Horses on the Beach: The British Household Cavalry exercising their horses on Holkham Beach, Norfolk

Holkham Beach in Norfolk, England is the location of the Blues and Royals mounted Regiment exercising their horses during their break from their typical duties. The Regiments of The Life Guards and The Blues and Royals make up the Household Cavalry and are normally based in London.
They have a summer training barracks in Norfolk and periodically exercise their horses on the beach - as per this occasion.
It was very windy on the beach at the time of recording, which I have reduced as much as possible, - hence the audio is not as good as I would have liked.
Please do not go to Holkham expecting to see this spectacle on any random day. It is very infrequent - but a matter of great excitement to witness first hand.
Further to some of the comments, I have remixed this video with different audio, which you can find here: • Horses on the Beach - ...
Edited with Capcut: bit.ly/4btwU4K
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#household cavalry #england #household-cavalry #capcut

[@margaretWestminster]

I love watching this but please stop that monotonous music over and over just like to here the people and horses enjoying. 🦓🐴🐴🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@onmytravels]

Thanks. Sorry about the music !

[@margaretWestminster]

@@onmytravels. I just turned down the background music but will still watch your wonderful video of the houses on vacation. I love the way some horses dig in the sand with their front legs, they are like happy children playing the sand. Thank you. ❤

[@inshallamiami]

Yeah really annoying music. Is this what you listen to?

[@onmytravels]

@@inshallamiami 🤣Noooo

[@amandairedale706]

Agree….It ruins it!

[@staceygrahame2504]

They’re just like big kids - some of them can’t stop rolling and it’s so glorious to see their fellow troopers letting them get as messy as they want compared to their usual glamorous appearance. It’s so funny when some of the human troopers are getting pulled around on the reins while they roll….. it’s reminiscent of big dogs who take their owners for a walk…. 😂 Made me chuckle. There’s no working horses in this country, better loved and better taken care of than the HCav horses. Yes, they work and get pampered as part of that - but they have more days off than days working and their life behind the scenes is one of fun, frolicking and just being horses. Which is why you get such a wonderful mix of horsey characters at HCav too - they’re all being allowed to retain their personalities because they’re not trying to be turned into something they’re not. HCav is full of a mix of cheeky, gentle, naughty, cautious, playful, quiet, boisterous, thoughtful, silly, patient, moody, eager, lazy, calm and dramatic horses and it’s all their characters that make the regiment so unique. The human troopers don’t try to change the horses personalities and allow them to be individual while all being given the same training for when they’re on duty. It also shows at times like when some dumb tourist gets nipped or pushed - it’s always the tourists fault and never the horses. The horses aren’t reprimanded for being horses. And that’s what stands out the most and why I and I’m sure many others, have a lot of respect for this regiment. I hope the humans had as much fun as the horses on their seaside holiday. ❤

[@onmytravels]

Well put Stacey. Thanks for commenting in such detail, much appreciated.

[@jayjohnson8426]

Well said

[@lLynne.Garner]

Never realised the horses loved sand so much, they are just like children., loving every minute. Love the guards and their mounts so much.❤❤❤

[@onmytravels]

Yes, an amazing insight indeed!

[@sjbict]

S There are some older vids of them mass galloping along the beach and having a swim at the same beach

[@lLynne.Garner]

@@sjbict thank you S will look out for them

[@Glendamarie_]

✨💜 Most horses love the sand & sea 🌊 The most amazing feeling riding on a beach , Therapeutic for all

[@lLynne.Garner]

@@Glendamarie_ never had the opportunity but know it would have been wonderful. Those guards are lucky too to have such a wonderful opportunity. Thankyou Glenda Marie

[@jennybrown3848]

I'm completely addicted to watching the blues & royals (& life guards) at Horse Guards Parade in Whitehall. To see them enjoying their self's on the sand n sea is just WONDERFUL! ❤ bless them all!

[@onmytravels]

Thanks. Yes, I agree, they are amazing !

[@giftedsmith1511]

Do you mean 'themselves'

[@nataliehelmig920]

That's what I like to see, a load of happy healthy horses rolling around all carefree and having fun on the beach. This is so cute! 🥰🐎🐎🐎🖤😁👍⛱️🏖️🐚🦀

[@onmytravels]

Indeed. Thanks for commenting, much appreciated.

