tempusfugit6820 rubbish

[@Wintersteel1]

So you have trained a war horse? They aren't bred to be pets or ornaments for your silly Instagram pictures. Oh look at me, I'm on the Internet and know everything.. Laughable

[@libbyworkman3459]

Too many tourists think it’s all about their photo op. The horses are there to protect the ministry of defense (MOD). it is an honor for them to stand there for an hour. The horse clearly is upset about something. Every horse that stands guard has spent hours and hours and hours training for that job. Most of them are very spirited animals. They should be respected much more than they are by the tourists.

[@RebeccaJarisch]

So very true!!!!!!

[@gillmarchant7900]

Those buildings are actually the M O D

[@JulioP.G]

Tourists are idiot wherever they go the behave in a stupid way

[@dianacasey6002]

Maybe once upon a time they were now they are a tourist attraction and that is why ppl don’t take them seriously. I know they are soldiers but ppl from different parts of the world don’t know this. Personally don’t like horses having to stand for any length of time so that silly ppl can get a photo.

[@sagspirit1]

They are there for the tourists. The real protection comes from the police. They are armed and ready!

[@CalmStrategyGame-wy6wc]

Respectfully watching from Texas. Well done on keeping the horse calm. 🎉

[@mariannehutchison5487]

The horse has had ENOUGH of these Fools !

[@6Haunted-Days]

Buuuut no one does anything so what fools exactly? Maybe look in the mirror.

[@ProudJew25]

@@6Haunted-Days oh, shut up.

[@FredPerps]

They have had enough of protecting the satanic pedophile fake royals

[@Sylvia-Storm]

They should just let the horse kick them. 😂

[@JulieIelasi-lt7yp]

The horses just stand all tge fuckn time in one spot ots not fuckn normal tell king Charles move on from this shit it's so bloody old nowadays 😑 cruel fir horses to stand there 😳

[@MissYutani]

Can we please show respect to the riders who are handeling the horses respectfully and single-handed!

[@Iris-2023gh]

Leave the horse alone. Don't harass it. It is also a God's creation It does you no harm.

[@FLIPPER1439]

@@Iris-2023gh AMEN, AMEN, AMEN 🙏

[@captainbligh3894]

The trooper kept his composure , maintained control with one hand , he has my respect, for what it is worth.

[@easy56wedge]

Beautiful horse. Commendations to the Kings Guard. Well done!

[@sandradavis18]

The Guards don’t press the emergency button for no goor reason;response was pathetic. Then you had some old lady adding to the discomfort of the animal by getting in the way to😅 film it.

[@susan_707]

It always takes them ages, they never hurry. It's silly as a guard could really need help.

[@gillmarchant7900]

There is a code when they use that button !!!!

[@plips71755]

Where did anyone see them press a panic or emergency button. Will have to go back I didn’t see it. But it did seem the rider standing at a post would have someone else around sitting by the gate who could monitor the situation and they could call someone. But also remember the other guard(s) have to get through the crowd of people and if they don’t move for a great big horses, they sure as heck won’t get out of the way for a guy on the ground.

[@quietreader4190]

@@plips71755 There does appear to be a button if I am not mistaken, it's on the left side at a height the guard can press it while on horseback.

[@LV2UXO77]

The horse wouldn't be acting in this manner if everything was fine, clearly in distress.

[@sandraburns731]

Exactly , I have never seen anyone hold the horse reins that tight, I don’t like that.

[@woolncathairs]

I think the tourists aggravate the horses until they are so stressed they can’t function. It seems like tourists treat them like props.

[@Your_momma.]

I dont why are y’all giving so much opinions and here is my opinion as a equestrian: Those horses aren’t in pain. They have a better life than all of us also every horse is different and they have different reactions to some things, on day they are scared of a branch or another day of their own tail. The bridle didn’t fit correctly on that horse the noseband was so tight and the horse was flushing it’s tail it shows signs of discomfort or stress or any kind they are feeling, they aren’t abused and being slaves for us.

[@kellyr6274]

😢 even the best of trained horses can have a defiant day. These magnificent creatures are beautiful and dangerous at the same time. 🐴❤️

[@7horsefan970]

Sounded like heavy equipment noise in the background. I wonder if that was getting under their skin.

[@janforaker3127]

Big beautiful horses big pain if they step on you.😢 most people have never seen a real horse 😮.

[@lesliegums5119]

Horses are good at picking up on ignorant riders too

[@KasiaKasia-n9u]

No, his bit was too tight!!! Extremely annoying to see

[@annephillips8494]

How stupid was the man filming right behind the Horse as it spun??

