Kings guard told him once she told him twice Hands of the Reins

[@Lynnmb5]

I felt suffocated just watching this video. It's incredible how the horse and guard remained calm. Much respect!

[@elizabethcave7666]

Yes, they are crowded tight around both horses. Could cause panic.

[@Mimzie-Arizona]

They need crowd control

[@Justdocuments]

Respect 100% I wish people would.

[@minkgin3370]

There needs to be a small barrier round at times like this….this is ridiculous.

[@bonnie4241]

@@minkgin3370 you are so right! Have barriers. If a school wants to bring a class, fine, but bring enough help to keep the little ones back until it's their turn!!! These adults have NO RESPECT for man or his horse!

[@billywhiz64]

This all needs to change, and to give the soldiers space and respect

[@juliawaddell840]

I hope I have got this right Washington DChas a monument for their fallen soldiers it has guards around it and there is messing around that

[@audreymai2773]

@@juliawaddell840 no. They don't allow crowds to cross a certain line. They have never had crowds touch the soldiers or take selfies next to them. It's disrespectful. Especially at a burial place.

[@odoggow8157]

totally 👍 agree

[@jujulionesselsa1416]

Absolutely disgusting that many people surrounding the beautiful Horse. If anyone was to get hurt they would be the first to complain and put it in the newspapers. People piss me of.

[@bryanoz]

They Live Amongst Us.....Fusticks. pronounced Foo Sticks.

[@barbaratomlinson6295]

I am so appalled by the disrespect shown to these guards. Makes me ashamed of people of all nations. Why this is tolerated is beyond me.

[@dilysevans5543]

Get the police involved to get rid too many people around the horse and guard

[@johnwright7895]

Totally agree.Cruelty to both horse and Guardsman.

[@shirleyfisher8313]

I keep wondering what the armed police are doing!!!

[@AngelFish007]

They think this is a Disney attraction

[@armywidow6004]

Too many people make me nervous, even when I go grocery shopping shopping I get the same disrespect at the store a disabled person.

[@kailashbedi3404]

I CAN’T BELIEVE HOW INCONSIDERATE AND INSENSITIVE THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS TOWARD GUARD AND HORSE.

[@st.george007]

I like your comment as it does not suggest it is just tourists doing this.

[@oddjobtriumph1635]

as Long as they can get their Tik Tok or Instagram pic, the public don't care.......a headbutt from one of these majestic creatures is probably whats required

[@solatiumz]

@@st.george007 It is just tourists, but that does not mean that some are not British.

[@st.george007]

@@solatiumz Evidence please

[@mala890]

Humans ruin everything.

[@sylviascherf3501]

I feel sad for the Horse, because everywhere it turns its Head, it gets touched. And is so gentle an Calm!

[@terryspeller1507]

I really give it to these soldiers to put up with such idiots that you have to keep saying the same thing again, no respect 😡‼️

[@sheebathefunnyrescuedog692]

Just shows how well trained these horses are, more patience than I would have.

[@ladytamaya4737]

I sincerely wish that under the new reign of King Charles, consideration will be given for these guards on horses to be repositioned in the palace grounds and removed from enduring this constant disrespectful tourist spectacle😡 This is not a petting zoo nor should reins be touched, in fact, people are way too close to the horses for the photos and the cheer multitude of people is sickening. The guards must be mentally exhausted to put up with those idiots.🤬

[@leighhiggins9643]

I agree!

[@Sara.Rose.]

I second that

[@Bandomeme]

The horseguards and their horses are traditional tourist attractions and very well trained for the job as you can see in this video. If you want the economic benefits that tourism brings you have to provide the show that tourists expect.

[@bwenluck9812]

@@Bandomeme Do you know *anything* about horses? Even the best trained horse can startle and when they do that they don't care who is around them; horses cannot see what is directly in front of them due to the placement of their eyes. It's simply not worth the chance of anyone getting hurt. Crowds should not be gathering around the horses like that.