[@sandraletsche7236]

Lovely to see the horses having a great time rolling in the sand❤👍

[@onmytravels]

Thanks

[@anitapike4592]

Beautiful, beautiful horses having time out! They deserve every minute 🙏

[@onmytravels]

Thanks

[@willothewispl]

Thats the cutest thing I have seen today. They really care about these beautiful horses. God Bless.

[@onmytravels]

Indeed. Thanks for commenting, much appreciated.

[@maureentaphouse5206]

And some people try to claim that the horses are mistreated! These are beautiful animals having the time of their life on their holiday from duties, They even take the vet van out with them while they relax in the sand and later gallop in the water. Amazing site to see and I'm not a horse rider or even involved with horses in any way.

[@lobstermash]

Pleased to hear that they gallop in the water.

[@onmytravels]

Indeed. Thanks for commenting, much appreciated.

[@naomipommerel8415]

Have you seen the tack? And this is only once a year. Pretty typical stabled life that isn't actually suitable

[@bonnietorix5818]

They are so beautiful, dirty, but beautiful and having a great time. Thank you for bringing this to us, I loved it. The horses and their riders deserve this time to de-stress from all the tourists that drive them bonkers. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@onmytravels]

Absolutely. I totally agree!

[@TammyGordin]

Especially today when the terrorists are protesting around the horses.

[@user-fw5kd1hn2c]

What an absolutely magnificent sight.❤❤❤

[@anjou6497]

Yey, absolutely . 🎉

[@shaza7657]

Beautiful sight thankyou

[@onmytravels]

Thanks for commenting, much appreciated.

[@AndreaJames-zk8mg]

What a truly amazing sight I've never seen anything like this, Happy horses 🥰

[@onmytravels]

Indeed. Thanks for commenting, much appreciated.

[@jobyjomarshy9019]

Awwwwwww just a wonderful sight to see, the joy on the horses and guards faces is just fantastic having some time out on the beach, It’s just brilliant.x

[@onmytravels]

Indeed! Thanks for commenting, much appreciated.

[@SuzieLady]

My joy reaches my eyes watching these beautiful horses having fun with their troopers! Wow! How amazing ❤

[@onmytravels]

Thanks. Me too!

[@sued616]

Love watching these stunning horses relax

[@onmytravels]

Thanks for commenting, much appreciated.

[@Erika-my5kz]

Thank you for being so thoughtful by bringing your horses to the beach to roll in the sand

[@onmytravels]

Thanks for commenting, much appreciated.

[@sjbict]

S There are some older vids of them mass galloping along the beach and having a swim at the same beach

[@hazelmarybull9847]

It's so good to see these regal and hard working animals plainly enjoying themselves after the disciplines of Horseguards and formal parades. They can come and roll around on my beach anytime they choose!

[@onmytravels]

I bet! :) Thanks for commenting, much appreciated.

[@karensosinsky8487]

I love watching them having a great time in the sand!!!!💗💗💗

[@onmytravels]

Thanks

[@sjbict]

There are some older vids of them mass galloping along the beach and having a swim at the same beach

[@pglen6042]

Absolutely love seeing these normally so dignified horses rolling the sand! They're having such fun.

[@onmytravels]

Thanks !

[@kathchandler4919]

This is the beach the Royals use almost every day they're at nearby Sandringham House , the Queen was often to be seen with her head in a scarf & walking corgis

[@onmytravels]

Indeed. Thanks for commenting, much appreciated.

[@rosiesmith4128]

Awww this is the life. They look happy relaxed. Nice way for the horses to unwind,on the sand.

[@nessapainter]

Reminds me of the wonderful videos of rescued elephants enjoying rolling in sand, dirt, and mud and then bathing in a river. All of these beloved creatures enjoying life!

[@Nanak623]

Lovely to see the horses relaxing and having a good time

[@onmytravels]

Indeed. Thanks for commenting, much appreciated.

[@Ann-fi6ep]

nice to see Qrlando having fun rolling in the sand instead of biteing tourist thNK YOU

[@starvingartist2824]

Do you mean the cheeky Ormonde? Or is there an Orlando?

[@helveticaification]

@@starvingartist2824 Ormonde is the nipper !

[@starvingartist2824]

@helveticaification Yes he sure is.😁 Thought I spotted that familiar blaze rolling around!