[@margueritedavis7172]

Could've gotten kicked and it would've been his fault for standing there.

[@blak3brutus229]

Yes

[@angelaknoll5187]

I was thinking oh he about to be kicked! Dummy!

[@e·lu·ci·date]

Stupid games win stupid prizes.

[@HelenRobersonAmazongranny]

They are amazing and so patient with little children and handicapped folks. I would love to be able to see them in person.

[@vallee3140]

Poor Horse looks uncomfortable, am sure that bit must be horrid.

[@Jevousdemandedevousarrêter111]

Je pense pareil. Ça se voit que le mors les gêne, les pauvres.

[@janwarriner6554]

Agree!

[@RedHybiscus]

The use double bridles and bits - they abuse the shit out of those horses. 😡

[@deannazandi1797]

The horses tongue is on top of the bit. The bit should be over the tongue. Rewatch the video. Look at the horses mouth, watch the tongue. Everything the horse is doing, prancing, tail switching, throwing the head up. Is a response from the incorrect bit fitting.

[@deannazandi1797]

It is evident in the white horse also. Heavy-handed, abusive bits. It's absolutely sickening to watch.

[@donnadees1971]

I’ve seen a horse guard press help button eight time S with no response. What is wrong with helpers.

[@cashew515]

Plus they have cameras in the booth! Someone should be paying attention !

[@nana23ac]

I remember that, it was anxiety inducing. Suppose there’s a threat what will be there response when a guard pushes the button smh

[@millymay0025]

Such magnificent beasts. I love the fact that, just like all of us, horses just sometimes have a bad day.

[@sandyaw3057]

I’ve been riding horses for 40 years and I realize these horses are very high strung. Be that as it may, I do think that the bits do not fit properly as this behavior happens quite often. I feel so sorry for the horses..they are in pain and it takes forever for their mouths to be attended to.

[@amyboleszny543]

The bits are rolling bits not regular bits and one of the guards vets explained that the horses like to roll them with their tongues. Also, how do you know that it takes forever for their mouths to be attended to? I have seen videos of regular on-duty checks on bridles, mouths and girths to ensure that the horses are kept comfortable. These only stand sentry duty for an hour at a time and they get thoroughly checked our and rested..

[@vallee3140]

@@amyboleszny543 1 hour with a bad bit is too long

[@sandyaw3057]

@@amyboleszny543 How I know it takes a long time is that the guard presses the emergency button more than once and it took quite a long time for someone to show up.

[@ButterflyWings1900]

Absolutely agree on the bit, poor horses 😢

[@pennylane428]

I agree about the bit. I hate Portsmouth bits, they’re heavy and can you imagine a fragile mouth having to carry that weight, particularly when the reins are being yanked.

[@Blurb777]

Poor horse is agitated by the bit and no doubt tired, too. He needs to rest.

[@Anglo_kate]

They don’t stand there all day. A horse can stand still for an hour and not be tired!

[@Blurb777]

@@Anglo_kate Thank you. But it is obviously still stressful for them.

[@Anglo_kate]

@@Blurb777 for this particular horse, yes. She was distressed and then assisted accordingly. My point is just that a well trained, well tempered guard horse is not stressed when standing for an hour. Horses are strong. The royal horses in particular are treated wonderfully.

[@doc-vg9lq]

@@Anglo_kate how do u know that? they want to run and do their thing. Not stand in one spot for an hour or longer doing nothing but getting pics taken from dense tourists.

[@Anglo_kate]

@@doc-vg9lq horses stand for most of their day and night. They also ‘sleep’ standing up due to a unique bone and muscle structure and because of their natural instincts. Horses are far stronger than us. The Royal horses are trained, handled and exercised to the highest standards.

[@EveGuerra-b4f]

These horses are so smart they know their way home and that’s where they want to go❤.

[@xjunkxyrdxdog89]

They know where bed and the food is 😊

[@lizbarakat2191]

Why is it that people with mobile phones just have to photograph someone in difficulty? There was an accident near my apartment building where a car caught fire…out of every person watching and taking pictures only one called the emergency services…what is wrong with everyone?

[@ProudJew25]

We’ve become a world full of @zz holes.

[@Wulfyr]

I'm guessing that it's partly the bystander effect and partly that people just don't care anymore unless it's someone known to them. It's quite sad really that people would prefer to get some interesting footage than attempt to potentially save lives.