[@Bandomeme]

@@bwenluck9812 I know very little about horses, very few Londoners do, and I don’t need to know. The guard horses are highly trained, looked after, and ridden by consummate professionals whose skills and opinion I trust over those of any random stranger on the internet. I have lived and worked in Westminster close to the Horse Guards for over 70 years. The ceremonial is important to the soldiers concerned and has been open to public view for several centuries without any reports of injuries to onlookers. Mounted guards are on duty from 10 AM to 4 PM and are changed every hour but if a horse shows notable signs of irritation or discomfort it is immediately returned to the stables. People must make their own decisions about what risks they are willing to take in life. If they insist on being jerks at the Horse Guards they risk a much swifter and more unpleasant reaction from the many armed police who guard the guards than from the horses.

[@walterlatham8851]

It’s ridiculous to allow the public to touch and feed the horse

[@bobmarley2140]

I don't think anybody feeds it but why not stroke the horse ? they love it and it's a good way of socialising them yanno seeing as their job is to be up and close with the public and all, if the horse was stressed or didn't like it it sure as hell would let them know immediately

[@stewartbristow846]

@@bobmarley2140 There are a number of clips on YT of tourists giving the horses Polo mints and even apples

[@solveiglandvikbrg9103]

@@stewartbristow846 What are "Polo mints" ? 🤔

[@stewartbristow846]

@@solveiglandvikbrg9103 Circular peppermints (sweets) wrapped in a tube. Horses seem to love them. They are very sweet and probably not good for them. Certainly they are likely to rot human teeth!

[@solveiglandvikbrg9103]

@@stewartbristow846 Thank you for your explanation ! Have a good night ! 🌜🌠🌛

[@paigeforrest5923]

They need a sign that says DO NOT COME WITHIN 5 FEET OF THE HORSES. Violators will be prosecuted.

[@catherinewilliams3850]

Or sent to the tower for a nice little holiday in a damp dungeon.

[@sheilamunro9166]

I totally agree the poor horse must be fed up to the teeth .

[@dandelion6559]

Or violators may be trampled to death.

[@jeanday9747]

Better yet they need a barrier.

[@marir838]

And then we got the kid coughing into the entire crowd...

[@susansnell9125]

Time to amend this . The crowds are too much and they have no respect for the horse or the rider. Must be very frightening for all the troops.

[@lukemurphy7yearsago513]

@Real Aiglon how are u gunna fix it then felix

[@annepaul2609]

Quite agree there should be a barrier to keep the idiots away

[@rosemaryevans922]

I would be really nervous in a crowd like this. The King's Guard and the horse are amazing. I was pleased to see the Police started to push the tourists back.

[@sandramurphy1164]

Eventually

[@meggayoso558]

I can't believe the ignorance & stupidity of people.

[@faragraf9380]

this guard must just move a bit his horse.

[@gordonsmith8899]

We're far too tolerant. The footguards were moved into the palace forecourt, it's about time the horse guards were given similar consideration. It will probably need a horse to bite, kick or trample someone before this messing about with the horse guards is sorted out.

[@chrisgreen9979]

A turyści są pozbawieni zdrowego rozsądku?

[@christinebriggs7370]

Couldn’t agree more

[@peforster6725]

Those folks are lucky that horse is so chill. That large an animal deserves lots of space & respect.

[@jaredklock8754]

This irritates me, why can't people show respect to the guards? They're there to do a job, not entertain you. It's also sad that the police have to show up too.

[@jaredklock8754]

@Real Aiglon Uh I hope you're being sarcastic. Because those guards are part of the military and not there to entertain you.

[@k1896]

@@jaredklock8754 I think he means they are there to guard the palace and bring in tourists.

[@dianemurillo7437]

It's like they never saw a horse.

[@graff.life.82]

I agree the tourists shouldnt even be alowed to touch the horse. But maybe they allow it as it brings tourists.. tourists brings money

[@catherinewilliams3850]

@Real Aiglon No it is not! This isn't disneyland with people in costumes to entertain, this is the palace with highly trained soldiers on guard.

[@leighheskey6381]

That’s over a tonne of pure muscle and everyone is oblivious, anything could go wrong at any given minute. It only takes something in that maddening crowd to spook the animal . It shouldn’t be allowed, if people are getting yelled at by the queens guards because of their behaviour it’s clearly not safe or best practice .

[@sheilamorrell6329]

Those crowds are terrifying for the horses and soldiers. The police should be pushing them back and moving them on

[@lllowkee6533]

Worse police around there I’ve ever seen!!!!

[@Roheryn100]

Not terrified. Annoyed.

[@brentonl2631]

Horse is much more attractive than most of those tourists.