[@Ann-fi6ep]

@@starvingartist2824 typing error

[@patriciaalbrecht8944]

Ormond is very relaxed

[@madelinesullivan2629]

I remember been at the royal mews in London when they returned from their holiday to Norfolk they were so well groomed and arrived in style. We watched as they came out of the horse carrier, beautiful animals, it truly was a treat to see them. How lovely that they had this fun.

[@onmytravels]

Amazing! Wow!

[@luannecorlett4683]

Love watching these beautiful horses, made my day

[@onmytravels]

Mine too!

[@irenepolchet364]

I love this. So special, after performing their duties being allowed to "play" watching from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@onmytravels]

Indeed. Thanks for commenting, much appreciated. Did you also check out my videos from SA? (Elephants, Penguins and Hippos)... I loved my trip there last year.

[@GMN360]

The beautiful, magnificent horses are having a frolicking good time. This is what they think about when they are on duty at Royal Horseguard!

[@onmytravels]

Thanks for commenting, much appreciated.

[@marianpower6711]

What a beautiful sight ,happy horses,just a shame they still have full tackle on,is there not a simpler briddle they could wear,😍😍🐎🐎🐎

[@onmytravels]

Thanks Marian.

[@lynnbean7200]

The horses are having such fun. Beautiful.

[@onmytravels]

Thanks Lynn. Much appreciated!

[@lyndaedwards4628]

Ahh they luving the sand ❤

[@caractax.3110]

Horses paradise 👏🥰💕

[@onmytravels]

Indeed!

[@user-js2gg8fz2c]

I can't believe how much they love rolling in the sand!😃❤

[@lynclark893]

What a wonderful sight happy horses enjoying enjoying a well earned break from their guard duties at Horse Guards Parade. Enjoy horses . Thankyou troopers and horses forr your service to our country. Stay safe.

[@onmytravels]

Yes, thank you

[@samleggatt9533]

That is a beautiful sight, guessing the soldiers enjoy the day nearly as much as the horses

[@onmytravels]

Indeed. I bet they do. Thanks for commenting, much appreciated.

[@lindalala5813]

There is a lot of negativity on line in comments as to the care of these mounts..Troopers..they need to see this and I hope some do today..TFS!

[@onmytravels]

Indeed. Thanks for commenting, much appreciated.

[@elainebannister1574]

The horses definitely love a day at the beach xxx🤣🤣

[@onmytravels]

They sure do!

[@christinehuber622]

This brings back memories of my Hanoverian gelding. Just like the horses roll in the sand, he always did that in the shallow parts of the river when we went swimming. This was his favorite activity from spring to fall. SHANDOR, I will never forget you. And of course I am happy about the freedom and reactions of these wonderful military horses. Many thanks to those responsible and the Kingsguards. I come out as a fan of them and their horses ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@monikalinde6618]

They are always polished from top to toe. Feels obviously great to have sand in the hair 😂 lovely to see them rolling.

[@trishstikkelman7129]

It's fantastic to see the horses having fun. Ty for your service 💂 🐎 ✨️ 💖 🤗

[@onmytravels]

Thanks for commenting, much appreciated.

[@loishastings9098]

This is so wonderful to see. Those amazing horses deserve to have some fun.

[@onmytravels]

Indeed. Thanks for commenting, much appreciated.

[@ceciliasawicki6647]

I love to see the horses rolling on the sand they are happy . Love love this video ❤️❤️

[@wendybeer6955]

Wow so hapy for the horses,lovely to see,

[@EH-lu2if]

Pferde, die jede Menge Spaß haben 😊 Toll ❤

[@barbaragarber3189]

Wonderful to see the horses having such an enjoyable time.

[@cindiweiss7312]

I love seeing my favorite horses having fun❤❤❤

[@onmytravels]

Thanks for commenting, much appreciated.

[@lifeofjoy9404]

Giant hooved puppies playin' in the sand! Cute!

[@sarahprice1375]

This has made my day. Always wanted to see it. Thank you ❤

[@onmytravels]

My pleasure 😊

[@vivientrigg5074]

Lovely horses enjoying themselves well done soldiers just like kids on the beach having fun they are wonderful whose for a kick about boys and girls ❤😂

[@onmytravels]

Indeed. Thanks for commenting, much appreciated.

[@catherinetaylor2333]

Was hoping to catch a glimpse of my hero, the legendary Ormonde! think I did hear the words 'he bites people' (!)