[@tsc241]

Curiosity?

[@lizbarakat2191]

@@Wulfyr Sadly this is absolutely true…the poor car driver was screaming to everyone to move,but nobody listened… Happily the fire brigade and police turned up shortly afterwards and nobody was injured, thankfully…

[@nicy4655]

But you are viewing/commenting on such a video? You are the problem not the person filming. No viewers, no comments, no more videos???

[@bettyalexkollias8058]

This beautiful mare Romalia is very sensitive. Have seen her before, got upset at the huge crowd and she ran off down the street. Surely the troopers could see her bit was uncomfortable? Three of them looking at her and just put her back in the box. Poor sweetie.

[@mbmochinski]

No sensitive horse should be near the public. this is just another example of untrained horses being asked to do something they are not trained to do. The whole practice needs to be stopped because of inadequate training of the horses and riders put the horses, riders and the public at risk. And its all because they want to make money off tourists. Law enforcement mounts in the US are trained to be calm in dangerous, chaotic situations and there is no reason that the horses used in the UK for ceremonies and display can't also be trained. Its called "bomb proofing" or desensitizing.

[@Anglo_kate]

I don’t think every guard can fix the issue. They waited for the trainers to arrive and take the horse through a procedure before taking her away.

[@e·lu·ci·date]

​@mbmochinski there is no such thing as bomb proof when you have a living, breathing animal. Let's be real here, even the steady Eddie's can have a bad day or a random trigger. It's when you get too comfortable and make assumptions that your butt meets the dirt.

[@maryjanedaniels471]

They ARE trained! But every horse has a fractious day, or just that one tourist that causes them to hit their tipping point. Do YOU ever get "over it"? Do you ever want to ditch work? So to these noble men women & horses. You sound like a spoiled little diva. ​@@mbmochinski

[@COM70]

Horse being a mullet, Guard being a boss, spectators being oblivious. ❤ still a magnificent animal even if agitated.

[@jeriwoodrow5855]

These horses are VERY well taken care of, trust me! I saw in a documentary or a show that the horses only stand there for 3-4 hours and then take a break for 2 hours then another 3-4 more hours on duty. From what I’ve seen, it’s the tourists who are the worst, irritating the horses and getting right up in their faces, pulling on the bit and reins! I get SUPER annoyed just watching it!! People just don’t have any manners anymore!!!

[@Mary-ge3rl]

No respect

[@chris-913]

It's not normal for a horse to Stand still for 3 hours. Secondly, explain why we should trust you because you've seen a documentary???

[@jeriwoodrow5855]

@@chris-913 No one needs to trust me, anybody is welcome to do their own research. I agree 💯 % that it’s not normal for horses to just stand for 3 hours or more, I don’t think they like it at all! The biting of tourists is increasing more and more because they are SO frustrated IMHO. A horse named ORMONDE and one named ARNIE (I think) are the worst biters, I think they are getting a beg kick out of it!!! But they are very well taken care of.

[@ajesse78]

A two hour break and then stand for 6-8 hours total a day with not only the weight of the saddle but the rider too isn’t exactly ideal. I show horses and don’t spend that long on mine at shows

[@tutankhamunwhite665]

Horses stand up sleeping they are not running they are resting when they stand still its the bit is what agitating them

[@bootsontheground1388]

Great job, that guard kept the horse safe, himself safe and the crowd safe.

[@artcflowers]

Thank you for not overdubbing pop music. I so enjoy hearing the hooves on the brick.❤

[@virginiamayfield-wk3mh]

These are well trained horses and disciplined riders. Something is bothering the horses and a good search might uncover what's going on.

[@lydiaveldhuizen3157]

As a Human is wel trained, he also gets stress and wants to be free. Horses in natur are free animals and beautifull to see. Well trained or not whe all feel the need of FREEDOM. That Horse answerd the call.. In fact he had to run away buth he didn,t.

[@lisap2405]

Many comments here said that the bit is unvomfprtable for the horse. I think also the humans around it were stressing out that beautiful creature

[@Samhwain]

I'm suspecting how brazen and pushy crowds are these days. Since they're trained for crowd control (in part) having people constantly push in puts the horses on CONSTANT 'high alert'. Ask any soldier/ veteran: being on high alert constantly wears on you. Horses and other animals experience that too. I wouldn't be surprised if it's the stress of people pushing those boundaries constantly that's causing them uptick in visual discomfort cues from the horses.

[@Serene3574]

Gorgeous horse! Fabulous One-handed horsemanship.