[@sheilamorrell6329]

@@itsnotrightyouknow My husband was one and they get sick and tired of crowds of ignorant people. It's not training of the rider or horse , it's the sheer frustration of having to continually request, back off, don't touch the reins, move. And remember, horses are animals and they can surprise and act out.

[@Ksknight100]

@@lllowkee6533 And if the police starting pushing people back and away, you'd no doubt be complaining about "police heavy handedness". Bore off mate. YOU try being stationed there.

[@OneLove101.]

Terrifying. As well bred and trained as these horses are, there’s still the potential for a situation to go horribly wrong here. I’ve no idea why they’re allowed to do this. Thankfully this guard has *her* outdoor voice on. Thanks for correcting me @Gillian Mitchell 😊

[@gam9063]

yes she did didn't she 😁

[@OneLove101.]

@@gam9063 Oops, I’m so sorry!! I will edit it. If anyone sees this from now on, I’m an idiot, and misgendered the Guard. 😩🙈 I clearly didn’t even read the title. Arrgghh 😣

[@penultimateh766]

@@OneLove101. Yeah almost nobody with any sense actually cares about that but thanks.

[@anthonyg4671]

@@OneLove101. that's ok Mr😁

[@sugarbear1965]

Had a friend killed from a friendly horse, horse was pawing ground and the guy was leaned over, horse clipped his forehead accidentally , killed instantly.

[@lisal6121]

Public entitlement is out of control these guards should be shown great respect!

[@helentrove620]

What these amazing beautiful horses & guards have to put up with! The tourists just seem oblivious to the fact they are overcrowding this extremely well behaved & patient horse & show no respect at all. I don't think they should be allowed to get so close & shocks me that they are.

[@taranoel7990]

The poor horse looks overwhelmed 😥 I'm getting anxious just watching all these people swarming around.

[@glennlittle1580]

And when the horse is spooked & reacts, don't blame the horse

[@queenbee3647]

Im always rooting for the horse. There needs to be a barrier.

[@catherinewilliams3850]

@@cliffwilkins9178 Are you from NZ or Australia, I know rooting has a different meaning downunder😁

[@danielw5850]

The trouble is that this is the pavement, directly onto Whitehall. The cop's primary role is anti-terror and there needs to be a re-think around this congestion - what's the point :(

[@juliawaddell840]

@@danielw5850 I bet if they had to at for photo would be different

[@queenbee3647]

@@cliffwilkins9178 rooting for = same as supporting or cheering for

[@bearsbreeches]

It's so humiliating for them, tourists forget these are real soldiers

[@teresasmith8946]

The best comment I have seen on these videos "People come here and think it's like Disneyland" what a truly Sane horse more sense that the crowd majority.

[@annpachini2155]

I love how these people are paying attention to the police. Get a few more police in there and clear the area Way too many people around to be safe

[@judithfryer7024]

Absolutely ridiculous that people are allowed to be so close. I know they would not be so close if it were my horse

[@daniadejonghe4980]

This horse is so amazing.. calm gentle unflappable and very very beautiful.

[@daydreambeliever6603]

What a calm horse.

[@kathryngrossman2852]

Horse looks like he is loving the attention

[@carlawilliams5132]

That horses beautiful

[@synappticuser7296]

Why is there no barrier to keep some distance around the guard and their horse? The constant crowding and touching of the horse must be very stressful for it, when it has no choice but to be there. 😔🐎💂

[@laurajane4541]

This horse is being so gracious! They are really overcrowding him here. Amazing video Buska, thanks very much!🎠👍🕊❤️🐁

[@Susan-on3gc]

Beautiful partnership, I bet the guard wants to say much more.

[@poochieg7064]

I'm from the USA and I find these tourists so disrespectful!!!🇺🇸😡😡😡

[@brendamuller7898]

What a crowd!!! Poor horse must be so happy when he/she gets back to the quiet stables!

[@denisemeredith2436]

I keep wishing that the Guard would tickle them with their sword for interferring with the horse

[@amystroop384]

Yes! Off with their heads!

[@muskanqureshi152]

Yeah!!!

[@catherinewilliams3850]

@@amystroop384 Yes clean the crap out of the gene pool😁

[@lllowkee6533]

One of these days some one is going to badly hurt one of these beautiful horses! 😢

[@catherinewilliams3850]

Yes and they will deserve it for being a prat.