[@onmytravels]

Yep. Sorry, but I spent a lot of time cutting out the wind noise. Then used the music to shut out what was left.

[@catherinetaylor2333]

@@onmytravels I am grateful to you for bringing us these videos - I hate the way the tourists crowd the horses - it is lovely to see them having some 'down' time

[@onmytravels]

Thanks. I have taken the comments about the music - and just posted a 'version 2' I hope it helps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJ6miGqZbrt8Z6s

[@catherinetaylor2333]

@@onmytravels Just happy to be able to see this video

[@flossielyn]

Hahaha the horses are having a great time on the beach ❤

[@onmytravels]

Indeed. Thanks for commenting, much appreciated.

[@nicolaeteo1701]

I'm only a few miles away,wished I'd known about this I would have loved to have been there.❤

[@onmytravels]

I think it's announced via 'a nod and a wink'🤫

[@jackiepark4673]

I like this,they must enjoy time from duty,beautiful horses😊❤

[@user-fu6vc2nr1b]

Thank you soooo much for letting us be part of this wonderful day its such a privilege to see these great horses enjoying their time at the beach they are so enteraining and special, I,m getting treatment at present just like our wonderful princess Catherine and I cant mix a lot so to be able to warch this is sooo great. By the way the boys arnt bad either, naughty me, Thank you and god bless you all and keep you safe.

[@claregale9011]

Love it 😊

[@onmytravels]

Thanks Clare 😀

[@roseogrady8785]

Such a joy to see...Wonderful.. Thank You.

[@rhodacashmanbrownbrown2390]

Just found your chanel.its so beautiful seeing the horses enjoying their day on the beach.thank you so much ♥️🐎🐎🐎

[@onmytravels]

Thank you!

[@rebeccaweil1]

My favorite part of horses at the beach

[@saturdaysun5724]

They are so handsome and the horses aren’t bad either 😂😂

[@onmytravels]

Ha Ha ! Made me smile!

[@barbaragarber3189]

Guess this could be called "Handler and Me Time"

[@annetaylor-wx5dk]

What a wonderful sight.........................................x

[@onmytravels]

Thanks Anne😃

[@pennyfoster4514]

They love going to the seaside for their holidays each year and sometimes even swim in the sea.

[@anjou6497]

Love this, seeing them relaxing on the sand by the sea they so deserve it ! Good choice of music, cool . 👍❤️🌟

[@onmytravels]

Thanks for commenting, much appreciated.

[@onmytravels]

Thanks. I have taken all the comments about the music - and just posted a 'version 2' I hope it helps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJ6miGqZbrt8Z6s

[@dianasims1381]

This is the absolute best,,,,☺️🌸🇬🇧

[@onmytravels]

Thanks Diana. Much appreciated

[@christinebirch7906]

That sand is going to take some getting off but it's nice to see them on their holiday de-stressing away from the ignorant tourists.

[@onmytravels]

Thanks Christine

[@nikilou5147]

The music was torture😵‍💫

[@myoldvhstapes]

I muted the video.

[@nikilou5147]

@@myoldvhstapes Me too.

[@Charliesgrl29]

It was so distracting. I had to mute it but I wanted to hear the troopers banter darn it

[@onmytravels]

Sorry about that! I had to cover over the wind noise, but just mute it.

[@onmytravels]

@@myoldvhstapes Sorry about that. There was a lot of wind noise,. I got rid of most of it, but not all, hence why I added it.

[@joanne26]

I’ve been on that beach but back in the early 1980’s when I used to go with my parents🙏🙏🙏 to Norfolk on holiday Never been back Must go What a wonderful site to see Rolling around in the sand ❤️❤️❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿😃😃🌼🌼

[@onmytravels]

Yep. Norfolk has some beautiful beaches.

[@user-du1hw7kw3o]

Einfach Pferd sein und genießen 😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@margaretfleming3554]

What a glorious sight this is!

[@onmytravels]

Indeed. Thanks for commenting, much appreciated.

[@ulib8415]

Great time for the horses ❤

[@onmytravels]

Indeed. Thanks for commenting, much appreciated.

[@lindaharosky9714]

Love watching the horses on the beach.

[@onmytravels]

Me too. Thanks for commenting, much appreciated.

[@purrfection325]

Great video, love seeing these hard working horses getting a break and having fun

[@onmytravels]

Indeed. Thanks for commenting, much appreciated.