[@iana6839]

What a marvelous horsemanship, amazing💝

[@daffydill5590]

I don't understand why it takes so long for these troopers to get help, Is an EMERGENCY BUTTON! I also think thst the tassle bothers the trumpeter horse like a flie.

[@bstewartexecutivecarcare3797]

It may have appeared that it took a long time but in reality help arrived quickly. Having ridden horses for many years myself horses have moods like any animal, and these are usually very patient with the tourists. If I were to guess it was having an issue with its bit, maybe even a sore mouth. Either way help arrived within minutes.

[@rebeccainlouisiana]

Thank you for sharing these videos!

[@paulabasso6153]

What beautiful horses and magnificent guards.

[@paulap2377]

Poor Guard he could have been hurt Shouldn't have to press emergency button 3 times for help Well done Guard for keeping your cool in a situation that could have been seriouse

[@anjeliesommer7710]

Poor Guard? Poor Horse!!! Its disgusting to train Horses like figures who have to stand still there for hours! Humans are so blind.

[@lynderherberts2828]

This beauty is huge. He's decided he wasn't going to work this hour.

[@extradiamonds.utubestolemyname]

*she

[@lynderherberts2828]

@@extradiamonds.utubestolemyname Yep. You're right.

[@Corgilove83]

Why have an emergency button when nobody comes!!😤😤

[@grumpyg9350]

Dude, they were having tea…holy cow.

[@Kriskos_Mummum]

Proof the Guard did ask for help 3x. When he loses his job, he'll need that video to prove "wrongful termination".

[@paddykelly5893]

FYI once the button has been pushed once, it locks in and can only be released with a key, so pressing it multiple times wont do anything more.

[@interreptor]

​@@Kriskos_Mummumand why He should Lose his job?

[@janwarriner6554]

@@paddykelly5893maybe he knew it was a bad situation and there was no response. Would you just do nothing until everyone had tea? Why have the button if it’s as you stated? No one comes. Until it’s a dire situation.

[@1954real]

What is disturbing these horses recently.....something is.

[@danilodistefanis5990]

Havana syndrome

[@xhaltsalute]

Wondering if it was some type of biting fly.

[@2010AliceAnn]

Amazing guard! ❤

[@alimannion4095]

I think there were a lot of horse flies around that day. Sometimes the horse fly can really drive a horse ro distraction! This instantly reminds me of my daughter's horse, if the pesky fly lands on her. Her tail is swishing and she'll jog on the spot, threatening to rear. Well handled Guards, I have the upmost respect for you all. It's just a shame that so many " guests " are sometimes quite rude and a bit dim, imo.

[@Phillip-p1e]

🎉I was thinking it was horse fly's too, what with the swishing tale head shake etc, comments saying the tongue is over the bit, but they use tongue guards, also the grey is a mare Romalia, cud'v been having an off day as they often do . 👍

[@NANCYDOMSTAD]

such well trained guards and magnificent horses, each creature with its own unique personality. i live in canada and have been observing these things for years..tourists need to learn respect and less entitlement. not right to treat the guards and horses with disrespect..doing their jobs. stop interfering..

[@madeleinegombert661]

You said it.

[@songbirds3712]

Perfectly stated! Thank you!!

[@cdeweijer12]

It’s a tough job for both horse and guard. I deeply feel for them. They should be left in peace!

[@CookieB220]

That poor horses, said nope,not today. They like us ,can have bad days too! Very well handled !

[@carolinethomas4237]

I have seen quite a few of these videos and 2 things stand out to me. 1. The horses don't like standing in their own mess - no animal does. 2. I always wonder if the sun is in the horses' eyes? Long concentrated time, not able to look away or walk away.

[@Freya-m4w]

Trust me , horses do not care one but about standing in their own mess, they do it ALL the time

[@reddditsstories]

horses dont care to stand in mess, they wouldn’t even notice.

[@jemmajames6719]

He wasn’t having any of it today!

[@sandrakelly6839]

Pulling tight reins & wondering why the horse is upset.

[@michaelahughes2735]

The rider of this horse was sitting lower on their right. Plus the bit was too tight (as usual) The horse was in pain and basically putting his foot down….he’d had enough. Both problems even new riders don’t make. Not good at all. These beautiful animals should get more respect and recognition for the job they do.

[@bettyalexkollias8058]

I totally agree. The bit was definitely too tight and uncomfortable.

[@joquartobeans398]

It’s not right for a horse to be in pain & forced to be in the box. Where are the animal rights advocates?