[@daphnethurlow5388]

Why on earth are the public allowed to surround the Guards like this?? No security for them and a lot of idiots about who could try something.

[@lindastewart5630]

OMG! Poor horse!!!!!☹️

[@sallyware156]

The crowd are crowding the horse. They are too close. Give the horse some space. Such a patience horse. Also a beautiful animal.

[@michaelporter6383]

They would soon complain if the horse bit one of them

[@justnix4487]

they have a sign up saying horses can bite or kick yet they still crowd that horse

[@ChrisAndCats]

Arni the Tourist Hater does, frequently.

[@caroltraftondale1475]

Lol, they should wait for Arnie to be on duty so they can enjoy all the bites he can muster. 😂🥳😂🥳

[@jayfurjill]

I’m shocked at how close the crowds were, I’ve never seen that density of people so close. They really shouldn’t allow visitors that close - if a horse gets spooked it could be disastrous for all.

[@Meezermagic]

And the horse would be blamed with people wanting it destroyed.

[@inkyvampire4095]

Those horses are amazing in such an unnatural position. The police should be doing better crowd control…

[@verali164]

Has no one ever seen a horse before, they are not there for peoples amusement.

[@laurelmakula2835]

Right? Really scary what stupidity abounds. I don’t know how the guards and horses endure people.

[@bobmarley2140]

That's kinda exactly what they're there for not for strokes but for entertainment in a sense and hey not everyone gets up close and personal with horses i mean anybody who lives in a city is never going to come across a horse are they so no they probably haven't seen one in real life before

[@judithfryer7024]

Probably not.

[@verali164]

@@bobmarley2140 Rubbish, they are not there for entertainment, they are doing a job so having stupid tourists touching them and at their rein's is interfering with their job. It's a wonder no one has ever been seriously injured or have they.

[@itsnotrightyouknow]

Many cities in the world do not have horses, so if you grew up there I guess no

[@CaroL-nf5rs]

The horses are amazingly well-trained & beautifully behaved. But it’s a safety issue. If the horse misunderstood a direction because someone grabbed the reins he could bolt into the crowd and many could be injured

[@susannepawlicki4034]

Well, they would deserve it! Poor horse but so calm!

[@hermiendrridder875]

This must be the most beautiful horses in the world👌💕

[@pamelamckenzie2685]

too many people around the horse poor soul lovely horse I love animals

[@robinaddis-vaughn7271]

Same here, I've always loved animals usually more than people!

[@catherinewilliams3850]

@@robinaddis-vaughn7271 Yes, me too.

[@dazza9326]

Well done the Copper, it was getting to much, move away now people.....

[@oldharpydisguised709]

@Real Aiglon too much crowd stupidity!

[@karengahagan282]

Bloody disgusting they should have more respect for horse and guard

[@kalayne6713]

Those poor horses, highly trained but put through the ignorance of the crowd who must have a selfie with an animal on high alert. Selfish, selfish people.

[@m.e.w.4394]

That is one gorgeous horse 💕 and it deserves more respectful behavior from the people around it.

[@annettedierks7810]

If the guard had to move quickly, a lot of those people would get hurt.

[@lesleycooper7544]

True. And he will move if needs be LOVE THESE GARDS XXX

[@susannepawlicki4034]

And they deserve it!!!

[@jacquelinesavard9253]

I have seen a bunch of these videos over the past few days. At this point I would add to the 'horse might bite and kick' sign - the King's guard will use the sword if you touch the reins! That ought to teach some tourists ...

[@ladytamaya4737]

"Me no English" will be their excusable response ......🤔🤐🤨

[@kallivino8346]

The disrespect of these people. They are not in Disneyland!

[@garryleeks4848]

Hope so

[@PH_1964]

I can't believe they have the brass neck to move in without even gingerly asking the Soldier's permission. It's hard when they can't respond but why push it by touching the reigns? Show respect for these highly trained animals and soldiers please.

[@catherinewilliams3850]

@@ladytamaya4737 Oh that old chestnut.

[@leighhiggins9643]

Too many people so close to the horse. It’s awful the way those people are being!