[@lindsaydrewe8219]

Who does’t enjoy a day at the beach?!! Great fun❤❤

[@onmytravels]

Indeed. Thanks for commenting, much appreciated.

[@ginnyalan]

Lovely for the horse's to get down and dirty x

[@onmytravels]

Ha ha. Indeed. Thanks for commenting, much appreciated.

[@sueshoker]

I wonder if Ormonde loves it I would love to see him xx

[@onmytravels]

Indeed. Thanks for commenting, much appreciated.

[@Michi-oj7xu]

So ein Sandbad ist Wellness pur 😊

[@user-du1hw7kw3o]

Wie wundervoll 😊❤❤❤❤

[@ShaneGilbert-cx4th]

How lovely to see you all on the beach , the horse's having a good time. It's like there having a rolling competition. Take care and all the best. 😊😊😊😊😊👍👍👍👍

[@onmytravels]

Thanks so much

[@user-ug4zx2kj6e]

Happy contented horses. Magnificent.

[@onmytravels]

Yes they are!

[@alfiegrace]

The horses were obviously enjoying their sand baths!! 😊

[@zeldaray5562]

A joy to see.❤

[@Lynne011000]

Im so happy to see this and i hope that the people who say that the army horses arent looked after properly, i would love to go to that beach and see them, i have so much respect for our servise men, women and horses❤❤❤

[@silvershoes9724]

Yes, I agree with others. I would absolutely love to watch/listen to this without background music please !

[@onmytravels]

Thanks. I have taken the comments about the music - and just posted a 'version 2' I hope it helps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJ6miGqZbrt8Z6s

[@harrietnelson6048]

That is wonderful getting exercise. Then the horses need a good bath later😁.

[@onmytravels]

Thanks for replying. Yes they do :)

[@irene-jb7jc]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@onmytravels]

Thanks Irene

[@MLPH09]

Lovely, lovely lovely couldn't see anything any better

[@classactsexpertiseandinspi4815]

Horses love this, it's indicative of good spinal flexibility if they can do 180 degree roll from side to side instead of just 90 1 side at a time.I hope the guys mounting them without saddles can stay on, as horses like to buck at the beach and these soldiers are not usually experienced riders when they are assigned to the Cavalry. Most of these horses look very kindly and safe, but it would be better to lead them home / back to truck instead of getting on them bareback when their spines have just been relaxed, and they have to carry so much on their other working days .

[@forestfly486]

Think the bareback troopers are wearing shorts, prior to taking the horses into the sea. Saddles and riding boots don't appreciate salt water 😁

[@carolfranks1529]

What absolutely brilliant video!!!!

[@onmytravels]

Thanks Carol.

[@Meowskiii]

Just another practice day of fire safety stop drop and roll 😁👌

[@maryholder3795]

Look at us all nice and sandy dirty. 😊 Woo hoo. Then a swim in the salty sea. Then clean up time. He he.😂 Interesting coloured short dome troopers were wearing. 😂

[@onmytravels]

What's your point about the troopers Mary? 🤣 Anyway, thanks for commenting, much appreciated.

[@venitabucceri8435]

Such a lovely video ❤

[@onmytravels]

Indeed. Thanks for commenting, much appreciated.

[@abigailentwistle7857]

I can't get enough of The Household Cavalry & the beautiful horses. Nice to see the horses relax. Not an easy life working in London. The music is so annoying.

[@onmytravels]

OK, I have taken the comments about the music - and just posted a 'version 2' I hope it helps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJ6miGqZbrt8Z6s

[@tracyjohnston7080]

What a lovely sight this makes me smile 😂❤

[@CarolStJohn-ev9ry]

Oh that sand is irresistible!

[@onmytravels]

Yep, some great beaches in Norfolk - but let's keep it a secret! 😀😉🤔

[@noelborden8787]

The horses are loving their time on the beach and rolling in the sand.

[@onmytravels]

Indeed. Thanks for commenting, much appreciated.

[@ivydickson7596]

Lovely

[@katrinaward5769]

This is so great!🇬🇧

[@onmytravels]

Thanks Katrina

[@cuba5381]

What a sight , wonderful. Thank you for sharing

[@fredhorsefeathers3225]

That must feel so good, like getting the scratch you been after for days!

[@nunyabiznez6381]

Oh wait, that says BEACH! For a moment I thought it said something else.

[@onmytravels]

Ha ha!