HORSE THROWS RIDER IN SCARY COMBAT TO STAY ON

[@tracyjohnston7080]

I didn't see anyone fall off or i must have blinked 😂😂

[@Froby2378]

First time I’ve seen a guard be able to mount his horse without help!!!

[@mchyde9645]

These soldiers are exceptional riders to be able to get up wth all that stuff they have on.

[@John-G]

All what "stuff"? It's a lot less than H Cav or Guards officers.

[@jackiecook6344]

I couldn't get on like them even in my younger days😁

[@forest5453]

お馬さんにも、おとなしい子、はしゃいでいる子、牧羊犬みたいな役割の子、楽しそうにはしゃいで走ってる子、色々個性があるね😊

[@goza316]

I can assure you, no one fell off. One of the horses lost a shoe and had to be boxed back.

[@Richard500]

The KZbinr does like to embellish his reporting a little.

[@60Airflyte]

Which shoe? Front left?

[@hazelfrankkenny]

Yep

[@hazelfrankkenny]

@@60AirflyteI thought back left

[@hazelfrankkenny]

@@60Airflytebut idk

[@davidherringgo]

Cannot believe I watched that whole thing.

[@user-ni9hp9vj5o]

They look magnificent ❤❤

[@madeleinegombert661]

I very happy that the rider and horse are alright.

[@randybutler4772]

Thank you for sharing.🐴

[@ebonypegasus9864]

No one got thrown off... no scary combat to stay on.. horse lost a shoe and went back in trailer. End of story

[@justinneill5003]

Lovely to see the girlies of the Royal Horse Artillery bouncing along in their saddles 😋

[@paulandlaurahausman379]

Why did you say someone fell off a horse. I just saw someone struggling with a saddle and someone taking the bridle of a horse. So I am not OKing this lie.

[@quidam53]

Nice riders. They have to be confident riders to deal with any distractions or mishaps.

[@CharmaineNel-t4n]

Beautiful horses and great guards

[@ruifibiger]

Sou um admirador desse maravilhoso Grupo Hipomóvel de Artilharia.

[@Luciasantos-by9np]

Nao e hipomovel , mas sim The King`s Troop Royal Horse Artillery.

[@ruifibiger]

@@Luciasantos-by9np Hipomóvel é um termo militar usado para este tipo de unidade, assim como tropa AeroMóvel( uso de helicópteros ou aviões).

[@jpebooth8557]

And what happened?? Nothing on Camera 😅

[@wuzzlebottom]

Horses need a straight-on gallup for a couple miles to get rid of all that pent-up energy.

[@bordereau1]

They do alternate them from "working" to "turn out" some horses are simply more challenging then others. They aren't machines. Additionally their swords and hanging by the girth of the horse....

[@Roheryn100]

@@wuzzlebottom They get several miles’ hacking a day at Woolwich and are very fit from doing their musical drive at summer shows up and down the country. Many of them also do show jumping training as well.

[@Keithbarber]

I believe that all milliitary horses are exercised dsily @Roheryn100 They are often seen in central London on an exercise walk

[@Roheryn100]

@@Keithbarber Well, yes, that is what I said. The Household Cavalry can be seen daily as well in the early morning in Belgravia and Hyde Park.

[@John-G]

​@@KeithbarberIf only that were true. There are 250 horses at Hyde Park Barracks and most are lucky if they get out twice a week.

[@waverunner716]

Wow. You never think about how people get where they are!!

[@Luciasantos-by9np]

Nao e hipomovel , mas sim Kin`s Troop Royal Horse Artillery

[@phoebebrown2883]

A lot of the women ride when they are off duty that is why they are so good.

[@John-G]

Only the "women"? Why would you think that? 😂

[@phoebebrown2883]

@@John-G Because when I have watched the Kings Troop show jumping the majority are women jumpers.

[@John-G]

@@phoebebrown2883 I think you're reading far too much into isolated events, such as the Royal Windsor. Half the Troop are women and this, along with ethnic and religious diversity, is actively pushed by the Army for PR, although it's pretty absurd as it bears no relation at all to how things are in the rest of the Army. If you want to see who the "good" riders are, I suggest you look instead at who's attended the Cadre Noir or who's either represented the UK or been involved in the sport at top levels.