[@elainethomson5826]

I really don’t think the bit was too tight these solders take extremely good care of there horses .

[@marycatherinebello]

@@bettyalexkollias8058 They are not too tight the horse is nervous, and is in training for the job. How do you suppose you would train a horse to stand in a crowd of people? He must learn patience, horses learn from exposure. If you watch enough of these clips you will see that there are many horses who stand, and are patient, they are old hands at the job. I believe that the stable managers know exactly what they are doing, the young man on the horse is probably in training to handle a nervous horse too. You need to do it in order to get good at it.

[@bettyalexkollias8058]

@@marycatherinebello She's not a new horse and has done this many times before. Like you said, perhaps the trooper is new to a nervous horse. Cheers.

[@terrif.3126]

Something is wrong with that horse. I hope the guard finally gets help.

[@fellspoint9364]

He’s just young and a bit rank. Time will settle him down.

[@janwarriner6554]

The horse’s bit is not properly in place and it HURTS the horse. Happens all the time.

[@howlingbeats2544]

​@@fellspoint9364That was a mare.

[@howlingbeats2544]

​@@janwarriner6554That's what I was thinking as well, considering you can see the horse constantly trying to adjust it.

[@sandydog7449]

I have always thought these bits must be very uncomfortable

[@theallegoryofthesheep]

I love how they make room and remind these people not to mess with them. It looks like a thankless job. I'd tell them they're awesome if i was there. The guards have such patience and reserve. Those horses get enough bulls..t, poor things. 😢

[@imdurmac1]

Ppl are too entitled, posing with royal guards is NOT a right of tourism. Royal police/guards please put an end to this foolishness.

[@raymondbrandt7831]

they can't they are the dog and pony show and are for amusement, they act tough but they are push over boys

[@mrsstrawberryluv1]

I definitely agree them horse is in distress let them be animal and not work them to death 😢

[@annabellelee4535]

Actually this is part of the tourism industry and for a good reason. Those horses have to be socialized and used to crowds and what better way to do it than through tourism? It brings in much needed money for the gov't and helps make the horses versatile.

[@raymondbrandt7831]

@annabellelee4535 they need to learn respect, because in the travel industry people are saying they will not go see the disrespectful gardes, they are losing followers and tourists

[@annabellelee4535]

@@raymondbrandt7831 The guards are brusque at times but I don't see them as being disrespectful.

[@gabipinamar]

I always see the same discomfort in horses' mouths, I don't know why they don't pay attention to it and solve it. I don't know if it's very short sometimes or what... but it happens too many times.

[@vallee3140]

I said that the other day and got shot down, that horse is constantly moving his mouth he looks so uncomfortable.

[@sandydog7449]

Yes,my thought exactly,is there a good reason for using these bits

[@vallee3140]

@@sandydog7449 should never be a good reason to hurt the horses, I think more people shoud say what they think about it.

[@lisap2405]

Isn't there any form of vet that you can ring for such reasons? In germany we have the "Verterinäramt" where you tell them by call or mail that an animal is in constant distress or it is treated badly or anything against our laws. Then they go there and look for this animal whether the tip was correct or not and if needed, they take away the animals from.their owners or they give the owners specific orders that they must obey in order to keep the animals

[@gabipinamar]

@@lisap2405 Well... it's the Royal Guard... the horses there are supposed to be super well cared for. But I see that discomfort very often and I don't know why they don't pay attention to it.

[@RosyJacobin-xt8jd]

Majestic Horses!

[@patriciamoore7414]

Impressive work on behalf of the guards and horses.

[@tinyvanuffelen7918]

It’s not the guards fault if the horses panicked! But disrespectful people ! Or there was something in the water 😅 Their such majestic and beautiful animals ❤

[@veronicaroach3667]

Horses are unpredictable ! When I took my first & only riding lesson in my youth, I was on an old pony in a ring with 5 or 6 other newbie learners, and my pony suddenly decided to take off - he galloped round & round the ring for about 5 minutes with the trainer yelling at me to hold on. I was having a lovely time, fell right into the mode of rising & falling with his steps altho I'd never been on a horse before - I Ioved it !!! The pony finally tired & I could tell the trainer was quite worried - I told her 'that was fabulous!' !!! I never did go for more lessons, but it was not because of that experience ! Thank you Rouncy - that was the pony's name - I will never forget him - all of 35 years ago !!!