[@sharongeorge4585]

This is out of hand! Please take action before someone is seriously hurt! God Bless The Kings Guards. They must be so stressed out. 😊😮❤

[@breadandcircus1]

I cannot understand why those soldiers seem to be there to entertain a bunch of disrespectful clowns: taking videos of them, harassing the horses, crowding them, laughing at them/ Zero respect for the soldiers, how can this be tolerated? Police are useless to impose order

[@rhondakennedy819]

Hello. The horse is beautiful & the Guard sits him well. People are just idiots grabbing the horses reins. Especially the same idiot the Guard told 2 times. Be safe out there people. Love to all

[@vwannop11]

This horse is so well behaved to have all those people so close and grabbing at him

[@adhc8560]

Look at this mob! That's really dangerous in so many ways. I'd hate to have to do my job with a surging crowd around me, laughing, staring, screaming, and taking my picture while I work. I can't believe the guard didn't order them back and the cops do nothing.

[@glendafields2364]

Have those rude ignorant people never seen a horse?

[@tml9174]

That horse is amazing, I've never seen one that would put up with so many people touching him/her without eventually acting out. The KG has such a difficult job as well.

[@sallygard63]

This is getting so ridiculous 😤😤 What the heck are they doing with all these selfies ?

[@sallygard63]

@U wow how nice you are …. My compliments 👍

[@kathycarruthers5266]

That is so cruel.The people who allow this should be ashamed.That poor horse..Why would people want to be there..My worse nightmare..

[@mildredvallely1413]

What kind of a mother is that that has that kid coughing there

[@terryspeller1507]

Right ‼️😡

[@pamelamorales5736]

Omg!! I was thinking the same thing,little kid looked like he or she was sick! Coughing all over the place!

[@phina8392]

Autumn Asthma I know that cough sound, not fair on the child, agree with you…

[@uy7munir]

@U Da Boosta! DOncha Know about Da Boosta, KID?

[@mariamatthews3457]

I was so glad when the police showed up….it was hard to watch the horse have it’s personal space being abused.

[@brumby1653]

Beautiful, kind horse. He makes my heart melt 😍

[@sugarbear1965]

He is still a 1300 pound soldier!!! He will spook as anyone can!!

[@fahril96]

People have never seen a horse in their entire life

[@phina8392]

Admire these wonderful working horses from afar,, no need to pet them worse than a zoo which I hate…

[@sassygrammy1258]

People are CRAZY! Do they not realize a horse can be spooked?

[@DarienDrakee]

Too bad this wasn’t 500 years ago, no one would have hands.

[@Jael_1776]

I can’t believe how disrespectful these people are.

[@MsBerries25]

What a handsome horse

[@johnwright7895]

A disaster waiting to happen .The horse and Guardsman probably blamed.RSPCA where are you.That is disgraceful!!!!!

[@TheMegahusky]

You would think people never saw a horse before. And not just that, what about the guard's safety and the horses? Some nutter could do them both an injury. And look how close they are. My mind boggles.

[@carmel1631]

Amazing horse to be so calm surrounded by so many ignorant people.

[@abbeycat6425]

I grew up riding horses and the horse looks perfectly relaxed and calm. It’s ears are pricked forward and it isn’t shuffling around from foot to foot.Horses are social creatures and generally like company. This one seems to be enjoying the company. The guards/soldiers would be mad to put a horse out there that wasn’t calm as anything and didn’t enjoy its job. If it began to have issues it’s ears would flatten against its head, it would shy away from people touching it and it would bite.

[@greylab3686]

Liability..

[@hermiendrridder875]

He/she is beautiful

[@queenbee3647]

They do bite and kick! Cant you read the warning signs the palace put up???

[@Lori_L]

You're right about this horse at this time but all it takes is one person to do something stupid and then it goes bad

[@bwenluck9812]

@Abbey Cat. Since you claim you grew up riding you must know that horses are capable of startling, and when they do that training can go out the window. Not only that but horses cannot see what is directly in front of them so people could be trampled.

[@Coldstone8418]

I’m surprised they allow all these people to touch the horse. The amount of germs they all have ,coughing and sneezing, putting their dirty hands on the poor horse

[@UstiWaya]

This Circus is totally crazy and all for a selfie. Disgusting.

[@PamCarter-nk1eu]

OMG! These people! There really needs to be more police or military presence out the front to keep these idiots under control. And they need to be a lot firmer. This is just ridiculous. Surely anyone with half a brain could see that the horse was getting distressed.