[@phoebebrown2883]

@@John-G Are you in the army?

[@dianejohnson2419]

Seen next to a "normal" size riding horse, the military horses are awesomely huge.

[@John-G]

Actually they're relatively small - most are 15.2 to 16 hands.

[@dianejohnson2419]

@@John-G I was under the impression they were closer to draft horse size. Thanks for the info.

[@John-G]

@@dianejohnson2419 The size varies depending on their position in each team. Leaders are largest, up to 17.2 max, usually 17, the centre pair are around 16 hands, and the wheelers, at the rear nearest the wheels, are the smallest at 15.2 to 16, as they have to turn the tightest circle.

[@janedeclarico5920]

This particular unit seems to have some od the smaller horses as well as a number of female members. Most gorses are bay a as well.​@@dianejohnson2419

[@MeiloTjam]

Wow sag bloss er hat geübt....📯 es klang so harmonisch 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@sabinemuller937]

Ich möchte nicht wissen, was manche Pferde für scharfe Gebisse im Maul haben, so wie die zum Teil den Kopf geschlagen haben 🤔

[@a.scotth.9955]

Im so curious as to why the riders aren't using the stirrups to mount?!!!

[@bordereau1]

A leg up is normal for most horses except western and pleasure

[@Roheryn100]

@@a.scotth.9955 A point of pride to be able to vault up quickly. My husband was in the King’s Troop for ten years. He would vault for years after onto everything he rode. I personally prefer a mounting block. Less possible damage to the saddle and horse’s back being wrenched about ….

[@donnyleeisfree]

@@Roheryn100 So, what’s the difference between a Beefeater and a Kings Guard?

[@weedle30]

@@donnyleeisfreeBeefeaters aka Yeoman Warders are retired military personnel who provide ceremonial duties at the Tower of London The King’s Guards are active soldiers who “protect” the Royal Palaces etc

[@paulgraham3012]

​@@donnyleeisfree beefeaters/ Yemen of the Tower wear Tudor style uniform , they were founded in 1485 by Henry Vll. They are retired long-serice soldiers,with exemplary records. They live In the Tower and provide guard and guide services

[@timlewis5866]

Where do they line up?

[@MikeSchlesinger]

Breathtaking? English humor at its best.

[@busybee9674]

What I noticed that a lot of the riders were over weight and it should be part of this work to keep trim for the horses sake surely.?

[@SusanNorton-lr6iq]

Tradition❤

[@luigimelotto9082]

Too much confusion and no good equitation. Point !!!😂

[@dridge1815]

HELPFUL when possible get the horse lower than you. In this case- person stand on curb, horse on pavement.

[@pixie706]

Some of those riders look so nervous and insecure

[@bethenecampbell6463]

Some of them are new riders.

[@CharoletteWade-mg3qq]

Believe me you don't want to mess with them they will take you down quick

[@sassycat6487]

Am I seeing things or did that truck have a New York license plate?

[@caroldocherty6810]

A few are a bit heavy to be on horses. Amazed that they are allowed to get so out of shape in the army.

[@Roheryn100]

@@caroldocherty6810 A sign of the times both in the UK and elsewhere. 😣 North America isn’t immune, either.

[@John-G]

It's King's Troop - they're not exactly lean, mean fighting machines.

[@Roheryn100]

@@John-G They used to be …a generation ago.

[@John-G]

@@Roheryn100 Even a generation ago, when there weren't quite so many quite so out of shape, there were still a few ... and they didn't have an operational role then any more than they do now. Not a criticism, it's simply not their job.

[@Horseyperson12]

This is ceremonial unit. Don't engage in combat. No one there could possibly be too heavy for the horse.

[@kevinharrison5415]

No hate but o don't think hirses should be galluping/cantering wotha cart on 6:15

[@oraziotretti3061]

Oiga amigo, Porque’ no se busca un monticulo

[@cjpowers9330]

Can I ask, do they do something physically to the horses so that their tails are so very flat? I can see that they’ve been shaved, but something else seems off. Maybe not, but still I’m asking.