[@pauladixon9003]

I love seeing the characteristics of the different horses. They have good days and bad days, too. Sometimes I think they just feel sassy. LOL

[@lisap2405]

There were in complete distress. Many comments here said that they were in pain because of an uncomfortable bit. So no, they were not sassy. They felt unwell

[@baysideharpy8350]

Not exactly a prompt response is it.

[@Rose-MarieFoxon]

Magnificent beautiful horse.

[@the-wild-rose]

Poor horse! *Fix the bit!* 😒

[@TheJoan48]

I know nothing about horses and I could see his mouth was in distress. Why can't they see that?

[@erikmurray3661]

Exactly

[@oceancat0450]

I wouldn’t really want to stand there for hours while weirdos pull on me, either. Poor horse.

[@amyboleszny543]

They only go on duty for an hour and with long rest periods and exercise in the park in between. They get 'holidays' in the country, get taken to the beach. These are trained war horses. It is the tourists who are the problem.

[@oceancat0450]

@@amyboleszny543 can’t disagree with you there.

[@amyboleszny543]

@@oceancat0450 My grandfather bred Percherons, dray and carriage horses. We got trained to respect for these huge horses. What I really admire is that the troopers manage the animals using their knees and legs, rarely the reins , like dressage riders do, to avoid stressing their delicate mouths. Great horsemanship and lots of reassuring pats.

[@gaydenmaccallum508]

The horse & Guard are in the box for 1 hour before being replaced with another horse & Guard. All Guards are active military guards.

[@topcat32349]

Most people are not familiar with horses these days. They have no idea about their behavior and seem to think they are like machines instead of a thinking animal whose first defense is to run away.

[@dinaharjehausen8505]

I grew up training horses and these horses are highly stressed standing so long and their bits seem to be bothersome😢

[@AngelaVara-i4l]

Its ùnfair to expect a horse to stand still for an hour.

[@sandrajanney6403]

No different then the guard is it??? It's a job. They're military. One hour out of 24 isn't cruel. There are horse's that probably stand for days at meat markets in foreign countries that eat them.

[@snarky4lyfe144]

@@sandrajanney6403 a guard would have a fatigue mat or another way to relieve stress on his feet , the horses do NOT and THAT is cruel!

[@nonnadialle]

​​@@snarky4lyfe144 In quale paese ha visto questo tappetino?forse agli asili per l'infanzia andiamo, non diciamo cose assurde e ridicole

[@lizzyanthus1]

@@snarky4lyfe144 The horses are well shod, which is eqivalent to a fatigue mat. When I had my horses, I would have them stand for that long, while working on their feet, or grooming them. It's the tourists who are upsetting them, not the standing for an hour. Heck, horses even sleep standing up.

[@tobyrose6906]

It ls part of British History. Horses not there for Cheap photos 4 tourist's

[@antoinettehatchell2052]

I love how loving and patience the guards are with the horses knowing how stressful it is for them with so Many people around them for photos. The horses are military and respond to threats.

[@SkyrisUK]

This outdated circus need to stop. Post a statue of a horse and guard for the moronic Tourists to get their photos next to and stop making horses stand in this stressful enviornment for the entertainment of ignorant tourists.. The signs saying Horses may kick are in the only language they dont need to be in.

[@rosiesmith4128]

I agree

[@bettyalexkollias8058]

@@rosiesmith4128 totally agree

[@lisabobo6657]

Maybe a simple diagram would get the point across?

[@deew7014]

@@lisabobo6657probably not humans to busy getting selfies and photos and annoying the poor guards/horses

[@dianacasey6002]

I couldn’t agree more. It’s just ridiculous poor animals.

[@beckbeverley3451]

These guys/ladies have such good horsemanship and horses are so well trained and behaved given ppl get in their space and do the wrong thing. Ppl are disrespectful to both the horse and rider. The pure fact they stand in one spot for long periods it shows how in control both members of the team are. Plus boredom is real and I think that's why they do get mouthy but don't blame them. If a person was asked to do that with all the noises, distraction and ppl being disrespectful... they would get fed up. It's not a normal thing for horses to fill these types of duties. If one of mine was one he would think it's a game. He's a smoocher but he would lick, fart, steal food, inturupt selfies etc but I always worry when in formation if one rares and rider or horse go over about the swords.

[@marionwernicke9114]

Ist schon eine Kunst die Pferde ruhig zuhalten 👍👏🐎🐎🐎 sehr gut gemacht. 👍👏👏👏🐎🐎🐎❤❤❤

[@catherinedur3733]

I love the follow through, never let an exercise end in a failure ❤

[@theart8039]

Horse said I'm done with humans

[@SteveSleeperTrains]

Me too

[@sandyaw3057]

I agree!