[@catherinewilliams3850]

I don't understand why anyone is allowed to get close to the guards, especially now with the times we are living in, anyone in that crowd could be a terrorist.

[@kinsalelou]

They’d soon complain if the horse bolted, however watching the gorgeous creature it is quite happy there.

[@FoxyMaroon]

The horse for this job is selected carefully. He absolutely adores all the attention, ears pricked forward, nuzzling them and in absolute heaven.

[@RhomanysRealm]

Finally someone in the comments section who understands these horses aren't just 'trained' for this. They VERY carefully selected and bred for the role. Yes, the public is disrespectful etc etc. But they don't just throw any old team out there. These pairings who are on 'tourist watch' are the pinnacle of the Horseguards. They don't just 'startle' and they are working military horses.

[@sugarbear1965]

@@RhomanysRealm it’s still a 1300 pound animal! Can spook! Accidentally hurt someone!!!

[@randomhumanoidblob4506]

I know they're carefully selected but I wonder how many of these tourists treat their own military with such disdain? These are still working guards and it must be a pita for them.

[@randomhumanoidblob4506]

I know they're carefully selected but I wonder how many of these tourists treat their own military with such disdain? These are still working guards and it must be a pita for them.

[@susannepawlicki4034]

@@RhomanysRealm Guess what happens if you did this in New York???

[@elizabethdible323]

This is so disrespectful to our soldiers and their horses They should be admired from afar not messing about with these beautiful horses and their hard working soldiers

[@ccasey1904]

That poor horse (and mounted officer). Notice how agitated the horse was until the 2 police officers started moving people away. Animal abuse. Why are people allowed to be so disrespectful and stupid? I wonder if a sign saying 50.00 pound fines for bothering the horse would work?

[@susannepawlicki4034]

Make it 100,-

[@vtee361]

BRILLANT horse who is getting progressively agitated The police should be more vigilant at keeping the stupid crowds away

[@nicolathomas5125]

Where's a water cannon, when you need one?

[@sheilabanks7240]

ABOUT TIME THAT GUARD HAD BACK UP FROM POLICE. WAAAYYY TOO MANY PEOPLE AROUND THE HORSE!!

[@MoonSpinners]

It’s totally inappropriate to allow the crowd this close, the horses may be well trained, but the general public aren’t!

[@barbaramsmith1101]

People are disgusting. Get off the horse. Show some respect for the guards.😡😡

[@rachelyoung834]

These crowds are ridiculous!! I feel for the guards and horses! I wish people would understand this isn’t a show!

[@cindywarren1085]

It's bad when the guards need protection

[@flytheskymyway]

Brave souls. People are genuinely kind but need to show respectful fear of the damage this 1200 pound beast can do. Stop crowding it.

[@1974AMDG]

This beautiful horse is enjoying all the attention and does not seem to be the least bit stressed. To stand for great lengths of time in one spot can be hard and boring for a horse so having so much activity to watch is great mental stimulation for it. I do admit the people are all a bit closer than we usually see, though, but the horse doesn't seem to be bothered at all.

[@susannepawlicki4034]

What did you not get? This is disrespectful, these are working soldiers and working horses. Would you approach policemen on horses in the US??? Might you end up in jail.

[@deniserigney9119]

That horse is amazing. Must like people. Definitely likes kids!

[@maggiemcc]

So we'll behaved, beautiful horse

[@paulap2377]

poor horse Guard what they have to deal with might i say they do tremendously well in taking control of situations concerning the public. Well done! One Beautiful Horse and guard! ❤🇬🇧❤

[@MMI5KS]

Ffs they arent there as a plaything,its about time they had fencing rails around them to stop this,its only going to take someone to feed the horse something poisionous sneakily before they do anything about it..bloody tourists learn some respect!!

[@ladytamaya4737]

Tourists learn respect ? Too much to ask !!!

[@imalikconnor]

So many people treat the guards and horses like props for their own amusement...appalling!

[@verdeboyo]

There should be a boundary where the dumb humans cannot cross. The Guards and horses need their space

[@theseeker4642]

This is NOT a petting zoo, but a guardsman & horse doing their job. There would be hell to pay if the horse was startled & trod on somebody !

[@Thepublicaccount]

This shouldn’t be allowed block them off and they can look from at least 10 ft away.