[@John-G]

@@cjpowers9330 The mane and tails are cropped to indicate that they're fully trained to pull a gun carriage and be part of a gun team, while those with uncropped manes and tails are only trained to be ridden - in King's Troop pretty much only the officers' and WOs' horses, and the trumpeters'. It's a tradition from the time when a replacement horse may be needed in a hurry, to ensure only those trained for a gun team were used.

[@CharmaineNel-t4n]

I can see some of the male guards are a little bit over weight

[@jonathanpringle8238]

i just cannot take these guards seriously, for all wearing leotards and secondly the brown miniture horses

[@foxglovepearls]

Those bits and reigns are for parade walking not trotting or running 😡

[@John-G]

Nonsense. Absolute nonsense.

[@foxglovepearls]

@@John-G Go look ‘em up, Pancake 🤣

[@John-G]

@@foxglovepearls No need - I've used them and ridden with them enough times. Horses "running" and "reigns" puts your knowledge into perspective 😂.

[@Roheryn100]

@@foxglovepearls “reigns “ ? What are THEY ? 🤣🤣🤣 And what is “parade walking”? 😵‍💫😵‍💫 Look up their musical drive, which is also done at a gallop. 😉 The bit is a Port Mouth Reversible , or PMR. Commonly used worldwide by military and police horses for over a hundred years. PS “Pancake” is no way to win an argument. 😁

[@DawnChacho]

Stop using harsh bits and spurs, horses toss their heads due to being uncomfortable in the mouth due to bit or sores and long teeth

[@faithsrvtrip8768]

That's not true. Head throwing is bad habit not corrected. Sod off. A fitted riding martingale would fix that in a hot second.

[@hoofhearted3035]

These people have ZERO horsemanship training. And the horses are just trying to survive. They need to be trained on a loose rein, and taught a one rein half- halt, one rein turn and one rein stop. Pathetic display of ignorance.

[@charlottecunningham2141]

🙄

[@Roox8115]

What does one rein half-halt/one rein turn/one rein stop mean? Trained on a loose rein has to do with the bit? It seemed to me that the problem came from the kit maybe, the bit that was too tight or the saddle that was not well strapped? just asking, i'm not an equestrian.

[@bordereau1]

I have 45 years of experience, fill us all in.....to stop a runaway you pull your reins to your leg and turn the head. Horses cannot gallop away with their head turned. I wonder how you'd do with all that gear on? Stop

[@bordereau1]

​@Roox8115 neither is the poster. I doubt he/she understands the ramifications of being in a mounted formation with rear on, and chaos. These Guards are equestrian first and were recruited as mounted soldiers.

[@Roheryn100]

Pathetic display of ignorance about cavalry and horse artillery….This isn’t “western” equitation. Some of the best riders in the world, including Olympic medalists, have come from the British Cavalry.

[@esterarney3251]

KT RHA regiment is ceremonial. I asked this question before. If purely ceremonial are they on the British taxpayers payroll? Is all they do is transport equipment on horse carriage that haven’t been used since WWI? Oh yeah right they’ll transport and load guns and shoot for ceremonial programs. I’m told they take care of the horses, muck stalls, groom and the like. Seriously do you need to be combat ready for that? Do they ever see combat? Do they even pass the BARB.

[@Roheryn100]

@@esterarney3251 Yes, they are on the British taxpayers’ payroll. Yes, you could find this out yourself by looking on the British Army website. Yes, they DO do all the stable care themselves. Do cooks need to be combat ready? Do tailors ? Do engineers ? Do helicopter maintenance crews ? Do dog handlers need to be “combat” ready ? There are also veterinary officers in the British Army. Shock, gasp, horror… Not every soldier is an on the ground infantryman.

[@winterguardmumma]

All members of the British Forces are combat ready, regardless of their front facing roles. Even the musicians have a secondary role that they are trained for and will deploy if necessary. They all have to prove that they are fit, able and combat ready for every eventuality. Does that answer your question?

[@John-G]

They're on the Army payroll, the same as everyone and anyone else in the Army. They do exactly the same selection as everyone else, and the same Ph1 and Ph2 training as anyone else joining the Gunners, but join specifically to join King's Troop where virtually all will remain as long as they're in the Army, doing a purely ceremonial role.

[@jrobertsnz]

Beside the horse loosing its shoe, that was a magnificent sight. Remember tho’, horses went to war also. 🥲