[@amyboleszny543]

All of the horses are thoroughly fed up with the stupid tourists. We never had this in the days before mobile phone selfies. Also, I used to visit the Horseguards when I live in London and I don't remember people pawing at them all the time. I guess we were much more respectful back then too.

[@sandyaw3057]

@@amyboleszny543 They really should stop allowing people to get near the horses.

[@marycatherinebello]

The horse, and the rider are learning to do their job. You have to do the job in order to get used to it.

[@wendyschutze2818]

Why aren’t these men and horses behind rope barriers that keep tourists away from them, but can be easily moved if needed. It’s just getting ridiculous.

[@blackrippedskinnybeans844]

I actually know the answer for this! A real emergency (such a a shooting) can take place in a split second, and they need to respond just as fast. They can't have something like a rope in front of them (which will slow down their reaction time and put both the guard and the horses lives at risk), so instead they simply have to hope that people aren't idiots for once and understand that those horses are just as much a soldier as the guard riding them- that hopefully people understand they both are NOT tourist attractions, they're trained to defend those grounds by any means necessary should the time come. I hope this helps

[@bobbaker8263]

In America I have friends that put a mask on their faces to take away the flies from the face. Nice video but the horses endure the public, the heat & the flies. The guards & horses are a tribute & a treat for all of us to enjoy. I have nothing but admiration for them all. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇺🇸

[@ChristineGunton]

That horse it fighting the bit, noticeably dribbling.... imo🙃🇬🇧

[@billweiler1883]

Amazing horsemanship - think of conditions

[@JulieSims-ug8fi]

He could be a new horse and he’s not to happy fight now

[@amyboleszny543]

There seems to be a wee horse rebellion going on at the moment. I am not surprised with all the protestors using Whitehall and the bikie and quald bike hoons using the public road as a exhibition ground.

[@e·lu·ci·date]

So amazing that no one notices the bit? The tongue? The discomfort? Guess we have low standards these days.

[@danielevictoria5698]

Face à des chevaux capricieux, les King's Guards ont une sacrée maîtrise et beaucoup de calme ! 👌👏🌿

[@melodymoore9765]

The help should have come quicker.

[@Montserratrei2012]

People are so ridiculously obsessed with getting the perfect photo that they are completely oblivious to the fact that that they and their children are near an agitated and distressed horse, and their safety is of no concern to them. Just mind-boggling! 🤯

[@lisaakinlabi]

Good Lord these people are seriously vacant of any reason at all! You see the guard struggling with his horse and you stand there?!!?! A purley WTF moment!!

[@eliakimjosephsophia4542]

When do those horses ever get to run free in a field? To drink when they'd like a drink. The horses are awesome to put up with so much, but never take them or their love for granted.

[@CSueWallace]

A knowledgeable King’s Guard KZbinr recently gave some info about the horses. He said the horses stand in the box for only one hour per week; the horses are rotated (there are a lot of them.). Between duties they are highly pampered, even getting to run and roll on the beach.

[@suedaniels4722]

They are regularly taken on holiday to a beach in Norfolk to run free and even go for a dip in the sea. They are cared for and treated very well

[@oldharpydisguised709]

@@eliakimjosephsophia4542 As well as the well published seaside Holliday they get regularly rotated back to the out of London training barracks where they do get tern out at grass. They also get to do other riding disciplines, like a bit of jumping or tent-pegging.

[@GrummanIsComin]

I have some questions: 1. Why the heck are people allowed to be in these areas? (like the outdoor arena) 2. What is the purpose of the metal in the horse’s mouth? Just curious.

[@dynaelder5037]

I love our soldiers, soldiers of all sorts. So professional. And the security police, always alert to any threat. I makes you proud to be British.

[@AprileAnderson]

🇺🇸❤️🐎💂

[@mareeeksteen8409]

These horse are stunning

[@lucywanjiru-mk3in]

❤ it's is cool 😎

[@maryleigh8990]

What a miserable existence for those horses, hour after hour, day after day, standing there and putting up with humans...

[@GillCollingridge]

ONE HOUR EVER FEW DATES YOU IGNORANT PERSON. These horses are treated better than any privately owned horse. Save your pity for something that needs it. Really is unbelievable that you make comments like that and don’t bother to find out the facts

[@GillCollingridge]

One hour! How many times do you need to be told?

[@GillCollingridge]

Not day after day. They do one hour, I think every five days or so

[@josey7854]

I agree! It’s cruel and so unnecessary for horse and rider.

[@GillCollingridge]

@@josey7854 you are clearly happy to tell the whole world how ignorant and stupid your are. So I’ll confirm it. Complete and utter rubbish.

[@Caesarville]

That horse is in pain. Help him for God's sake.

[@e·lu·ci·date]

​@janetannerevans2320 Maybe not pain but there is discomfort! The horse is clearly agitated not necessarily having a fit to have a fit. There's a difference - so YOU must know nothing about horses to be so blind.

[@ClerRose]

certeza que estava freio virado,,cortando a boca do pobre animal

[@carmenguzman4885]

Que caballo blanco hermoso en fin todos son bellos y nuestro guardias valientes y fuerte. Wow maravilloso video💂💂💂💂💂🐴🐴🐴🐴🐎🐎🐎🐎🥰🥰

[@CarolineCombs-g5z]

See this is what I mean police too slow to respond for emergencies!! Who ever is suppose to be in charge YOU ARE NOT DOING YOUR JOB !! Be real and post a police out side the gate near the horses!!!

[@joem27812]

The emergency button is not for police but for the corporal of the guard. If you notice police were there and he still pressed the button to callout the corporal of the guard or another soldier. Police are not there to control horses if they play up.

[@laurastuart3814]

It's not an issue for the police f*ck-wit.

[@laurieschapro6036]

I THINK THAT IT'S THE CORPORAL OF HORSE , BUT I'M NOT SURE ABOUT THAT !!!! 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊!!! I HAVE HEARD THAT THAT'S WHAT IT'S CALLED . BUT , I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THEY TAKE SO LONG TO COME OUT OF THERE . IF IT WAS A TRUE EMERGENCY AND THEY TOOK THAT LONG , THE HORSE OR THE GUARD COULD REALLY BE IN TROUBLE OUT THERE !!!!! OR A VISITOR COULD BE IN TROUBLE IF ONE OF THE HORSES DID SOMETHING TO HIM/HER . ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ !!!

[@laurastuart3814]

@@laurieschapro6036 Why are you shouting? No one likes that.

[@laurastuart3814]

The button is not for the police.

[@brenda-xb5hl]

I feel bad for the horses.

[@anjeliesommer7710]

What ???? I thought they would bring the Horse back for a Break. But no the pure Animal have to stand there again! What is wrong with Humans?! Nobody needs this! Pure Horses.

[@50CalMachineGun]

We are the dominant species on the planet.

[@GhostRider-cv5lb]

Well to some degree I understand why they took the horse back, otherwise they are reinforcing if they act up they get their way.

[@rodneymccoy8014]

I think the Royal Guards are top notch. Like there Military Troops. You never have to doubt your fighting unit’s if they are filled out with the Brits.

[@msqueen3513]

Stunning soldiers and horses. Thank you for showing and sharing these videos all across the. world these traditions and modern military soldiers.

[@senhorentregominhavidaemtuasma]

Que Deus abençoe esses guardas e seus cavalos ,aguenta esses turistas não é fácil.

[@debbie4503]

Why allow the Tourists at all? Unless it is all about the money they spend. They aren't spending it on the Guards or Horses. Why put them, Horse and Rider on display? I seriously don't understand. Everyone complains about the Tourists, but apparently the "Royalty" doesn't care?

[@NeoMorphUK]

That first horse is clearly saying, “I NEED A BREAK and want to go back to the stables”. He said it THREE TIMES when he went back to the gate.

[@LivinCindysLife]

Such patience and skill! I played polo for several years when I was younger, carrying a polo mallet in my right hand, maintaining two sets of reins with my left, while riding flat out full speed. Sometimes horses can just act like butt-heads with a bad attitude. But to manage that while on display for hundreds of people all around you is truly a challenge. The fact that no one was kicked speaks to the guards' excellent skills. It takes a special kind of patience to put up with the public.

[@SylvianneCoquet-zr4xw]

Great horsemanship.

[@annk1019]

Astonishingly good horsemanship!

[@jgeegee]

In most of these clips the horses are constantly fighting their bits. Both my horses are in sweet iron eggbutt snaffles. They are comfortable, and stand when asked and dont fidget and don't fight me. And my mums old horse was bitless,she always rode her with a hackamore. I dont suppose they would look the part for these royal horses,which is very unfortunate as comfort should come first.

[@margaretfleming3554]

They certainly seem to have trouble with the bits.